


Editorial
Kiwis in Berlin

Editorial
Kiwis in Berlin
Documenting Kiwis' experiences during the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Germany, Berlin, 1989, fall of the Wall, Kiwis, documentary, guild name change, tech workers, camera, sound, lighting, grips, votes, Alan, Bright Ideas, Fritha, Mick Sinclair, generosity, wisdom, connections, relationships, New Year.
Documenting Kiwis' experiences during the fall of the Berlin Wall.


Cheap Deal Now Nationwide

Cheap Deal Now Nationwide
Exclusive member discounts on cinema tickets, equipment, insurance, healthcare, and more across New Zealand.
Techos Guild, member discounts, Rialto Cinemas, film industry, cinema tickets, Academy Auckland, Film Festival, OnFilm Magazine, HirePool, Resene, Interislander, Southern Cross, Total Network, medical insurance, mobile phone benefits, public liability insurance, paint supplies, Prompt Service, autocue hire, Classic Comedy Club, Sunglass Bar, member benefits, industry savings, guild offers, cinema deals, equipment hire, healthcare discounts, New Zealand.
Exclusive member discounts on cinema tickets, equipment, insurance, healthcare, and more across New Zealand.


El Editore Raves...

El Editore Raves...
Tony F. reflects on the harmony, respect, and sense of purpose that defines film and TV crew culture.
screen industry, film crew, Shortland Street, actor experience, timber mill, language, crew dynamics, harmony, teamwork, film school students, Film Commission, The Winter Boy, Napier, Kelly Tarlton’s, location shooting, theatre director, whanau feeling, crew respect, collaboration, film production, TVC, Maori crews, crew efficiency, crew roles, work culture, professional respect.
Tony F. reflects on the harmony, respect, and sense of purpose that defines film and TV crew culture.


After Trouble

After Trouble
From boarding school expulsion to starring in New Zealand-shot films and slaying wolves on screen.
Rhona Mitra, British actor, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Separation City, NZ film industry, New Zealand locations, boarding school expulsion, acting career, horse riding, slaying wolves, Tom Scott, Paul Middleditch, comedy films, NZ-shot features, career choices, film adventures, New Zealand filmmaking, life decisions, cinematic experiences, actor reflections, fantasy roles, New Zealand countryside.
From boarding school expulsion to starring in New Zealand-shot films and slaying wolves on screen.


The Maori Way...

The Maori Way...
Tony F. reviews a book on Maori film-making protocols, offering insights into respectful practices and cultural understanding.
Maori film-making, tikanga, protocols, Nga Aho Whakaari, Barry Barclay, Maori content, Treaty of Waitangi, Pakeha, Maori participation, advisor role, mana, powhiri, tangihanga, karakia, koha, moko, intellectual property, film crew, extras, cultural respect, relationship building, hui, Maori language, Maori community, production process, ethics, cultural sensitivity, film industry.
Tony F. reviews a book on Maori film-making protocols, offering insights into respectful practices and cultural understanding.


Arkles Upset!

Arkles Upset!
John Davies critiques NZ Herald’s influence on film reviews and local cinema advertising policies.
John Davies, Arkles Entertainment, NZ Herald, Peter Calder, film critic, Morris: A Life with Bells On, Perfect Strangers, Gaylene Preston, Auckland daily monopoly, art-house films, Academy Cinema, advertising ban, local cinema, film distribution, independent films, media influence, New Zealand film industry, newspaper monopoly, film reviews, art-house distribution, film criticism.
John Davies critiques NZ Herald’s influence on film reviews and local cinema advertising policies.


Language Less Polite!

Language Less Polite!
Exploring the evolution and cultural impact of swear words, particularly the F-word, in professional settings.
swearing, language, F-word, four-letter words, cultural change, language evolution, professional theatre, film sets, language freedom, censorship, shock value, English language, profanity, education, communication, workplace language, self-expression, social norms, taboos, fundamentalism, theatre, film crew, piercings, language context, social shocks, gender.
Exploring the evolution and cultural impact of swear words, particularly the F-word, in professional settings.


A "Short" Email Chat

A "Short" Email Chat
Details about the Show Me Shorts Festival, including workshops, premieres, and regional screenings.
Show Me Shorts, film festival, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Barbara Darragh, judging, World Premieres, short films, film development, workshops, Roseanne Liang, Leo Woodhead, Nik Beachman, Auckland, Wellington, Louis Sutherland, Paul Ward, Paul Swadel, Techos’ Guild, emerging filmmakers, festival programme, Matakana, Christchurch, Dunedin, Motueka, Papakura, Whitianga, festival tickets, morning tea.
Details about the Show Me Shorts Festival, including workshops, premieres, and regional screenings.


From Hollywood Hedonist to Activist in Aotearoa: Part II

From Hollywood Hedonist to Activist in Aotearoa: Part II
Cinematographer Tom Burstyn shares insights on his career, filmmaking philosophy, and collaborations with Barbara Sumner.
Tom Burstyn, cinematography, filmmaking, Cloud South Films, New Zealand, Canada, Hollywood, documentary, biodynamic farming, Haskell Wexler, film partnerships, family, storytelling, producer roles, budget constraints, mistakes, filmmaking process, film industry, One Man One Cow One Planet, This Way of Life, film philosophy, artistic integrity.
Cinematographer Tom Burstyn shares insights on his career, filmmaking philosophy, and collaborations with Barbara Sumner.


Anon's Gone

Anon's Gone
A member explains their withdrawal from the Guild due to financial struggles, with a suggestion for monthly installment payments.
Guild membership, financial struggles, industry unemployment, monthly installments, fees, resignation, financial relief, payment options, economic challenges, membership renewal, future plans, support, industry hardships, fee structure, political optimism, Tony F., membership policies, financial flexibility, fee payment.
A member explains their withdrawal from the Guild due to financial struggles, with a suggestion for monthly installment payments.


Editorial
Guild Name Change Feedback

Editorial
Guild Name Change Feedback
Insights on members’ opinions about renaming NZFVTG and future directions for the Guild.
NZFVTG, Guild name change, member feedback, name suggestions, Screen Association, Screen Crew Guild, Guild renaming process, NZTECHO editor, Guild opinions, industry debate, New Zealand filmmaking, screen industry professionals, member responses, December issue preview, renaming statistics, industry association, community engagement, name change survey, Guild evolution, screen crew, professional identity, Guild updates, NZ screen Guild, editor correspondence.
Insights on members’ opinions about renaming NZFVTG and future directions for the Guild.


From Hollywood Hedonist to Activist in Aotearoa

From Hollywood Hedonist to Activist in Aotearoa
From Hollywood’s chaos to documentary filmmaking, Tom Burstyn reflects on his evolving career and creative values.
Tom Burstyn, cinematography, documentary filmmaking, Hollywood, feature films, camera work, National Film Board, experimental filmmaking, camera operator, New Zealand, lost tribe, film crew, Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, post-financial America, film industry decline, independent films, storytelling, social commentary, creative passion, mid-life career change.
From Hollywood’s chaos to documentary filmmaking, Tom Burstyn reflects on his evolving career and creative values.


SDG Awards '09

SDG Awards '09
Guild members shine at the Screen Directors Guild Awards, with multiple wins and notable nominations.
SDG Awards, Tracey Collins, David Paul, Chris Hiles, Grant Major, Gerard Smyth, Undergrowth, Barefoot Cinema, production design, cinematography, sound design, documentary, drama/comedy, General TV, film awards, Guild members, recognition, nominations, filmmaking, short film, AlBol, presidential art, Guild achievements.
Guild members shine at the Screen Directors Guild Awards, with multiple wins and notable nominations.


Editorial
What's in A Name?

Editorial
What's in A Name?
A discussion on changing the Guild’s name to attract more members and reflect the industry.
Guild name change, membership, screen crew, screen workers, NZTECHO, film schools, crew organization, Screen Crew Association of NZ, Screen Crew Guild, screen industry, branding, misconceptions, name debate, screen crafts, education, crew diversity, film industry, membership growth, constitutional revision, AGM discussions, organizational change.
A discussion on changing the Guild’s name to attract more members and reflect the industry.


Member Discounts - Update

Member Discounts - Update
Exclusive cinema deals, insurance, and more for Guild members.
Guild membership, cinema discounts, Academy Cinema, Rialto Cinemas, Data Book, OnFilm Magazine, mobile phone discount, public liability insurance, autocue hire, comedy discounts, hire equipment, Interislander, medical insurance, Resenes, Sunglass Bar, member benefits, Guild fees.
Exclusive cinema deals, insurance, and more for Guild members.


Truck Driving's New Laws

Truck Driving's New Laws
New rules for work hours, breaks, and overtime for crew driving trucks.
truck driver, work hours, breaks, overtime, Blue Book, Model A, Model B, shift rules, driving time, standard engagement, swing driver, cumulative work time, total hours, crew call, lunch breaks, pre-call driving, post-wrap driving, safety, regulations.
New rules for work hours, breaks, and overtime for crew driving trucks.
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