Author name: Mark It

When Hollywood writers went on strike in 2007 and 2008, unscripted TV production soared. Scripted projects stalled during the work stoppage, and studios turned to reality TV — a cheaper, faster format that didn’t rely on union writers — to…

So you want to be a professional screenwriter, but you’re struggling over which scriptwriting software to use? Unfortunately, no writing software will make your writing better, but some might be more tailored toward your needs on the page. There are…

The New Zealand Screen Industry has long been celebrated for its creativity, resilience, and the high-quality work of its practitioners. Kiwi filmmakers have earned a reputation for excellence. However, the strength of this industry relies not just on the artistic…

Quelling fears of another strike in entertainment, Hollywood Basic Crafts coalition members on Thursday voted to ratify their unions’ new three-year deal with major studios and streamers. Each of the Basic Craft Locals saw overwhelming ratification by their respective memberships:…

Pātea Māori Club are helping honour a promise made more than 30 years ago by one of their famed composers. The group have cult status since their song and album Poi E hit number one on the New Zealand charts …

Twenty years ago, Paul Lindsay bought a one-way ticket from New York to California with only $125 in his pocket and without telling anyone in his family, other than his cousin in LA, whose couch he hoped to crash on.…

Movie and television credits are, by and large, self-explanatory. Actors act, directors direct, and designers design whatever it is they design (sets, costumes, sound, etc.). Some of these off-camera credits aren’t always fully representative of who was most responsible for…

Teamsters are breathing a sigh of relief this week, after the union concluded six weeks of contentious studio negotiations with a tentative agreement on Saturday night. The deal provides the same wage increases — 7%, 4%, and 3.5% — negotiated…