Gender and Financial Topics
Autumn is already here and it sure is lovely to be enjoying some March sunshine (although farmers and others around the country will disagree). We bring you a mixed bag of goods in this NZTECHO.
Gender imbalances in key creative roles in the film and TV industry is a hot topic at the moment. Our cover story by **Jan Sisley **highlights some complexities around the issue and also what the industry is doing to address it. The ball has already started rolling with South Pacific Pictures announcing participants in its trainee programme to be 50/50 men and women, a discussion has also been hosted by WIFT and DEGNZ. It’s a topic to watch and one NZTECHO will keenly follow.
Producer Roi Macgregor dives into the murky world of insurance in the film and TV industry and shares some great tips for technicians. It’s important to be aware when you are or aren’t covered on jobs. If unsure then talk to production, your insurer or the Techos’ Guild.
Cinematographer Waka Attewell reflects on aspects of his ‘financial’ journey through the film and TV industry. Waka’s had a go at everything from investing in trees to ‘selling his soul’ running a TVC production company but has this been enough to achieve financial security as he approaches 60? NZTECHO is planning an article around financial future-proofing and I would love to hear from technicians with stories about how well or not so well they’ve fared financially in the industry. What would you have done differently and why? What worked well? Email info@nztecho.com
As always, thanks so much to all the NZTECHO contributors, especially Jan, Roi and Waka. Your support to NZTECHO and the Techos’ Guild is appreciated.
One more important note before I sign off. The Techos’ Guild is seeking a new accounts officer. See page 18 for more information. If you are an experienced accounts officer, accounts administrator or perhaps an accountant returning to work then email your CV and a cover letter to info@nztecho.co.nz
Hopefully you’re able to enjoy this NZTECHO magazine in the sunshine, as next time you hear from me it’ll be winter. Catch you then.
Carolyn Brooke, editor
