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Behind the Scenes
Exciting New Work from the Guild

Behind the Scenes
Exciting New Work from the Guild
Production savings, new crew rep modules, and updates on SIWA and Rate Card review
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ScreenWell Australia, well-being, Screen Guild, Production Partners, Bunnings, timber savings, discounts, crew rep support, workshops, negotiation skills, conflict resolution, Business Toolkit, Rate Card review, SIWA, Screen Industry Workers Act, contracts, collective bargaining, compliance, NZTECHO magazine
Production savings, new crew rep modules, and updates on SIWA and Rate Card review


Regional Wrap
Dunedin: Autumn 2024

Regional Wrap
Dunedin: Autumn 2024
Reflecting on Dunedin's cinematic history, from early films and TV shows to recent industry challenges and future aspirations.
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Dunedin, cinematic history, TV broadcasting, Down on the Farm, Hal Weston, DNTV2, TVNZ, NHNZ, Taylormade Productions, Jane Campion, Rob Sarkies, Playschool, Spot On, Alison Holst, University Challenge, Telethons, An Angel at My Table, Perfect Creature, Scarfies, Out of the Blue, film studio
Reflecting on Dunedin's cinematic history, from early films and TV shows to recent industry challenges and future aspirations.


President's Rave
Addressing Late Payments

President's Rave
Addressing Late Payments
Advice for crew and vendors on dealing with delinquent production companies.
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late payments, production companies, crew, vendors, contractors, New Zealand, film industry, delinquent, bills, services, gear rental, payroll, financial commitments, Harvey Weinstein, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, BNZ, interest-free loans, integrity, Screen Guild, legal advice, mentorship
Advice for crew and vendors on dealing with delinquent production companies.


Regional Wrap
Christchurch: Autumn 2024

Regional Wrap
Christchurch: Autumn 2024
Canterbury's strong start: International commercials, local short films, and TV projects highlight the region's appeal.
Canterbury, international commercials, locations, northern hemisphere, Japan, South Korea, India, China, short films, Sister Josephine, Stef Harris, Amanda Jenkins, Homecoming, Grae Meek, Anna Canton, TV, SPP, South Canterbury, Dark City: The Cleaner, Christchurch, filming techniques
Canterbury's strong start: International commercials, local short films, and TV projects highlight the region's appeal.


Regional Wrap
Auckland: Autumn 2024

Regional Wrap
Auckland: Autumn 2024
Auckland's thriving summer: Dry weather, increasing long-form projects, and proactive support from the Screen Guild.
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Auckland, summer, dry weather, TVC sector, long-form projects, international interest, Screen Guild, immigration, Screen Industry Workers Bill, contracts, legal guidance, membership, Minecraft, Spartacus, A Remarkable Place to Die, Zombies 4, Double Parked Season 2, Wolfman, Tears in Rain
Auckland's thriving summer: Dry weather, increasing long-form projects, and proactive support from the Screen Guild.


Regional Wrap
Bay of Plenty: Autumn 2024

Regional Wrap
Bay of Plenty: Autumn 2024
Bay of Plenty: Thriving film location with stunning coastlines, supportive infrastructure, and growing film tourism.
Bay of Plenty, summer, coastline, production locations, Tollywood, Kannappa, Rotorua, Western Bay, Whakatāne, Kawerau, film tourism, infrastructure, accommodations, restaurants, film-friendly, permitting, The Rule of Jenny Penn, regional film offices, screen industry, cinematic landscapes
Bay of Plenty: Thriving film location with stunning coastlines, supportive infrastructure, and growing film tourism.


Editorial
Wrap on 2023

Editorial
Wrap on 2023
Reflecting on a challenging year and looking forward to a positive 2024 in New Zealand's film industry.
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NZTECHO, 2023, film industry, New Zealand, Hollywood strikes, election, location scouting, Crew Wellington, early-summer boom, rebate agreement, Australian rebate rate, Southern Hemisphere, film production, regional film offices, ACC, Viva La Dirt League, Waka, new contributors, positive outlook, new year
Reflecting on a challenging year and looking forward to a positive 2024 in New Zealand's film industry.


Techosphere
The Green Screen

Techosphere
The Green Screen
Viva La Dirt League extend local industry offering with Auckland's largest permanent green screen.
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Viva La Dirt League, VLDL Studios, Auckland, green screen, Henderson, Bored, Epic NPC Man, Dungeons & Dragon, YouTube, Kickstarter, studio hire, video production, photography, studio specs, bookings
Viva La Dirt League extend local industry offering with Auckland's largest permanent green screen.


Behind the Scenes
We made it!

Behind the Scenes
We made it!
Celebrating achievements and gearing up for a busy 2024 in New Zealand's screen industry.
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holidays, New Zealand, screen industry, new government, strikes over, studio bookings, Branch meetings, AGM, Executive Committee, online voting, Production Partners, Screen Companies, Bunnings Power Pass, discounts, NZCS, Blue Book, planning 2024, Kelly, Aroha nui
Celebrating achievements and gearing up for a busy 2024 in New Zealand's screen industry.


Regional Wrap
Wellington: Summer 2023

Regional Wrap
Wellington: Summer 2023
Hollywood strikes end, Wellington film industry thrives, and inspiring new talent at NZ Youth Film Festival.
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Hollywood strikes, Wellington film industry, Crew Wellington, Crew Auckland, 2024 prospects, After The Party, New Zealand drama, NZ Youth Film Festival, Massey, new filmmakers, audience response, critical success, film industry, Christmas, New Year
Hollywood strikes end, Wellington film industry thrives, and inspiring new talent at NZ Youth Film Festival.


Techosphere
The Regional Film Offices of New Zealand

Techosphere
The Regional Film Offices of New Zealand
Film Offices embrace 'coopetition' to strengthen New Zealand's regional film industry through collaboration and shared goals.
RFONZ, regional film offices, coopetition, collaboration, film industry, New Zealand, Screen Auckland, Film Bay of Plenty, Waikato Screen, Venture Taranaki, Film Whanganui, Screen Wellington, Screen Marlborough, ScreenCanterburyNZ, Film Queenstown Lakes, Film Dunedin, Eastern Screen Alliance, Screen Tairāwhiti, film permits, industry development, New Zealand Film Commission, advocacy
Film Offices embrace 'coopetition' to strengthen New Zealand's regional film industry through collaboration and shared goals.


Wide Angle
The Business of Change

Wide Angle
The Business of Change
Reflecting on 50 years in NZ's evolving film and TV industry: Challenges, changes, and a hopeful future.
film industry, TV industry, New Zealand, 50 years, history, challenges, changes, Pacific Films, Tangata Whenua, freelance, advertising, Peter Jackson, Hollywood, Middle Earth, digital cinema, technology, GFC, future
Reflecting on 50 years in NZ's evolving film and TV industry: Challenges, changes, and a hopeful future.


President's Rave
Reflecting on 2023

President's Rave
Reflecting on 2023
A dynamic year for NZ's screen industry with local successes and international challenges.
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2023, screen industry, New Zealand, local productions, premium fund, Lee Tamahori, The Convert, General Film Co, Sci-Fi thriller, Bradley Brothers, Screen Production Rebates, international productions, Screen Production Grant, US writers' strike, SAG actors' strike, Chief of War, Minecraft, Screen Guild, Kelly, Tracy, Sioux, Tyrone, Christian, Executive team
A dynamic year for NZ's screen industry with local successes and international challenges.


Newbie Profile
Steve Unwin

Newbie Profile
Steve Unwin
From sculptor to filmmaker: A journey in NZ's film industry and a vision for its sustainable future.
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film industry, New Zealand, factual projects, drama, fine art sculpture, prop-maker, Lord of the Rings, Wētā, Media Production Department, documentary filmmaking, DP, Drone Op, Creative Producer, Clockwork Creative, wildlife protection, cultural diversity, drone pilot, Guild membership, health and safety, industry standards, 2023 challenges, domestic and international projects, sustainable film industry, local stories
From sculptor to filmmaker: A journey in NZ's film industry and a vision for its sustainable future.


Regional Wrap
Queenstown: Summer 2023

Regional Wrap
Queenstown: Summer 2023
Small projects, supportive locals, and future potential highlight a busy season for the film industry.
film industry, smaller projects, TVC, reality TV, drama, The Summit, Libertine Pics, Silverback, VFX, Kathmandu, Finch, Screentime, filming locations, supportive locals, Art Department, workshops, 2024, GT, photos, Merry Christmas
Small projects, supportive locals, and future potential highlight a busy season for the film industry.


Techosphere
James' Story

Techosphere
James' Story
James Dunlop's journey from injury to rally car joy and insights on film industry safety.
James Dunlop, rally car, film industry, injury, recovery, ACC, hand therapist, financial advisor, camera work, workplace safety, New Zealand, Safeguard Life, gear change, manual transmission, film and television studios, accident prevention, rehabilitation, passion, mental health
James Dunlop's journey from injury to rally car joy and insights on film industry safety.