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Regional Wrap
Quiet Times in Wellington

Regional Wrap
Quiet Times in Wellington
Coping with industry slowdown, focusing on sustainable local productions, and supporting creative resilience.
Wellington, industry slowdown, sustainable production, local drama, local comedy, Hollywood productions, screen incentives, crew searches, regional development, local ecosystem, Guild updates, regional challenges, creative resilience, production funding, location scouting, local industry growth, regional opportunities, drama series, production ecosystem, optimism, industry changes.
Coping with industry slowdown, focusing on sustainable local productions, and supporting creative resilience.


Techosphere
NZFC Update

Techosphere
NZFC Update
Reflections on the New Zealand Film Commission's growth, contributions, and industry transformation.
NZFC, screen industry growth, New Zealand Film Commission, incentives, Peter Jackson, Lord of the Rings, Māori storytelling, film funding, industry milestones, international relations, indigenous filmmakers, Te Rautaki Māori, Heavenly Creatures, crew upskilling, visual effects, cultural impact, regional development, industry leadership, Once Were Warriors, policy evolution.
Reflections on the New Zealand Film Commission's growth, contributions, and industry transformation.


Techosphere
Introducing (as Though we Needed to)... Queenstown Cameras

Techosphere
Introducing (as Though we Needed to)... Queenstown Cameras
The story of Queenstown Camera Company and its impact on New Zealand’s filmmaking landscape.
Queenstown Cameras, film equipment, disruptive innovation, ARRI cameras, Brett Mills, Ian Turtill, cinematography, local resources, rental company, filmmaking community, production gear, ARRI Alexa, Southern Alps, Otago light, industry challenges, camera rentals, digital filmmaking, local crew, NZ filmmaking, boutique operations, industry evolution.
The story of Queenstown Camera Company and its impact on New Zealand’s filmmaking landscape.


Regional Wrap
Dunedin's Creative Momentum

Regional Wrap
Dunedin's Creative Momentum
Showcasing collaborations, funding struggles, and the potential for growth in Dunedin’s film industry.
Dunedin, regional filmmaking, documentaries, Geoff Campbell, Ultimate Escape, Maddie Maxwell, regional funding, local collaborations, Otago Polytech, community impact, production workshops, skill development, creative professionals, production challenges, film community, regional diversity, film grants, funding disparity, production opportunities, local storytelling.
Showcasing collaborations, funding struggles, and the potential for growth in Dunedin’s film industry.


Regional Wrap
Christchurch's Winter Challenges

Regional Wrap
Christchurch's Winter Challenges
Reflecting on recent productions, regional incentives, and passion projects as the industry quietens.
Christchurch, regional filmmaking, winter productions, Up the Hill, regional incentives, long-form projects, local talent, crew development, passion projects, Guild updates, collaboration, creative opportunities, production sustainability, local film industry, filmmaking challenges, crew engagement, HMI lighting, CV updates, production collaboration, industry quietness.
Reflecting on recent productions, regional incentives, and passion projects as the industry quietens.


Regional Wrap
Auckland's Industry Pause

Regional Wrap
Auckland's Industry Pause
Reflecting on a production slowdown in Auckland, future hopes, and the importance of preparation.
Auckland film industry, production slowdown, Jason Momoa, Chief of War, Minecraft project, Brokenwood Mysteries, funding challenges, government incentives, TV commercials, post-election recovery, economic uncertainty, production challenges, creative resilience, advertising trends, industry revival, Guild updates, rate cards, CV updates, networking, preparation.
Reflecting on a production slowdown in Auckland, future hopes, and the importance of preparation.


Regional Wrap
Queenstown's Reality TV Boom

Regional Wrap
Queenstown's Reality TV Boom
Exploring Queenstown’s hosting of reality TV productions, logistical challenges, and the value of local crews.
Queenstown, reality TV, Central Otago, Tracked, The Summit, Ultimate Escape, production challenges, local crews, filming logistics, Starlink, regional filmmaking, international productions, local talent, Guild updates, production chaos, crew dynamics, location challenges, local knowledge, community resilience, adventure TV, regional production.
Exploring Queenstown’s hosting of reality TV productions, logistical challenges, and the value of local crews.


Editorial
Your Voice in NZTECHO

Editorial
Your Voice in NZTECHO
A call for industry stories and contributions to shape the future of NZ screen guilds.
NZTECHO, editorial, screen industry, contributions, storytelling, call to action, collaboration, safety, creativity, Guild magazine, industry challenges, photo essays, NZIFF, Queenstown, post-production, peer stories, industry direction, filmmaking, production insights, community engagement.
A call for industry stories and contributions to shape the future of NZ screen guilds.


Behind the Scenes
New Website and Opportunities

Behind the Scenes
New Website and Opportunities
An update on the Screen Guild's new website features, training modules, and discount programs.
new website, Crew Zone, member benefits, discounts, Blue Book, online workshops, sustainability, regional networking, Guild updates, incentives, membership portal, Screen Workers Toolkit, training, professional growth, film resources, production discounts, community events, sustainability, support services, collaboration.
An update on the Screen Guild's new website features, training modules, and discount programs.


Regional Wrap
Film Growth in Bay of Plenty

Regional Wrap
Film Growth in Bay of Plenty
Promoting the region’s natural beauty and building partnerships to attract national and international productions.
Bay of Plenty, regional filmmaking, natural beauty, film incentives, partnerships, film office, production support, location scouting, permits, crew recommendations, national productions, international productions, Te Moana-a-Toi, collaboration, regional promotion, cultural richness, production opportunities, Guild updates, industry growth, local talent, filmmaking environment.
Promoting the region’s natural beauty and building partnerships to attract national and international productions.


President's Rave
Challenges in Production Incentives

President's Rave
Challenges in Production Incentives
Reflections on NZ’s screen production incentives and the need for competitive, dynamic industry strategies.
production incentives, government policies, screen industry, funding, international competition, rebates, economic benefits, domestic production, infrastructure investment, regional growth, NZ screen industry, industry challenges, competitive edge, filmmaking opportunities, economic impact, talent retention, policy development, dynamic strategies, rebate levels, Australia comparison.
Reflections on NZ’s screen production incentives and the need for competitive, dynamic industry strategies.


Newbie Profile
Danny Fairley

Newbie Profile
Danny Fairley
A musician’s unexpected transition into the film industry, embracing challenges and community connections.
Newbie profile, film industry, music composing, location sound, career journey, Queenstown, collaborations, creative growth, Guild membership, challenges, film scoring, TV ads, feature films, storytelling, industry community, networking, aspirations, production experiences, inspiration, regional filmmaking, sound recording.
A musician’s unexpected transition into the film industry, embracing challenges and community connections.


Wide Angle
Cyber Safety and Data Protection

Wide Angle
Cyber Safety and Data Protection
Exploring cyber safety challenges and solutions for safeguarding sensitive data in the film industry.
cyber safety, data protection, film industry, digital communication, data privacy, crew information, personal data risks, cloud storage, email security, production data, vaccination status, online forms, identity theft, data breaches, production office security, non-disclosure agreements, MyDaes risks, encrypted communication, digital safety, secure data sharing, production management.
Exploring cyber safety challenges and solutions for safeguarding sensitive data in the film industry.


President's Rave
Economic Uncertainty in Screen Sector

President's Rave
Economic Uncertainty in Screen Sector
Analyzing industry trends, incentive reviews, and challenges for the New Zealand screen sector in 2023.
screen incentives, rebate review, New Zealand, TVC growth, broadcast productions, Screen Workers Act, Blue Book, economic headwinds, international production, inflation, borrowing costs, global impact, production budgets, industry challenges, COVID effects, studio bookings, Guild Executive, local content, crew development, training opportunities, 2023 outlook.
Analyzing industry trends, incentive reviews, and challenges for the New Zealand screen sector in 2023.


Regional Wrap
Christchurch Production Momentum

Regional Wrap
Christchurch Production Momentum
Showcasing Christchurch’s growing long-form projects, regional production benefits, and creative resilience.
Christchurch, Dark City: The Cleaner, regional productions, long-form projects, Ant Timpson, Bookworm, Went Up the Hill, Methven, local crew, incoming crew, thriller vibe, commercial production, financial challenges, market cooling, inflation impact, consistent weather, production growth, creative resilience, production success, regional filmmaking.
Showcasing Christchurch’s growing long-form projects, regional production benefits, and creative resilience.


In Memorium
Remembering Ans Westra CNZM

In Memorium
Remembering Ans Westra CNZM
Remembering Ans Westra's contribution to documentary photography and visual storytelling in New Zealand.
Ans Westra, documentary photography, New Zealand culture, Aotearoa, Handboek, Arts Foundation Icon, Massey University, National Library Gallery, visual culture, Porirua Mongrel Mob, Tonga photography, candid documentation, street scenes, New Zealand history, photography exhibitions, cultural legacy, international photography, cinematography influence, documentary makers, pioneering artist.
Remembering Ans Westra's contribution to documentary photography and visual storytelling in New Zealand.