


Wide Angle
It Was 30 Years Ago Today...

Wide Angle
It Was 30 Years Ago Today...
Tony Forster reflects on 30 years of the Guild, its challenges, successes, and enduring impact.
Tony Forster, NZ Guild history, 30th anniversary, NZTECHO editor, NZMPA, NZAMP, Academy origins, Blue Book, Safety Code of Practice, ScreenSafe, SPADA, Guild Presidents, David Madigan, Sally Meiklejohn, industry standards, crew engagement, working conditions, overtime penalties, foreign crew, art department, production office, NZ film history, industrial agreements, Guild achievements, NZ screen industry, optimism for the future.
Tony Forster reflects on 30 years of the Guild, its challenges, successes, and enduring impact.


Retrospective
50 Issues and Counting...

Retrospective
50 Issues and Counting...
Tony Forster reflects on the journey from newsletter to influential industry magazine and its impact.
NZTECHO, Tony Forster, Tim Pope, magazine journey, guild membership, editor's reflections, magazine style, professional look, community feeling, member connection, feedback, magazine evolution, publication milestone, industry impact, part-time role, informal tone, publishing success, magazine growth, magazine history, editor's role, magazine development, guild support.
Tony Forster reflects on the journey from newsletter to influential industry magazine and its impact.


Safety
Safety Debrief Sparks Ideas

Safety
Safety Debrief Sparks Ideas
Discussions on risk management, mandatory safety officers, and industry-standard training to enhance safety.
risk management, Safety Officers, safety training, incident debrief, Health and Safety, industry safety, Techos’ Guild, Safety Code of Practice, SCOP, contingency planning, set safety, health and safety training, self-employed professionals, HoDs, producers, safety precautions, tech recce, safety recommendations, risk management practices, safety qualification, freelance crew.
Discussions on risk management, mandatory safety officers, and industry-standard training to enhance safety.


Blue Book
Weather Hold

Blue Book
Weather Hold
Managing weather holds, standby days, and cancellation fees for production crews.
Blue Book, weather hold, pencil booking, contingency days, crew, standby day, cancellation fees, crew availability, confirm or release, weather day, production, shoot, booking policy, cancellation, auto-confirmed, penalty fees, production manager, weather hold day, 100% cancellation, booking, weather contingency.
Managing weather holds, standby days, and cancellation fees for production crews.


The Nat Exec User Guide

The Nat Exec User Guide
A breakdown of the National Executive and regional Branch Committees that shape the direction of the Guild.
National Executive, Branch Committees, Guild, Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, committee roles, policy, membership, local events, workshops, NZTecho, Safety subcommittees, Alun Bollinger, Annie Frear, David Madigan, Jennifer Butcher, Brendon Durey, Tony Forster, Zara Hayden, Steve King, Dot Kyle, Sioux Macdonald, Murray Milne, Paul Richards, Carey Johnson, Ken Saville, Jules Lovelock, Adrian Hebron, Josh Dunn, Brett Mills, George Wilson.
A breakdown of the National Executive and regional Branch Committees that shape the direction of the Guild.


What's in a Name?

What's in a Name?
Diverse opinions on renaming NZFVTG and its implications for identity and inclusivity.
NZFVTG, Guild name change, Screen Crew Association, Screen Crew Guild, NZ screen industry, Guild rebranding, member survey, industry inclusivity, Techos Guild, film industry identity, non-technical members, craft areas, Guild traditions, NZ screen professionals, SCANZ, Screen Workers Aotearoa, industry evolution, membership engagement, brand education, Guild representation, name change debate, crew inclusivity, Guild modernisation, industry feedback, rebranding challenges.
Diverse opinions on renaming NZFVTG and its implications for identity and inclusivity.


Reunion
Serjeant-Major!

Reunion
Serjeant-Major!
Reconnecting with colleagues and sharing stories at Auckland’s nostalgic film industry gathering.
Film Industry Reunion, Auckland event, NZ screen production, industry veterans, Brian Walden, Serjeant-Major, Sarge, Grant Major, Mortimer’s Patch, reunion highlights, screen industry nostalgia, industry anecdotes, NZ filmmakers, production managers, film set memories, Guild members, Tony F reflections, screen production history, New Zealand filmmaking, industry connections, nostalgic gatherings, industry professionals, event highlights, Murray Milne photos, NZ film history.
Reconnecting with colleagues and sharing stories at Auckland’s nostalgic film industry gathering.


In Memorium
Remembering Merata Mita

In Memorium
Remembering Merata Mita
Tribute to a fearless filmmaker whose documentary Patu! captured NZ’s fight against apartheid.
Merata Mita, Patu!, apartheid protests, Springbok rugby tour, New Zealand film, 1980s NZ history, documentary filmmaking, Tony Forster, Graeme Tuckett, Annie Collins, Red Squad, NZ police, protest footage, film legacy, Māori filmmakers, Aotearoa cinema, courageous storytelling, NZ On Screen, apartheid resistance, New Zealand documentaries, cultural history, mentorship in film, film preservation, filmmaking impact, Unitec students, historical documentaries, iconic NZ films.
Tribute to a fearless filmmaker whose documentary Patu! captured NZ’s fight against apartheid.


Editorial
Reflections on Editing NZTECHO

Editorial
Reflections on Editing NZTECHO
After eight years, Tony F. reflects on the challenges and rewards of editing the Guild's magazine and the future of its direction.
magazine editorship, NZTECHO, Guild National Executive, sub-committee, screen production, Tony F., film set, theatre work, magazine production, risk management, editor transition, Tom Burstyn, Sally Meiklejohn, Lyn Bergquist, Wayne Johnson, helicopter crash, production stories, Guild support, industry veterans, freelance writers, industry tributes, member contributions.
After eight years, Tony F. reflects on the challenges and rewards of editing the Guild's magazine and the future of its direction.


Deaths on Reality TV

Deaths on Reality TV
Concerns over safety protocols after tragic incidents on reality TV sets worldwide.
reality TV, safety, death, Bangkok, swimming challenge, Pakistani show, Mumbai crew, safety documents, life jackets, ISPs, blocked blogs, New Zealand, film companies, protocols, accidents, film sets, Alice Neville, Herald-on-Sunday, Auckland, German TVC, camera mishap, guilds, production companies, protocols.
Concerns over safety protocols after tragic incidents on reality TV sets worldwide.


Dodgy DoP???

Dodgy DoP???
Crew raise alarms over overseas DoP's disregard for safety and local protocols.
DoP safety concerns, crew safety, overseas cinematographer, local crew, workplace safety, film set protocols, safety violations, tyrant behavior, industry warnings, legal concerns, crew well-being, film production risks, workplace ethics, New Zealand film industry, international DoP, unsafe practices, local crew protection, industry reputation, working conditions, safety awareness, film crew advice.
Crew raise alarms over overseas DoP's disregard for safety and local protocols.


I Am Not a Number!

I Am Not a Number!
Remembering the actor, director, and writer’s impact, and the complexities behind his career.
Patrick McGoohan, Danger Man, The Prisoner, TV series, James Bond, values, romance, film roles, New Zealand, Finding Katie, Mortimer's Patch, alcohol, recovery, professionalism, film set, acting process, character immersion, Emma Piper, actor stories, DVD set, remake, conventions, cult following, Portmeirion.
Remembering the actor, director, and writer’s impact, and the complexities behind his career.


Sally & the Screen World

Sally & the Screen World
Exploring Sally’s career in the screen industry, Techos’ Guild leadership, and founding Filmcrews.
Sally Meiklejohn, Lyn Bergquist, screen industry, Techos’ Guild, Filmcrews, New Zealand Academy of Motion Pictures, SPADA, producers, directors, guild formation, production standards, Crew Code of Practice, Blue Book, sound professionals, Guild history, Auckland, Vidcom, commercial production, crew training, art department, agency, freelancing, industry evolution.
Exploring Sally’s career in the screen industry, Techos’ Guild leadership, and founding Filmcrews.


Editorial
Oscars & BAFTAs

Editorial
Oscars & BAFTAs
Celebrating the achievements of Kiwis like Kim Sinclair, Tony Johnson, and Ken Saville at the 2010 Oscars.
Oscar winners, BAFTA, Kim Sinclair, Avatar, Art Director, Tony Johnson, Sound Mixer, Ken Saville, Cinema Audio Society, Sandra Bullock, Kathryn Bigelow, Jane Campion, female directors, New Zealand Film Guild, 2010 Oscars, sound world, The Hurt Locker, Razzie, Golden Raspberry Award, cinema achievements, Oscar nominations, visual effects, Avatar team, NZTECHO, Kiwi filmmakers.
Celebrating the achievements of Kiwis like Kim Sinclair, Tony Johnson, and Ken Saville at the 2010 Oscars.
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