Support
Members of the film and television industry have the option of accessing non-financial assistance from a variety of organisations and guilds which work to support them in various ways.
Women in Film and Television (WIFT)
WIFT NZ endeavours to raise the profile of women in the New Zealand film and television industry. It offers training, advice and collegial support.
WIFT Wellington started in 1993 followed by WIFT Auckland in 1995, and in 2009 the two chapters merged to become WIFT NZ. See history to the right.
WIFT NZ is affiliated to WIFT International (WIFTI) (www.wifti.org/), a global network dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, video and screen-based media.
Publications: WIFT magazine, WIFT Newsletter
WIFTI News (www.wifti.org/news.cfm)
The New Zealand Writers Guild Puni Taatuhi o Aotearoa
The NZ Writers Guild (www.nzwritersguild.org.nz/) represents and supports NZ script writers in the areas of film, television, theatre, radio, new media and comics.
Publications: The Write Stuff (www.nzwritersguild.org.nz/the-write-stuff)
WriteUp Online (www.nzwritersguild.org.nz/writeup-online)
NZ Film and Video Technicians Guild aka The Techos’ Guild
The NZFVTG (www.nzfvtg.org.nz/) represents and campaigns for fair and safe working conditions for NZ film and video production crew.
Publications: NZTECHO
The Blue Book Safety Code of Practice co-produced with SPADA.
The Screen Production and Development Association, SPADA/Waka Papaho
SPADA (www.spada.co.nz/) represents and advocates for the collective interests of members, and the wider screen community, to develop a commercially and creatively successful screen industry in New Zealand. It represents its members in negotiations with national and local government departments.
Publications: SPADA E-News (www.spada.co.nz/)
The Blue Book Safety Code of Practice for the engagement of crew co-produced with the Techos’ Guild.
The Pink Book Code of Practice for the Engagement of cast in the NZ Screen Production Industry.
The Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand (SDGNZ)
SDGNZ (www.sdgnz.co.nz/) helps screen directors and editors work more effectively in the New Zealand Film and Television industry.
SDGNZ is a member of IAESDO, the International Affiliation of English-Speaking Directors’ Organisations.
Publication: TAKE magazine
Script to Screen
Script to Screen (www.script-to-screen.co.nz) is an independent, industry wide initiative, established to develop the culture of screenwriting in Aotearoa / New Zealand. It is a charitable trust that is core funded by the New Zealand Film Commission and governed by a board of trustees. who are appointed by the New Zealand Writers Guild, Nga Aho Whakaari, and the New Zealand Film Commission
Nga Aho Whakaari - Maori in Film Video and Television Inc
Nga Aho Whakaari (www.ngaahowhakaari.co.nz) is the national representative body for Maori working in film, video and television in New Zealand. Members range from actors, directors and independent production companies to presenters, producers, technicians, writers, broadcasting students and educators.
Publication: Newsletter
The Moving Image Centre (MIC)
The Moving Image Centre (MIC) (www.mic.org.nz) promotes innovative media arts practice and practitioners and nurtures the fusion of art and technology. MIC does not fund artists, but supports them in a diverse number of ways.
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (www.alliance.net.nz) is an Australian Union covering actors (for live and recorded performance), journalists, technicians, musicians and outdoor events staff in contracts, disputes, training, occupational health and safety, and other professional issues. The association formerly representing New Zealand actors who belonging to this association was Actors’ Equity.
New Zealand Actors Agents Guild (NZAAG)
The New Zealand Actors Agents Guild (www.nzaag.org.nz) is an incorporated society formed to promote, represent and further the professional standards of agents working on behalf of actors.
Actors Agents Association of New Zealand (AAANZ)
The Actors Agents Association of New Zealand is a collection of working agents and agencies. Its aim is to benefit the agents, their actors and the industry at large.
aaa@aucklandactors.co.nz
Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA)
APRA (www.apra.co.nz) promotes the value of music, licences music users and collects and distributes Australian and New Zealand copyright royalties for music creators and publishers from around the world. It also manages the reproduction rights of Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS), which represents music publishers and composers.
Stunt Guild of New Zealand
Stunt Guild of New Zealand (www.stuntguildnz.com) promotes the interests of the stunt industry in New Zealand, provides a database of recognised professionals and regulates stunt qualifications and safety procedures.
Independent Images Inc
Independent Images Inc (canterbury.cyberplace.org.nz) works to nurture New Zealand independent films and videos by creating a supportive network of active and like-minded people. They facilitate and support a diverse range of moving image screenings and events. It is their objective to provide members and similar organisations with a valuable network of contacts and information resources.
Film New Zealand
Film New Zealand (www.filmnz.org.nz) is New Zealand’s national film locations’ office providing information, introductions and support to filmmakers, both internationally and nationally. Information is on locations, facilities, crews, permits, immigration, transportation and accommodation for film and programme makers.
Film Auckland
www.filmauckland.com Film production assistance in Auckland.
Film South NZ
www.filmsouth.com. A Charitable Trust giving film production assistance in the South Island.
Film Wellington
www.filmwellington.com. Film production assistance. Created by the Wellington City Council.
Film Wanganui
www.film.wanganui.info A Charitable Trust assisting film production in the Greater Wanganui area.
Greening the Screen: a practical environmental toolkit for the screen production industry. (www.greeningthescreen.co.nz)
Environmentally sustainable tips and information for the screen production industry; news; resources; case studies The project was funded by the Ministry for the Environment, Landcare Research and Waitakere City Council and developed in association with South Pacific Pictures and the Screen Production Development Association.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) (www.nzte.govt.nz) is the New Zealand Government's trade and economic development agency. NZTE is a gateway to information, advice and funding and strives to improve the capability and international competitiveness of New Zealand businesses. Creative Industries including screen production are acknowledged as key wealth creators in a knowledge economy.
Investment New Zealand
Investment New Zealand (www.investmentnz.govt.nz) is NZ’s national investment promotion agency. It is a division of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) (www.nzte.govt.nz). Its principal aim is to increase the quality and quantity of sustainable foreign direct investment into NZ. The screen production industry constitutes a major focus for Investment New Zealand. As strategic partners Investment New Zealand and Film New Zealand actively collaborate in attracting screen productions to New Zealand.
Tax in the Screen Production Industry
This information is on the website of the Inland Revenue Department (www.ird.govt.nz/)