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Kirk Pflaum, ASC Masterclass, cinematography, camera operator, DOP, Stephen Burum, Don Burgess, Theo van de Sande, Bill Bennet, Sam Nicolson, Caleb Deschanel, green screen, Lightcraft, DaVinci Resolve, Panasonic Varicam, ACES, professional development, New Zealand Film Commission, lighting techniques, vehicle commercials, pre-vis, filmmaking, training, career development, industry mentorship, film techniques.

Maria Ines Manchego, Jane Campion, CineFem Scholarship, NZ Film Commission, women in film, cinematography, gender policy, mentorship, American Film Institute, AFI, Florian Habicht, Love Story, Pulp: A Film About Life, Death and Supermarkets, Bonnie Slater, professional development, female filmmakers, scholarships, cinematography career, international qualification, film mentorship, screen industry, industry guilds.

Leon Narbey, cinematography, The Price of Milk, Harry Sinclair, Desperate Remedies, In Spring One Plants Alone, Vincent Ward, Te Puhi, Nick, NZFC, film history, filmmaking, collaboration, lighting, camera techniques, Dutch tilt, Renaissance, deep focus, film experiments, NZ film industry, shooting techniques, crew, storytelling, risk-taking, film evolution, independent filmmaking, film aesthetics.

Avalon Film and Television Studios, Paul Mainwaring, Wellington, NZSPG, film industry, television production, commercials, short films, Feeder, The Great Maiden’s Blush, Judgment Tavern, freelance contractors, Te Amokura Productions, Te Reo, Maori TV, Cue Productions, University Challenge, How To Murder Your Wife, Belief: The Possession of Janet Moses, studio music recording, infinity screen, mocap, green screen, commercial shoots, Hutt City Sports Awards, business development, Dream Walker, international partners.

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Graeme Tuckett, editor, NZTECHO, magazine, Karla, Carolyn, remote work, Justin, designer, layout, Wookie, Leon Narbey, Back in the Day, filmmaking, collaboration, first issue, editing challenges, gratitude, Wellington, industry.

Marc Mateo, cinematographer, lighting department, gaffer, music videos, television commercials, NZ film industry, mentorship, cinematography, storytelling, film technician, passion, creativity, inspiration, generosity, kindness, dedication, film family, multi-dimensional talent, endearing qualities, career journey, film crew, lost too soon.

Andrew Lesnie, cinematography, AFTRS, Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy, The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lovely Bones, The Hobbit trilogy, Oscar, BAFTA, Peter Jackson, NZ film industry, filmmaking, mentorship, international stage, film technician, creative collaboration, legacy, filmmaking community, tragic loss, honorary New Zealander, cinematography career.

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