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NZTECHO is really pleased to announce that in 2008 we had a higher number of our members listed as finalists in this year’s SCREEN DIRECTORS GUILD FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS than ever before! On behalf of the Guild as a whole, we very heartily congratulate the 13 listed below (Winners first, the rest in somewhat random order), and especially the two at the top, Dave Garbett and Tim Prebble. It’s also pleasing to note that our finalist members are spread across a number of crafts, many in the Production Design department - but also including two in directing!

(A useful reminder that our membership is not limited to the “technicians”! Thinking of members and awards, I’d love to mention one other finalist who for 3 years or more has been telling me he’s going to join the Guild! One day! - Ed.)

Achievement in Sound Design in Film

Black Sheep - Tim Prebble (& 2 others) - WINNER

Sony Achievement in Camera Work - Drama/Comedy Programme

Ride With The Devil - Dave Garbett - WINNER

Outrageous Fortune - Martin Smith

Achievement in Production Design in Film

Second-Hand Wedding - Brad Mill

Achievement in Costume Design in Film

Rain of the Children - Pauline Bowkett (& 3 others)

Contribution to Design in General Television

Outrageous Fortune - Katrina Hodge, Costume Design

Achievement in Make-Up Design in Film

The Tattooist - Deb Watson

Achievement in Camerawork - Documentary/Factual Programme

Undercover - David Paul

Achievement in Cinematography

Black Sheep - Richard Bluck

Rain of the Children - Leon Narbey & Alun Bollinger (& 1 other)

Sony Achievement in Directing - Drama/Comedy Programme

Outrageous Fortune - Britta Johnstone

Achievement in Directing - Factual/Entertainment Programme

The Gravy, Series One - Phill England