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Industry Insight
Keeping Crews Connected On Set

Industry Insight
Keeping Crews Connected On Set
On set, reliability matters. Jarrod Hayson, Media Solutions Account Manager at Broadtech explains how they support crews with fast, practical tech solutions, from clean audio to stable connectivity in challenging environments.
On set, reliability matters. Jarrod Hayson, Media Solutions Account Manager at Broadtech explains how they support crews with fast, practical tech solutions, from clean audio to stable connectivity in challenging environments.


Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Gemma Murcott Ward

Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Gemma Murcott Ward
From documentary producer to Sustainability Manager, Gemma Murcott Ward talks about the growing role of sustainability in screen production.
From documentary producer to Sustainability Manager, Gemma Murcott Ward talks about the growing role of sustainability in screen production.


President's Rave
5 Things to Look Forward to in 2026

President's Rave
5 Things to Look Forward to in 2026
As the year draws to a close, we’re seeing meaningful shifts that point toward a stronger 2026 for the screen sector. Below are five updates that will have a major impact on the work ahead.
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As the year draws to a close, we’re seeing meaningful shifts that point toward a stronger 2026 for the screen sector. Below are five updates that will have a major impact on the work ahead.


Regional Wrap
Wellington’s Creative Pulse in a Changing Year

Regional Wrap
Wellington’s Creative Pulse in a Changing Year
As productions wrap and new ones prepare to roll, the region is heading into 2026 with full hearts and plenty to look forward to.
As productions wrap and new ones prepare to roll, the region is heading into 2026 with full hearts and plenty to look forward to.


Regional Wrap
Auckland’s production scene has shifted gears

Regional Wrap
Auckland’s production scene has shifted gears
Auckland is finally showing the early signs of the upswing many have been waiting for, with fresh energy returning to studios, commercials, and crew bookings.
Auckland is finally showing the early signs of the upswing many have been waiting for, with fresh energy returning to studios, commercials, and crew bookings.


Regional Wrap
Canterbury: Signs of Activity in a Difficult Year

Regional Wrap
Canterbury: Signs of Activity in a Difficult Year
After a challenging start to the year, Canterbury has seen some modest production activity across commercials, TV, and local projects. While the broader outlook remains uncertain, these shoots have provided short-term work for parts of the crew base and a sense of cautious steadiness heading into summer.
After a challenging start to the year, Canterbury has seen some modest production activity across commercials, TV, and local projects. While the broader outlook remains uncertain, these shoots have provided short-term work for parts of the crew base and a sense of cautious steadiness heading into summer.


In Memorium
Two minutes of silence - in respect for those we have lost

In Memorium
Two minutes of silence - in respect for those we have lost
This Friday at 2:00 p.m., productions across Aotearoa are asked to pause for two minutes in honour of the colleagues we lost this week.
This Friday at 2:00 p.m., productions across Aotearoa are asked to pause for two minutes in honour of the colleagues we lost this week.


ProdPerks - New Supplier Alert!
Broadtech Joins ProdPerks - A Win for Tech, Camera, Sound & Post!

ProdPerks - New Supplier Alert!
Broadtech Joins ProdPerks - A Win for Tech, Camera, Sound & Post!
Bringing decades of technical expertise and industry support to the departments that keep productions running, whether it be camera, sound, tech, network or post-production.
Bringing decades of technical expertise and industry support to the departments that keep productions running, whether it be camera, sound, tech, network or post-production.


Behind the Scenes
A Note to Our Members – Reflecting on the Year and Looking Ahead Together

Behind the Scenes
A Note to Our Members – Reflecting on the Year and Looking Ahead Together
A look back at the year - its challenges, achievements, and the incredible people who keep our Guild moving forward.
A look back at the year - its challenges, achievements, and the incredible people who keep our Guild moving forward.


Close Up
Tāmaki Makaurau Screen Industry Network Launches New Website

Close Up
Tāmaki Makaurau Screen Industry Network Launches New Website
Tāmaki Makaurau Screen Industry Network (formerly Film Auckland) has unveiled a brand-new website, marking a fresh chapter for the organisation.
Tāmaki Makaurau Screen Industry Network (formerly Film Auckland) has unveiled a brand-new website, marking a fresh chapter for the organisation.


Announcement
The Film & TV Industry of Aotearoa Shines at the 2025 New Zealand Screen Awards



Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Sally Cunningham



In Focus
A boost for the Canterbury Screen Sector

In Focus
A boost for the Canterbury Screen Sector
Canterbury’s screen industry is set for another major boost, with four diverse productions securing support from the Screen CanterburyNZ Production Grant – the only regional screen production grant of its kind in New Zealand.
Canterbury’s screen industry is set for another major boost, with four diverse productions securing support from the Screen CanterburyNZ Production Grant – the only regional screen production grant of its kind in New Zealand.


