ShowNews 2026 Screen Industry Health Check Survey

It's time to hear what you have to say, in the..
8th Annual ShowNews Screen Industry Survey

This survey builds a vital snapshot of how well New Zealand's Screen Industry is really doing, and where people think it should improve.

As a film industry professional, you're invited to have your say and voice your opinion here.

It takes under 10 mins! ⏱️
It is completely anonymous. 🥸 Your name stays out of it.

Every response you submit delivers critical insights for the sector. Even if your answers this year are similar to last years.

We've also got prizes to give away. If you want to enter to win 1 of 3 $100 Cash Prizes and a year of FREE ShowNews Pro Membership just leave your *details at the end of the survey.

Winners announced October 10th 2026

A massive thank you to Xtreme Forwarding for sponsoring this year’s survey. With over 25 years of experience in screen-specific domestic and international freight, Xtreme knows the industry inside out.

🎬 Start here

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1. How many years have you been working in the screen industry? (Required.)

Less than 2 years

2 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

11 - 15 years

16 - 20 years

21 - 25 years

25 years plus

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2. Please tell us your primary industry role or job title.
e.g. Cinematographer, Editor, Producer, Lighting Assistant, Rentals Manager, Accountant etc. (Required.)

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3. Are you currently... * (Required.)

A freelance contractor

A part-time employee

A full-time employee

A student

A person employing more than two staff

Not employed

Other

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4. Please indicate your gender? (Required.)

Male

Female

Non binary/gender diverse

Other (please specify)

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5. And please tell us your age range? (Required.)

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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6. In which area is your primary place of work based? (Required.)

Northland

Auckland

Waikato

Bay Of Plenty

Hawkes Bay

Wellington

Marlborough

Canterbury

Central Otago

Otago

Overseas

Other

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7. What do you identify as your ethnicity? (Required.)

Asian

Latin American

Maori

NZ European

Pacific Islander

Other

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8. Let us know if you're completing this survey as an individual, business or company owner, or industry organisation. (Required.)

Individual / Freelance Crew

Producer / Production Company Owner

Supplier / Rental Company Owner

Industry Organisation

ShowNews 2026 Screen Industry Health Check Survey

Question Title

* 1. How many years have you been working in the screen industry? (Required.)

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* 2. Please tell us your primary industry role or job title.e.g. Cinematographer, Editor, Producer, Lighting Assistant, Rentals Manager, Accountant etc. (Required.)

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* 3. Are you currently... * (Required.)

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* 4. Please indicate your gender? (Required.)

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* 5. And please tell us your age range? (Required.)

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* 6. In which area is your primary place of work based? (Required.)

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* 7. What do you identify as your ethnicity? (Required.)

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* 8. Let us know if you're completing this survey as an individual, business or company owner, or industry organisation. (Required.)

1. How many years have you been working in the screen industry? (Required.)

2. Please tell us your primary industry role or job title.
e.g. Cinematographer, Editor, Producer, Lighting Assistant, Rentals Manager, Accountant etc. (Required.)

3. Are you currently... * (Required.)

4. Please indicate your gender? (Required.)

5. And please tell us your age range? (Required.)

6. In which area is your primary place of work based? (Required.)

7. What do you identify as your ethnicity? (Required.)

8. Let us know if you're completing this survey as an individual, business or company owner, or industry organisation. (Required.)