


President's Rave
Reflecting on Leadership and Future Goals

President's Rave
Reflecting on Leadership and Future Goals
A look back at leadership achievements and a call for continued dialogue and industry support.
SIGANZ, President’s Report, Guild leadership, Karla Rodgers, Sioux MacDonald, Blue Book, ScreenSafe, industry change, technology, feedback, workplace safety, funding decisions, producers, creatives, crew, audience experience, Benevolent Fund, fundraising, industry support, financial assistance, members’ families, heart breaking stories, industry-wide initiative, empowering industry, creative solutions, world-class screen industry.
A look back at leadership achievements and a call for continued dialogue and industry support.


President's Rave
Unity in Screen Industry

President's Rave
Unity in Screen Industry
Advocating for engagement, respect, and collective action to address industry challenges.
screen industry, communication, Guilds and Societies, industry challenges, leadership roles, gender equality, cultural diversity, health and safety, working environment, respect, attitude change, technological advancements, industry viability, workforce sustainability, billion-dollar industry, cottage industry, solutions, collective action, screen industry unity, work-life balance, problem-solving, industry growth, individual responsibility, professional engagement.
Advocating for engagement, respect, and collective action to address industry challenges.


President's Rave
Advancing Safety in Film

President's Rave
Advancing Safety in Film
Updating health and safety guidelines for New Zealand's screen industry.
Mahia Peninsula, heritage landscapes, New Zealand East Coast, health and safety, Screen Industry Guild, ScreenSafe, safety culture, international productions, SIG, SPADA, NZAPG, safety guidelines, David Strong, safety workshops, online safety tools, film industry regulations, New Zealand Fire Service, NZ Post, safety leadership, workplace safety, mental health in film, sexual harassment, bullying prevention, stress management, safety certification, environmental respect.
Updating health and safety guidelines for New Zealand's screen industry.


President's Rave
Guild Reflections and Legal Debates

President's Rave
Guild Reflections and Legal Debates
Navigating the complexities of employment laws in New Zealand's film industry.
Screen Industry Guild, Techo’s Guild anniversary, New Zealand film industry, Blue Book revision, ScreenSafe initiative, film industry health and safety, government dialogue, employment laws, Hobbit Law, international productions, film crew rights, collective bargaining, contractor status, film industry unions, industry collaboration, legislative challenges, industry achievements, Screen Industry Guild activities, guild members, film industry celebrations, industry advocacy, future industry prospects.
Navigating the complexities of employment laws in New Zealand's film industry.


President's Rave
Shaping the Guild's Future

President's Rave
Shaping the Guild's Future
Engaging members and driving progress for the Screen Industry Guild’s evolving role.
Techo’s Guild AGM, name change, Screen Industry Guild, New Zealand, democracy, member participation, Guild upgrades, Blue Book, work conditions, Health and Safety Guidelines, ScreenSafe, membership engagement, forum discussions, active participation, industry standards, overseas crew, Karla, foundation elements, democratic rights, industry collaboration, Q&A sessions, event ideas, motivation, Guild history, future directions.
Engaging members and driving progress for the Screen Industry Guild’s evolving role.


President's Rave
Bridging Cultures in Film

President's Rave
Bridging Cultures in Film
Reflections on China’s film industry, NZ collaborations, and the Guild’s evolving role.
China film industry, New Zealand co-productions, screen culture differences, health and safety, production challenges, international projects, Chinese market, New Zealand incentives, May budget, arts support, election year, Guild constitution updates, AGM 2017, industry participation, Guild president, international collaboration, LED lighting, Dino lights, NZ screen contractors, cultural understanding, film industry funding, industry voice.
Reflections on China’s film industry, NZ collaborations, and the Guild’s evolving role.


President's Rave
Preparing for the Next 20 Years

President's Rave
Preparing for the Next 20 Years
Adapting the Techos’ Guild to a changing screen industry with updates, reviews, and new directions.
Techos' Guild, screen industry evolution, film to screen transition, Guild name change, branding strategy, ScreenSafe initiative, Safety Code of Practice, Blue Book review, crew terms and conditions, Guild Constitution review, Guild administration updates, digital transformation, Guild member engagement, Techos' Guild meetings, Guild goals, screen workers representation, New Zealand screen industry, Guild website redesign, screen industry health and safety, future planning.
Adapting the Techos’ Guild to a changing screen industry with updates, reviews, and new directions.


President's Rave
Bringing in Fresh Talent

President's Rave
Bringing in Fresh Talent
Challenges and strategies for growing New Zealand's film industry and its workforce.
Health and Safety Act, ScreenSafe, screen industry, film industry infrastructure, international films, education system, media courses, film schools, industry careers, grips shortage, camera pathways, NZ Society of Cinematographers, ASC International Cinematographers Summit, Cinegear, technology, working conditions, diversity, career development, fresh talent, film crew roles.
Challenges and strategies for growing New Zealand's film industry and its workforce.


President's Rave
Safety, the Blue Book, and a New Identity

President's Rave
Safety, the Blue Book, and a New Identity
Adapting to new safety laws, updating industry practices, and rethinking the Guild’s name.
Health and Safety, The Blue Book, ScreenSafe, NZ Film and Video Technicians’ Guild, safety legislation, crew representatives, safety representatives, digital guidelines, screen industry practices, crew safety, industry updates, communication, producer-crew collaboration, NZ screen contractors, skill training, industry evolution, Guild name change, production standards, contractor qualifications, industry workshops.
Adapting to new safety laws, updating industry practices, and rethinking the Guild’s name.


President's Rave
Filmmaking in China and NZ

President's Rave
Filmmaking in China and NZ
A Kiwi filmmaker’s experience blending Western and Chinese filmmaking approaches in a 3D production.
China, NZ, 3D film, filmmaking, Bethell’s Beach, film crew, Western philosophy, karmic life, traffic, camera crews, AC, stereo department, DIT, video, grip department, lighting, techno crane, production crew, Chinese cinema, Western approaches, language barrier, Film Commission, Kiwi filmmakers, cultural differences, audience, cinema entertainment.
A Kiwi filmmaker’s experience blending Western and Chinese filmmaking approaches in a 3D production.


President's Rave
Focus on Health and Safety

President's Rave
Focus on Health and Safety
ScreenSafe and new legislation work together to ensure safer work environments for the NZ screen industry.
Health and Safety Bill, ScreenSafe, NZ screen industry, safety code of practice, PCBU, Techos’ Guild, welfare, safety responsibilities, legislation, Safe workplaces, ScreenSafe website, health and safety practices, production safety, safety coordinator, industry consultation, proactive approach, NZ Film, production teams, stakeholders reference group, technical advisory group, safety culture, workplace safety, health and safety obligations.
ScreenSafe and new legislation work together to ensure safer work environments for the NZ screen industry.


President's Rave
Sustainability in Film Production

President's Rave
Sustainability in Film Production
Debating work hours, contracts, and collaboration for a more sustainable NZ film industry.
NZ film industry, sustainability, work hours, TV series, American TV, crew conditions, film production, overtime, collaboration, contracts, technicians, unionized crew, budgets, film funding, production scheduling, industry standards, co-operation, contract analysis, crew representatives, Andrew Lesnie, industry mentorship.
Debating work hours, contracts, and collaboration for a more sustainable NZ film industry.


President's Rave
Guild's Growing Role

President's Rave
Guild's Growing Role
Techos’ Guild works to balance local and international projects, while addressing industry challenges.
Techos’ Guild, film industry, local projects, international projects, Karla Rodgers, ICC Cricket World Cup, immigration laws, health and safety, Blue Book, Safety Code of Practice, broadcast, cinematography, Camerimage, film festival, Bydgoszcz, Poland, industry growth, Guild’s role, New Zealand technicians, publicity, Andrew Little, Labour Party, government policies, working conditions, film community, industry lobbying.
Techos’ Guild works to balance local and international projects, while addressing industry challenges.


Point of View
Industry Survey Is More Than Ticking Boxes

Point of View
Industry Survey Is More Than Ticking Boxes
Accurate responses to the Screen Industry Survey are crucial for the government’s understanding of the sector’s impact.
Screen Industry Survey, Statistics New Zealand, film industry, TV industry, government perception, GDP, tourism, survey response, industry analysis, public perception, NZ film, independent survey, respondent advocate, Statistics NZ, industry contribution, GST inclusive, accountant, survey categories, production relationships, music videos, short films, feature films, government statistician.
Accurate responses to the Screen Industry Survey are crucial for the government’s understanding of the sector’s impact.
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