


Behind the Scenes
A Farewell and New Beginnings

Behind the Scenes
A Farewell and New Beginnings
Reflecting on eight years of growth and progress at the Guild, and welcoming the new Executive Officer.
Executive Officer, farewell, guild growth, screen industry, Hobbit Law, Film Industry Working Group, 10 Year Strategy Group, studio space, ScreenSafe, Blue Book, membership growth, government relationships, advocacy, industry influence, infrastructure, Kelly Lucas, event management, Onfilm, WIFT, industry change, transition, leadership.
Reflecting on eight years of growth and progress at the Guild, and welcoming the new Executive Officer.


Behind the Scenes
New Era for Screen Industry

Behind the Scenes
New Era for Screen Industry
Screen industry partnership with government, evolving work structures, and Blue Book guidelines.
screen industry, New Zealand, work legislation, government partnership, Film Industry Working Group, FIWG, Sioux Macdonald, Blue Book, French hours, continuous day, production guidelines, child actors, HODs, department vote, crew contract, transparency, production changes, negotiations, tools down, work standards, production shifts, film crew, industry changes, 2019.
Screen industry partnership with government, evolving work structures, and Blue Book guidelines.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Update and Industry Challenges

Behind the Scenes
Guild Update and Industry Challenges
Reflecting on leadership changes, new contracts, and the growing demand for skilled crew.
Screen Industry Guild, AGM, Richard Bluck, ScreenSafe, Health & Safety Amendment Act, WorkSafe, Blue Book, contractual hours, continuous working day, crew equipment insurance, US/European work system, contract addendums, crew approval, production contracts, industry growth, NZ films, TV series, production demand, crew availability, safety standards, Guild leadership, film industry, long form production, commercial market, summer production, local crew, crew feedback, NZ screen industry.
Reflecting on leadership changes, new contracts, and the growing demand for skilled crew.


Behind the Scenes
SIGANZ Mid-year Update

Behind the Scenes
SIGANZ Mid-year Update
A recap of achievements, new initiatives, and ongoing efforts to strengthen the Screen Industry Guild.
A recap of achievements, new initiatives, and ongoing efforts to strengthen the Screen Industry Guild.
A recap of achievements, new initiatives, and ongoing efforts to strengthen the Screen Industry Guild.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Advocacy and Updates

Behind the Scenes
Guild Advocacy and Updates
Reflecting on guild promotion, membership roles, and industry standards.
Screen Industry Guild, guild updates, membership promotion, Blue Book guidelines, industry standards, contract negotiations, independent contracting, employment relations, Hobbit Law review, production compliance, public land shooting, Screen Auckland, crew responsibilities, PCBU regulations, work safety, legal risks, kaitiaki role, land conservation, film production challenges, government engagement, crew advocacy, non-profit support, industry health
Reflecting on guild promotion, membership roles, and industry standards.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Milestones and Advocacy

Behind the Scenes
Guild Milestones and Advocacy
Celebrating 30 years and tackling industry challenges with the Screen Industry Guild.
Screen Industry Guild, Blue Book release, guild anniversary, film industry advocacy, New Zealand film industry, Hobbit Law, film industry legislation, government collaboration, industry contractors, Guild membership, technical crew support, non-profit organization, film industry working conditions, industry regulation changes, New Zealand Minister of Workplace Relations, film production environment, guild events, film industry health, industry standards, contractor rights.
Celebrating 30 years and tackling industry challenges with the Screen Industry Guild.


Behind the Scenes
Techos' Guild Overview

Behind the Scenes
Techos' Guild Overview
Understanding the structure, roles, and representatives of the Guild as it navigates industry challenges.
Techos’ Guild, NZFVTG, Guild structure, national executive, branch committees, screen industry, Guild president, vice president, regional branches, Auckland branch, Wellington branch, Queenstown branch, Guild members, executive officer, Jane Scott, industry representation, branch meetings, Blue Book reviews, ScreenSafe, Technicians Welfare Fund, NZTECHO publication, immigration concerns, Guild name change, industry networking, screen technicians, government liaison, membership drives, New Zealand filmmaking.
Understanding the structure, roles, and representatives of the Guild as it navigates industry challenges.


Behind the Scenes
Celebrating 30 Years

Behind the Scenes
Celebrating 30 Years
The Guild's journey of achievements, milestones, and shaping the New Zealand screen industry.
Guild anniversary, 30 years, New Zealand Screen Industry Guild, infrastructure upgrades, name change, rebranding, new website, database system, constitution upgrade, Blue Book revision, industry standards, Tony Forster, historical accomplishments, ScreenSafe guidelines, WorkSafe compliance, safety standards, industry milestones, pioneering years, member contributions, October launch events, Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, industry celebration, RSVP.
The Guild's journey of achievements, milestones, and shaping the New Zealand screen industry.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Milestones

Behind the Scenes
Guild Milestones
Celebrating a new website, branding, Blue Book updates, and 30 years of Guild achievements.
Guild website launch, branding update, Blue Book revision, WorkSafe legislation, screen industry safety, NZ Film & Video Technicians Guild, membership profiles, National Executive, Wayne Gillies, Brand Assist, consultation process, SPADA, NZAPG, Guild celebration, 30th anniversary, crew achievements, memory AV, October event, NZTecho issue #74, industry updates, screen industry community.
Celebrating a new website, branding, Blue Book updates, and 30 years of Guild achievements.


Behind the Scenes
The Name Change and Momentum in 2017

Behind the Scenes
The Name Change and Momentum in 2017
Guild Updates: A new name, branding, website, and key discussions shaping the screen industry.
Screen Industry Guild, New Zealand, NZTECHO, name change, website update, Blue Book, immigration policies, weekend turnaround, screen industry challenges, SPADA, Advertising Producers Group, Iain Lees Galloway, immigration changes, 14-day rule, Approval in Principle, Major Event Status, screen industry updates.
Guild Updates: A new name, branding, website, and key discussions shaping the screen industry.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Evolution

Behind the Scenes
Guild Evolution
Name change, funding success, and practical tips for quoting and invoicing in the film industry.
NZ Film Technicians Guild, name change process, funding success, NZFC support, website upgrade, Guild rebranding, invoicing terms, quoting practices, film crew payments, confidentiality clauses, payment terms discussion, production managers, quoting advice, Guild ballot results, film industry evolution, New Zealand screen sector, Guild name submissions, name change committee, Guild funding proposal, Alun Bollinger, Guild logistics.
Name change, funding success, and practical tips for quoting and invoicing in the film industry.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Updates and Progress

Behind the Scenes
Guild Updates and Progress
Advancing safety, gender diversity, and accessibility with The Blue Book and industry changes.
NZFVTG, Guild updates, The Blue Book, ScreenSafe, health and safety, gender diversity, NZ Film Commission, funding success, screen industry workforce, online Blue Book access, film production standards, overseas productions, female membership, industry equality, SPADA, NZAPG, Guild name change, screen industry modernization, website update, Sioux Macdonald, Nick Treacy, Richard Bluck, production guidelines, industry inclusivity, camera departments, IT improvements, New Zealand filmmaking.
Advancing safety, gender diversity, and accessibility with The Blue Book and industry changes.


Behind the Scenes
Safety in 2016

Behind the Scenes
Safety in 2016
Understanding the new Health and Safety Act and its implications for the film industry.
Health and Safety Act, film industry safety, PCBU, safety compliance, NZAPG, crew safety, ScreenSafe, tiered liability, duty of care, production safety, technician empowerment, safety representatives, incident reporting, legal responsibility, safety video resources, Anthony Harper Lawyers, safety framework, budget and safety, workplace safety, NZ film industry, safety training.
Understanding the new Health and Safety Act and its implications for the film industry.


Behind the Scenes
A Year in Review

Behind the Scenes
A Year in Review
Reflecting on the Guild’s successes and ongoing challenges in 2015, with a look ahead to 2016.
Guild, contracts, late contracts, Blue Book, breaches, Australian TVC, Korean TVC, NZFC, NZ On Air, crew pay rates, safety, WorkSafe legislation, Safety Code of Practice, SCOP, Blue Book revision, immigration, Cricket World Cup, non-resident technicians, MEAA, membership, recruitment, volunteer, 2015 review, production, work hours, turnaround, overseas work, sun block.
Reflecting on the Guild’s successes and ongoing challenges in 2015, with a look ahead to 2016.


Behind the Scenes
The Importance of Fair Contracts

Behind the Scenes
The Importance of Fair Contracts
A cautionary tale about contract issues, unprofessionalism, and the importance of protecting crew members' rights.
contracts, crew, technicians, production companies, verbal agreement, cocktail napkin contract, film industry, Guild, SPADA, NZ Film Commission, NZ On Air, equipment hire, termination, labour contract, public funding, professionalism, fairness, Blue Book guidelines, self-employed contractors, legal assistance, industry standards, arbitration, protection.
A cautionary tale about contract issues, unprofessionalism, and the importance of protecting crew members' rights.


Behind the Scenes
Understanding Contracts and Fair Industry Standards

Behind the Scenes
Understanding Contracts and Fair Industry Standards
Karla Rodgers emphasizes the importance of reviewing contracts and adhering to the Blue Book standards.
Techos, contracts, Blue Book, NZFC, NZ On Air, safety, working hours, turnaround, overtime, public holidays, crew, industry standards, fair pay, production companies, contingency, goodwill, filming conditions.
Karla Rodgers emphasizes the importance of reviewing contracts and adhering to the Blue Book standards.
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