In response to a decline in the screen business in New Zealand, more than 400 people in the industry came together for a forum recently.

In these videos recorded at the event, a panel discusses the current challenges and business people share their personal concerns.

In response to a decline in the screen business in New Zealand, more than 400 people in the industry came together for a forum recently.

In these videos recorded at the event, a panel discusses the current challenges and business people share their personal concerns.

Film Auckland organised the Screen Industry Forum, on November 14 in Auckland, with the support of film guilds and industry organisations from throughout NZ.

Since then a coalition of the wider screen industry has been formed and had its first meeting on Monday 25 November to work on the issues highlighted at the forum.

This video shows highlights from a panel discussion, chaired by Rod Oram, with Dave Rowell (Studio West), Richard Bluck (NZ Cinematographers Society/Head of Technicians Guild in Wellington), Brendon Durey (Technicians Guild), Jeff Szusterman (Equity NZ), Michael Bennett (Director/Writer), Stephen Knightly (NZ Game Developers Association) and Rachel Jean (Head of Development, South Pacific Pictures).

This video below shows personal responses of business people to screen industry issues.