


Safety
New SCOP on the Way

Safety
New SCOP on the Way
New guidelines for safety in NZ film industry, replacing the 1995 SCOP.
SCOP, safety code, NZ film industry, Guild Safety Subcommittee, Code of Practice, risk assessment, hazard management, environmental section, technical sections, craft groups, safety guidelines, legislation, competencies, craft panels, living document, industry standards, health and safety, film production, environmental considerations, safety checklists, technical content.
New guidelines for safety in NZ film industry, replacing the 1995 SCOP.


Behind the Scenes
Industry Pay and Conditions

Behind the Scenes
Industry Pay and Conditions
Reflecting on issues of late payment, work conditions, and the need for unity in the screen industry.
late payment, screen industry, contractors, independent contractors, work conditions, bullying, crew unity, negotiation, payment delays, ‘Players’ film, divide and rule, creative industries, music industry comparison, business mindset, screen production, independent businesses, master/servant paradigm, subcontracting, service providers, minimum standards, strategic thinking, long-term industry vision.
Reflecting on issues of late payment, work conditions, and the need for unity in the screen industry.


Editorial
Hope Amidst Crisis

Editorial
Hope Amidst Crisis
NZTECHO’s autumn issue reflects on recovery, resilience, and the creative role of offset crew in rebuilding efforts.
NZTECHO, Christchurch quake, Japan, offset crew, set building, construction department, chippies, rebuilding, creative minds, skills shortage, urban rebuild, Australia floods, Japan recovery, post-disaster, resilience, collaborative effort, Justin Westgate, Margo White, editorial, recovery stories, survival, industry support.
NZTECHO’s autumn issue reflects on recovery, resilience, and the creative role of offset crew in rebuilding efforts.


Call Sheet
2010 AGM Round Up

Call Sheet
2010 AGM Round Up
Key discussions at the 2010 Guild AGM, including industry challenges, financials, and leadership changes.
Guild AGM, The Hobbit, immigration review, film industry, Blue Book, TVC productions, membership drive, financial loss, Executive Office, Guild operations, Sioux Macdonald, Brendon Durey, film technicians, Queenstown branch, Wellington branch, Auckland branch, industry summit, membership growth, special effects, freelancer support, NZTECHO.
Key discussions at the 2010 Guild AGM, including industry challenges, financials, and leadership changes.


News
Honour Roll

News
Honour Roll
Guild members shine at the Qantas Film and Television Awards with multiple nominations across categories.
Techos’ Guild, Qantas Film and Television Awards, Alun Bollinger, David Long, Stephen Gallagher, Tim Prebble, Ken Saville, Michael Hedges, Gethin Creagh, Grant Major, Steve Boyle, Jane O’Kane, Angela Mooar, David Paul, Marty Smith, David Cooke, Katrina Hodge, Thomas Burstyn, cinematography, sound, production design, make-up design, documentary.
Guild members shine at the Qantas Film and Television Awards with multiple nominations across categories.


Behind the Scenes
NZTECHO Relaunch and Guild Transition

Behind the Scenes
NZTECHO Relaunch and Guild Transition
Celebrating changes in Guild leadership, reflections on industry challenges, and fostering community spirit in tough times.
NZTECHO, Guild members, Nicki Paull, Justin Westgate, David Madigan, board members, leadership changes, Auckland AGM, Brendon Durey, Sioux MacDonald, SPFX, Blue Book, industry participation, safety code, The Hobbit, immigration policy, pan-industry body, constructive leadership, collaborative nature, screen production, positive attitude, personal challenges, professional support, community spirit, holiday season.
Celebrating changes in Guild leadership, reflections on industry challenges, and fostering community spirit in tough times.


Editorial
NZTECHO Relaunches With a Fresh Look

Editorial
NZTECHO Relaunches With a Fresh Look
Celebrating a new era in Guild communications, featuring profiles and insights into the NZ screen production community.
NZTECHO, relaunch, NZ Film Commission, Guild communications, member engagement, survey, content strategy, quarterly publication, email alerts, website content, networking, training, screen production, workplace welfare, craft groups, Margo White, Outrageous Fortune, Katrina Hodge, Benny Tatton, Justin Westgate, Guild activities, NZ screen industry, membership, profile.
Celebrating a new era in Guild communications, featuring profiles and insights into the NZ screen production community.


Behind the Scenes
Fritha Stalker Reports on Winter Activities

Behind the Scenes
Fritha Stalker Reports on Winter Activities
Guild Executive Officer shares insights on communications review, inter-craft understanding, and industry discussions.
Fritha Stalker, communications review, visual identity, membership cards, inter-craft understanding, NZFC review, WiFT Awards, immigration, industry safety, National Executive, film funding, Guild participation, infrastructure, career development, screen production, New Zealand Film Commission, technical awards, crew recognition, industry sustainability, creative collaboration, Kiwi screenwriters, membership engagement.
Guild Executive Officer shares insights on communications review, inter-craft understanding, and industry discussions.


Editorial
NZTECHO Update: A New Chapter

Editorial
NZTECHO Update: A New Chapter
Changes and plans for the future of NZTECHO, aiming for better member engagement and content relevance.
NZTECHO, Guild communications, Tony, New Zealand Film Commission, member engagement, magazine review, communication channels, craft groups, quarterly publication, email newsletter, email alerts, website, in-depth coverage, reader survey, content relevance, publication changes.
Changes and plans for the future of NZTECHO, aiming for better member engagement and content relevance.


Office Report - Current Events

Office Report - Current Events
Local crew benefits from effective immigration process, while legal action progresses for failed production.
immigration, local crew, Guild, production company, HoD, transparency, commercial sensitivity, due diligence, collaboration, local shoot, international HoD, Letter of Non-Objection, pre-production, legal action, unpaid creditors, Mark of the Lion, legal prospects, recovery, creditors, legal experts, negotiations, cowboy companies.
Local crew benefits from effective immigration process, while legal action progresses for failed production.


Big Issues!

Big Issues!
How active participation and governance can shape the future of the NZ screen industry.
Guild, membership, participation, governance, screen industry, safety, SCOP, Blue Book, production, recruitment, industry growth, film commission, piracy, regulations, health & safety, review process, delegation, leadership, consultants, collaboration, policy.
How active participation and governance can shape the future of the NZ screen industry.


In Memorium
Remembering Martyn Sanderson

In Memorium
Remembering Martyn Sanderson
Reflections on Martyn Sanderson's legacy as an actor, poet, and beloved figure in New Zealand arts.
Martyn Sanderson, tribute, Simple Man, Blerta, actor, poet, The Scarecrow, The Bee King, Rangiatea Church, Otaki, family, community, social principles, The Lord of the Rings, film career, remembrance, funeral, heritage, actor’s legacy, emotional performance, theatre, New Zealand arts, storytelling, influence, socialism, inspiration, Mongolian funeral traditions, personal reflections, mourning, life journey, Blerta days.
Reflections on Martyn Sanderson's legacy as an actor, poet, and beloved figure in New Zealand arts.


LONO - What's That, Again?

LONO - What's That, Again?
A guide to the process and issues surrounding the Guild’s assessment of international crew work applications.
Letters of Non-Objection, LONO, immigration, New Zealand work visa, work permit, screen industry, NZ Film & Video Technicians’ Guild, production companies, crew assessment, international crew, screen production, INZ, administrative process, film permits, immigration policy, industry benefits, health and safety, local employment, mentoring, training, compliance, TVC, feature films, reality shows.
A guide to the process and issues surrounding the Guild’s assessment of international crew work applications.


A Day in the Life...

A Day in the Life...
Executive Officer Fritha Stalker shares an inside look at a busy Wednesday in the Guild office.
Guild office, Fritha Stalker, office assistant, CRM, SUGAR, Accounts Officer, membership, film industry, Immigration, Health and Safety, producer, NZTECHO, workflow, member services, documentary, development, Film NZ, project management, business operations, technology, office management, team dynamics, Guild work.
Executive Officer Fritha Stalker shares an inside look at a busy Wednesday in the Guild office.


Making a Living Making Films

Making a Living Making Films
Insights from the 2024 UNI-MEI Film Workers' Conference in Seoul.
UNI-MEI, film workers, conference, Seoul, solidarity, NZ Film Guild, IATSE, BECTU, workers' rights, screen production, quotas, Korea, cultural impact, safety, piracy, health, intellectual property, creative industries, union, labor rights, film industry, global federation.
Insights from the 2024 UNI-MEI Film Workers' Conference in Seoul.


Fritha Reports

Fritha Reports
Insight into the Guild’s office transition and key member queries answered.
Guild office, transitional phase, Executive Officer, Accounts Officer, office duties, NZTECHO, membership, strategic planning, SUGAR software, remote access, Becks Jellie, Filmcrews, GST, offshore companies, penalties, early starts, late starts, Blue Book, communication, production companies, unresolved disputes.
Insight into the Guild’s office transition and key member queries answered.
Back in the Day
Behind the Scenes
Blue Book
Call Sheet
Close Up
Editorial
Extreme Close Up
Feature
IN FOCUS/SAFETY NOTES
In Focus
In Memorium
In Memory Of
International
Letter
Media and Resource Releases
Newbie Profile
News
Opinion
Overheads
Point of View
President's Rave
Profile
Regional Wrap
Retrospective
Reunion
Rough Cut
Safety
Simon Raby
Spotlight
Techos Tidbits
Techosphere
The Fine Print
The Treatment
Upskill
Wide Angle