


Regional Wrap
Resilience in Film

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Resilience in Film
How New Zealand’s screen industry adapted to Covid-19 challenges with resourcefulness, growth, and training.
Covid-19 pandemic, New Zealand film industry, Auckland lockdown, Screensafe guidelines, film crew resilience, film production delays, skilled technicians shortage, camera assistants, 2nd ADs, production coordinators, lighting assistants, grip assists, sound recordists, training trainees, industry growth, Southern Hemisphere filmmaking, safe filming practices, pandemic recovery, New Zealand screen industry, resourcefulness, industry stimulation, film crew safety, studio interest, screen production recovery, crew training.
How New Zealand’s screen industry adapted to Covid-19 challenges with resourcefulness, growth, and training.


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Winter Work and Vigilance

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Winter Work and Vigilance
New Zealand’s screen industry embraces recovery while maintaining strict health protocols and adapting to remote collaboration.
New Zealand film industry, winter filming, Covid-19 vigilance, health and safety toolkit, industry recovery, local television commercials, large productions, remote collaboration, offshore line producers, remote directors, hygiene practices, virus containment, crew bookings, production restart, film industry adaptation, Number 8 wire mentality, global impact, industry resilience, post-lockdown filmmaking, recovery momentum, 2021 projections, technology in filmmaking, virus-free filmmaking, health protocols, screen industry recovery.
New Zealand’s screen industry embraces recovery while maintaining strict health protocols and adapting to remote collaboration.


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Navigating Lockdown and Recovery

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Navigating Lockdown and Recovery
Auckland’s screen sector prepares for post-lockdown recovery while fostering community and industry resilience.
New Zealand screen industry, Covid-19 lockdown, Auckland productions, Screen Strategy 2030, Screen Industry Workers Bill, film production halt, Level 4 lockdown, local economy support, NZ Film Commission, NZ On Air, Screen Auckland, industry resilience, film crew, international productions, location etiquette, Anzac Day work rates, hygiene practices, health and safety, advertising content creation, post-lockdown recovery, small business support, public reputation, filming accessibility, Auckland film sector.
Auckland’s screen sector prepares for post-lockdown recovery while fostering community and industry resilience.


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Record Crew Demand in Auckland

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Record Crew Demand in Auckland
Auckland sees a surge in film projects, creating opportunities for up-and-coming technicians.
Auckland, film industry, crew demand, technicians, Cowboy Bebop, The Wilds, The Sounds, One Lane Bridge, Mystic, Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog, Lord of the Rings, GSR, crew training, upskilling, film permits, Auckland City Council, ATEED, Screen Auckland, film-friendly, international projects.
Auckland sees a surge in film projects, creating opportunities for up-and-coming technicians.


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Guild's Role and Industry Growth

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Guild's Role and Industry Growth
The Guild supports crew with essential resources while the Auckland film industry sees significant growth.
Guild, SWAG, ScreenSafe, Blue Book, crew bookings, long form productions, television commercials, Auckland, internships, HODs, Power Rangers, Triangle, local productions, Avatar, Sweet Tooth, The Wilds, Brokenwood Mysteries, Monkey, Firefly Films, The Justice of Bunny King, industry growth, Auckland Studio Working Group, Screen Auckland, ATEED.
The Guild supports crew with essential resources while the Auckland film industry sees significant growth.


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A Changing Era in the Screen Industry

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A Changing Era in the Screen Industry
As the Guild transitions leadership, new challenges and opportunities emerge in New Zealand's screen sector.
Screen Industry Guild, Karla’s resignation, Executive Officer, leadership transition, New Zealand film, crew contracts, Blue Book, Guild office, Auckland productions, Luminaries, Netflix, Falling Inn Love, Baby Done, Westside, feature films, drama sector, television commercials, advertising trends, crew networking, young creatives, training, Film Industry Working Group, contractors vs employees, Studio Working Group, ATEED, Screen Strategy, industry feedback, film industry growth, New Zealand Film Commission.
As the Guild transitions leadership, new challenges and opportunities emerge in New Zealand's screen sector.


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A Busy Year for the Guild

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A Busy Year for the Guild
Key updates on freelance status, crew training, and exciting projects for New Zealand’s film industry.
Screen Industry Guild, freelance technicians, NZ Film Commission, Film Industry Working Group, collective bargaining, working conditions, workplace bullying, holiday pay, Kiwi Saver, crew training, mentorship, camera department, grip, lighting, Auckland Film Studios, Kumeu Film Studios, Disney production, Avatar, studio infrastructure, ATEED, technicians, work-life balance, crew representative, pilot season, film production, industry growth, New Zealand film industry.
Key updates on freelance status, crew training, and exciting projects for New Zealand’s film industry.


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Crew Boom Across New Zealand

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Crew Boom Across New Zealand
From a slow winter to a thriving production season, the screen industry is bustling with new opportunities.
Screen Industry Guild, Auckland, crew opportunities, long form dramas, feature films, series, upskilling, overdrafts, visa applications, Blue Book, Screensafe, Richard Bluck, safety code, industry climate, name change, Hollywood Reporter, Auckland facilities, production locations, film industry growth, new leadership, production support, film industry news.
From a slow winter to a thriving production season, the screen industry is bustling with new opportunities.


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Film Industry Update

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Film Industry Update
Collaborative progress on contractors' rights and an optimistic outlook for 2018 production.
Hobbit Law, contractors vs employees, Screen Industry Guild, SPADA, Stunt Guild, Directors Guild, Actors Equity, CTU, film industry changes, New Zealand film, employment law, Mulan, Avatar, Power Rangers, Kumeu Studios, ATEED, Auckland Council, long form drama, commercial production, line production, studio management, Guild membership, film industry growth
Collaborative progress on contractors' rights and an optimistic outlook for 2018 production.


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Seasonal Shifts in Film Work

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Seasonal Shifts in Film Work
Navigating challenges and distribution of work in New Zealand’s film industry.
New Zealand film industry, Film Commission funding, TV commercial production, crew employment, industry diversity, large budget commercials, film industry challenges, seasonal work fluctuations, film crew survival, Hobbit Law, government working group, employment practices, film production technicians, workplace relations, local versus overseas crew, industry retention, contractor support, television industry, economic impact, industry sustainability, sharing work opportunities, film crew networks.
Navigating challenges and distribution of work in New Zealand’s film industry.


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Navigating Industry Challenges and Changes

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Navigating Industry Challenges and Changes
Addressing work shortages and legislative changes in New Zealand's film industry.
New Zealand film industry, television commercial production, crew employment, Hobbit Law repeal, government legislation, film industry challenges, contractor work, employment benefits, international productions, industry regulation, crew mentorship, film industry losses, teamwork in film, industry sustainability, seasonal work fluctuations, economic impacts, film crew solidarity, guild activities, industry advocacy, workforce development.
Addressing work shortages and legislative changes in New Zealand's film industry.


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Crew Shortages Amid Film Boom

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Crew Shortages Amid Film Boom
Sioux Macdonald highlights NZ’s thriving productions and the need for skilled crew training.
Sioux Macdonald, Filmcrews, New Zealand film industry, crew shortages, production spike, location scouts, camera teams, grip teams, crew training, safe practices, Disney's A Wrinkle in Time, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Ash vs Evil Dead, The Shannara Chronicles, Netflix productions, Filthy Rich, Brokenwood Mysteries, Westside 3, long-term projects, film shoots, studio space shortage, vibrant industry, knowledge sharing, film production growth.
Sioux Macdonald highlights NZ’s thriving productions and the need for skilled crew training.


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Standing Together

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Standing Together
A call to unite under the Blue Book for industry fairness, safety, and collective strength.
spring season, Auckland, wet winter, TVCs, feature films, Blue Book update, industry modernisation, gaming technicians, Guild membership, industry support, safety standards, remuneration, production companies, crew advocacy, industry collaboration, Guild achievements, Sioux Macdonald, industry quiet periods, election impact, long-form dramas, collective voice, Guild benefits.
A call to unite under the Blue Book for industry fairness, safety, and collective strength.


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The Guild: A Collective Effort

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The Guild: A Collective Effort
Sioux Macdonald highlights the Guild's tireless work and the need for member involvement.
Guild vice president, Sioux Macdonald, New Zealand film industry, Blue Book, technician rights, ScreenSafe, crew conditions, overtime policies, midnight loading, travel discrepancies, freelance community, Guild benefits, executive committee, member involvement, industry advocacy, terms and conditions, crew support, regional film offices, NZ Film Commission, Guild contributions, collective strength, industry challenges.
Sioux Macdonald highlights the Guild's tireless work and the need for member involvement.


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Summer in Screen Production

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Summer in Screen Production
Reflections on Auckland's booming film season and industry transformations over two decades.
Auckland film industry, summer productions, A Wrinkle in Time, Ash vs Evil Dead, Shannara, Filthy Rich, Power Rangers, Netflix Monkey project, Brokenwood Mysteries, 800 Words, South Pacific, Daffodils of May, crew shortages, film technology, drones in filmmaking, camera department, 2nd AC role, clapper loaders, film regulations, lighting crew, makeup artists, production roles, Sioux Macdonald, New Zealand screen industry, industry evolution.
Reflections on Auckland's booming film season and industry transformations over two decades.


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Spring Brings Renewed Crew Demand

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Spring Brings Renewed Crew Demand
Auckland film industry anticipates a busy summer with crew shortages and growth opportunities.
Auckland film crew, long-form bookings, film industry growth, crew shortages, studio availability, location bottlenecks, Ash vs Evil Dead, Shannara, Power Rangers, Filthy Rich, 800 Words, Meg production, Auckland Council, Government support, world-standard productions, young crew mentorship, crew upskilling, feature films, television series, summer season projects, Auckland film challenges, Sioux Macdonald.
Auckland film industry anticipates a busy summer with crew shortages and growth opportunities.
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