


In Focus
Staying Safe

In Focus
Staying Safe
Screen Industry Insights on Health and Safety Compliance for 2016
NZAPG, ScreenSafe, Health and Safety, NZ Film Commission, PCBU, workplace safety, Screen Industry, legislative changes, compliance, safety guidelines, Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, risk management, crew safety, production safety, legal obligations, film set, worker participation, industry collaboration, safety representatives, safety compliance tools.
Screen Industry Insights on Health and Safety Compliance for 2016


In Focus
Gender Focus

In Focus
Gender Focus
NZFC initiatives aim to improve female representation behind the camera in feature films.
gender equity, New Zealand Film Commission, women filmmakers, professional development, scholarships, Jane Campion, CineFem Scholarship, cinematography, feature films, NZFC funding, film industry, gender statistics, film production, women in film, female directors, female writers, talent development, industry initiatives, gender representation, guilds, film mentoring.
NZFC initiatives aim to improve female representation behind the camera in feature films.


Wide Angle
Gender on Filmmaking Agenda

Wide Angle
Gender on Filmmaking Agenda
Examining gender inequality in New Zealand’s film industry and efforts to address the issue.
gender inequality, film industry, New Zealand, cinematographers, women directors, women technicians, NZFC, Women in Film and Television, DEGNZ, gender imbalance, South Pacific Pictures, Kelly Martin, trainee programme, film festivals, Statistics New Zealand, gender disparity, affirmative action, female filmmakers, gender equity, Jane Campion, gender roles, production crew, film industry statistics, NZ film funding.
Examining gender inequality in New Zealand’s film industry and efforts to address the issue.


Safety
Take Two on Techos' Guild Safety Workshop

Safety
Take Two on Techos' Guild Safety Workshop
Techos’ Guild workshops address key safety issues and foster collective responsibility on film sets.
Techos’ Guild, safety workshop, NZ film industry, Alun Bollinger, Willy Heatley, health and safety, film sets, road safety, pyrotechnics, helicopters, UAVs, drones, risk management, safety officer, special effects, insurance, licensing, workplace hazards, crew responsibility, safety culture, safety code of practice, film schools, safety card, SCOP, production safety, crew communication, health and safety laws, workplace safety.
Techos’ Guild workshops address key safety issues and foster collective responsibility on film sets.


News
Screen Industry Election Talk

News
Screen Industry Election Talk
MPs discuss incentives, domestic growth, and infrastructure needs for the NZ screen industry.
screen industry, election forum, Melissa Lee, Denise Roche, Jacinda Ardern, NZ film, incentives, infrastructure, tourism, intellectual property, domestic production, international productions, creative industries, economy, Labour Party, National Party, Green Party, Auckland, public broadcaster, Reserve Bank, film policy, studio development.
MPs discuss incentives, domestic growth, and infrastructure needs for the NZ screen industry.


Safety
Techos' Workshop: Time to Talk Film Industry Safety

Safety
Techos' Workshop: Time to Talk Film Industry Safety
Increased awareness of safety issues following recent tragedies sparks discussions on improving set safety practices.
film industry, safety, health and safety, accidents, fatigue, safety regulations, WorkSafe NZ, Midnight Rider, NZ productions, overseas productions, safety workshops, Techos' Guild, health and safety Act, fatigue risks, safety compliance, safety officer, production safety, documentary, filming hours, safety protocols, safety culture.
Increased awareness of safety issues following recent tragedies sparks discussions on improving set safety practices.


News
New Zealand International Film Festival

News
New Zealand International Film Festival
A diverse selection of New Zealand films showcased at the NZ International Film Festival
New Zealand International Film Festival, 2013, local filmmakers, NZ films, Utu Redux, Daniel Borgman, The Weight of Elephants, Fantail, Escalator program, Toa Fraser, Giselle, Antarctica: A Year on the Ice, Gardening with Soul, Venus: A Quest, Sheen of Gold, The Skeptics, independent gaming, Don Driver, New Zealand’s Best, Friday Tigers, Maori Pasifika short films, Wairoa Maori Film Festival
A diverse selection of New Zealand films showcased at the NZ International Film Festival


Working Out VFX

Working Out VFX
Charlie McClellan discusses the transition and challenges in VFX production, from Spartacus to new technologies
VFX, visual effects, Charlie McClellan, Spartacus, filmmaking, CGI, post-production, pre-visualisation, Lord of the Rings, The Frighteners, Whale Rider, Massive software, motion capture, digital effects, film production, CGI budget, fast-turnaround TV, film technology, set extensions, pre-production, post-visualisation
Charlie McClellan discusses the transition and challenges in VFX production, from Spartacus to new technologies
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