


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.


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.


President's Rave
Facing Challenges and Looking Ahead: the State of New Zealand's Screen Production Industry

President's Rave
Facing Challenges and Looking Ahead: the State of New Zealand's Screen Production Industry
Navigating production disruptions, the impact of rebate changes, and the potential for recovery in 2024.
Screen Industry Guild, NZSPR, New Zealand Screen Production Rebate, production disruptions, cyclones, floods, location managers, transport teams, international production, domestic production, studio complexes, SAG strike, writers' guild, preproduction, interest rates, rebate changes, screen sector slowdown, NZ competitiveness, offshore productions, production bookings, 2024 outlook, production incentives, industry recovery.
Navigating production disruptions, the impact of rebate changes, and the potential for recovery in 2024.


President's Rave
Challenges in Production Incentives

President's Rave
Challenges in Production Incentives
Reflections on NZ’s screen production incentives and the need for competitive, dynamic industry strategies.
production incentives, government policies, screen industry, funding, international competition, rebates, economic benefits, domestic production, infrastructure investment, regional growth, NZ screen industry, industry challenges, competitive edge, filmmaking opportunities, economic impact, talent retention, policy development, dynamic strategies, rebate levels, Australia comparison.
Reflections on NZ’s screen production incentives and the need for competitive, dynamic industry strategies.


President's Rave
Economic Uncertainty in Screen Sector

President's Rave
Economic Uncertainty in Screen Sector
Analyzing industry trends, incentive reviews, and challenges for the New Zealand screen sector in 2023.
screen incentives, rebate review, New Zealand, TVC growth, broadcast productions, Screen Workers Act, Blue Book, economic headwinds, international production, inflation, borrowing costs, global impact, production budgets, industry challenges, COVID effects, studio bookings, Guild Executive, local content, crew development, training opportunities, 2023 outlook.
Analyzing industry trends, incentive reviews, and challenges for the New Zealand screen sector in 2023.


President's Rave
Navigating Screen Industry Challenges

President's Rave
Navigating Screen Industry Challenges
Reflecting on 2022’s progress, COVID’s lingering impact, and future uncertainties in the screen sector.
screen industry challenges, New Zealand film, COVID-19 impact, mask mandates, surveillance testing, production delays, industry growth, recession risks, SPG review, Screen Production Grant, streaming service slowdown, content demand, international production trends, studio capacity, skill development, infrastructure growth, shooting locations, global inflation, screen sector resilience, 2023 industry outlook, New Zealand screen sector.
Reflecting on 2022’s progress, COVID’s lingering impact, and future uncertainties in the screen sector.


President's Rave
Rate Card Reform

President's Rave
Rate Card Reform
Ensuring fair, transparent, and inflation-adjusted rates to sustain New Zealand’s screen industry workforce.
Rate Card project, screen industry rates, transparency in wages, crew compensation, Screen Industry Guild, inflation tracking, rate parity, career sustainability, BECTU model, data collection, industry standards, rate guidelines, producer budgeting, fair wages, equitable pay, wage negotiation, New Zealand screen sector, workforce value, rate transparency, industry betterment, long-term planning.
Ensuring fair, transparent, and inflation-adjusted rates to sustain New Zealand’s screen industry workforce.


President's Rave
Navigating Post-covid Challenges

President's Rave
Navigating Post-covid Challenges
Reflecting on the ongoing impact of COVID on the screen industry and remembering Paul Grinder.
COVID-19 impact, screen industry adaptation, mask mandates, production challenges, Paul Grinder tribute, New Zealand screen industry, film production, crew well-being, mental health in film, networking events, guild activities, speaker courses, industry connection, contract work challenges, film crew support, industry recovery, health protocols on set, filmmaking resilience, community engagement, industry memorials, guild initiatives, member ideas
Reflecting on the ongoing impact of COVID on the screen industry and remembering Paul Grinder.


President's Rave
Optimistic Horizons for NZ Film

President's Rave
Optimistic Horizons for NZ Film
Reflecting on Covid-19 challenges and the bright future for New Zealand's screen industry post-pandemic.
New Zealand film industry, Covid-19 impact, MIQ challenges, international mobility, offshore productions, local TV production, screen industry recovery, global content demand, studio investments, industry growth, storytelling in NZ, IP creators, content creators, Ukraine war impact, safe film destinations, UK film industry, Australian film market, crew opportunities, stable employment, future optimism, Brendon Durey.
Reflecting on Covid-19 challenges and the bright future for New Zealand's screen industry post-pandemic.


President's Rave
Resilience Amidst Challenges

President's Rave
Resilience Amidst Challenges
New Zealand's screen industry navigates setbacks and looks forward to a thriving 2022.
Covid-19 impact, screen industry, New Zealand film, production disruptions, MIQ challenges, local crew resilience, offshore productions, screen industry funding, SPIG review, film incentives, global content demand, local IP, industry optimism, content creation, broadcasting resilience, networking events, guild leadership, Brendon Durey, Kelly, Sioux, economic benefits, screen sector challenges.
New Zealand's screen industry navigates setbacks and looks forward to a thriving 2022.


President's Rave
Challenges Facing NZ Screen Sector

President's Rave
Challenges Facing NZ Screen Sector
Impact of COVID-19, MIQ restrictions, and production delays on the New Zealand screen industry’s short-term future.
NZ screen sector, COVID-19, MIQ, Amazon production, screen industry impact, production delays, offshore shoots, local content, co-productions, talent shortage, production capacity, MIQ slots, Auckland Unlimited, AFS facility, screen infrastructure, government solutions, production slowdown, border restrictions, Film Commission, Tolkien Show, industry recovery, crew availability, vaccine, film production.
Impact of COVID-19, MIQ restrictions, and production delays on the New Zealand screen industry’s short-term future.


President's Rave
Supporting the NZ Film Industry

President's Rave
Supporting the NZ Film Industry
Addressing media misconceptions about the Screen Production Grant and the benefits of offshore productions to New Zealand's economy.
New Zealand Film & TV, NZSPG, Screen Production Grant, COVID-free status, offshore productions, media reporting, Hollywood in NZ, tax rebate, Amazon Tolkien show, foreign investment, film industry, production incentives, skill base, local production, industry growth, economic benefits, NZ economy, government coffers, film industry education, political support, public misconceptions, film workers, vendors, suppliers.
Addressing media misconceptions about the Screen Production Grant and the benefits of offshore productions to New Zealand's economy.


President's Rave
Refining the LONO Process

President's Rave
Refining the LONO Process
Improving fairness, transparency, and local crew prioritization in New Zealand's screen industry hiring.
screen industry, New Zealand, LONO process, Letter of Non-Objection, local crew, offshore workers, NZ film guild, production hiring, transparency, fairness, crew shortages, studio space, industry resilience, MIQ essential workers, CER agreement, local availability, production roles, SIGANZ website, guild members, hiring concerns, process review, Brendon Durey
Improving fairness, transparency, and local crew prioritization in New Zealand's screen industry hiring.


President's Rave
Guild Reflects and Looks Ahead

President's Rave
Guild Reflects and Looks Ahead
Celebrating resilience, achievements, and preparing for a bustling year in New Zealand’s screen industry.
New Zealand screen industry, SIGANZ, Guild Executive, AGM, Covid challenges, Kelly Lucas, Sioux McDonald, Screensafe, professional respect courses, sexual harassment prevention, industry advocacy, Sean O’Neil, Peter McCaffery, Christian Gower, David Madigan, Jen Butcher, film production, offshore projects, local productions, Guild committees, workplace improvements, shooting destination, 2021 outlook.
Celebrating resilience, achievements, and preparing for a bustling year in New Zealand’s screen industry.


President's Rave
New Leadership, New Vision

President's Rave
New Leadership, New Vision
Brendon Durey Shares Plans to Strengthen SIGANZ Through Advocacy, Membership Growth, and Training
Brendon Durey, SIGANZ, Screen Industry Guild, New Zealand, screen industry, leadership, advocacy, membership growth, training programs, safety guidelines, ScreenSafe, government representation, Hobbit Law, workshops, networking, professional development, film production, industry strategy, workplace safety, policy influence, collaboration.
Brendon Durey Shares Plans to Strengthen SIGANZ Through Advocacy, Membership Growth, and Training


President's Rave
Navigating Challenges and Advocating for Crew

President's Rave
Navigating Challenges and Advocating for Crew
Addressing crew demand, LONO processes, and fostering unity in New Zealand’s screen industry amid COVID-19.
New Zealand screen industry, COVID-19 impact, crew demand, LONO process, Letters of Non-Objection, essential workers, offshore crew, border management, skilled crew, crew training, Continuous Working Day, blue book recommendations, Rate Card Guidelines, production challenges, guild advocacy, screen workforce, quarantine restrictions, subcommittee work, industry unity, membership growth, screen talent development.
Addressing crew demand, LONO processes, and fostering unity in New Zealand’s screen industry amid COVID-19.
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