CODES OF PRACTICE & INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Code of Practice for Filming on Public Conservation Lands
This code was developed by Film New
Zealand
and the Department of Conservation for the benefit of the screen production sector. It is designed to alleviate concerns about shooting on DOC land and spell out a code of good practice after extensive consultation to ensure that the exemplary record established to date by the
New Zealand
screen production industry was not damaged. Download (133k)
Code of Practice for the Engagement of Cast in the NZ Screen Production Industry (The Pink Book) This 2005 Pink Book has been ratified and jointly agreed on by SPADA, New Zealand Actors’ Agents' Guild, Actors’ Agents’ Association of New Zealand and New Zealand Actors’ Equity. This edition replaces the edition published in 1992, by SPADA's forerunner the IPDG and NZ Actors' Equity.
SPADA members can download a PDF of the Pink Book in the members' area here
Code of Practice for Animal Welfare in the NZ Screen Production Industry This voluntary Code of Practice sets out recommended standards based on industry best practice that aim to ensure the welfare of animals used in screen productions. All people working in the screen production industry, who from time to time may come into contact with animals should be familiar with this Code. Download (122k)
Code of Practice for the Engagement of Crew (The Blue Book) The Blue Book has been produced by SPADA and the NZ Film & Video Technicians’ guild to provide a reference document of best-practice processes for the engagement of crew in the New Zealand screen production industry. This edition replaces the 1995 edition. All SPADA members receive one free hard copy as part of their membership benefits. Non members can purchase the 2004 hard copy edition for $65.25 including GST and postage. Contact Spada
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
SPADA reccommends consulting with a lawyer on contractual issues. A list of some of SPADA Associate members who provide legal services is available here
SPADA Update on Bryson Decision
SPADA, with the assistance of Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, has prepared a document on the Bryson Supreme Court decision, summarizing what the Supreme Court did and did not say, followed by a list of relevant tests that can be applied to determine the status of workers as employees or contractors.
