Behind the Scenes NZ - Te Oranga Hinengaro 2025 - Aotearoa Screen Sector Mental Health Survey

  • Your Voice Matters - this Survey is 100% anonymous

    No personally identifiable information is collected during this survey.

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    Behind the Scenes NZ - Te Oranga Hinengaro 2025 is inspired by the Looking Glass Survey completed by the UK Film and TV Charity.

    We would like to acknowledge and thank The UK Film and TV Charity for sharing their valuable insight and resources to support mental health in the NZ arena.

      

    Please watch the UK Film and Charities 2024 trailer below.

     

     

  • Content Warning

  • The following survey discusses mental health and well-being. This content can be upsetting or disturbing for some participants.

     

    Please note: We have incorporated "skip" options if you prefer to avoid questions around subject matter contained within this survey that is deemed to be potentially disturbing.

    You will arrive at a Content Warning page which preceeds any potentialy disturbing subject matters. 

    The sections we have deemed to be potentially disturbing specifically relate to the following: 

    • SECTION 10b - Experience of Mental Health Problems (Personal Mental Health Experiences)
    • SECTION 10c - Suicide, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Thoughts
    • SECTION 11c - Sexual Harassment

    Please follow the prompts and select the "skip" option if you require this option. 

     

    Support Links:

    Please reach out to the support services listed below if you are experiencing difficulty in any of these areas:

    • Need to Talk - Free call or txt 1737
    • Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or txt 4357
    • Youthline – 0800 376 633, free txt 243 or email talk@youthline.co.nz,
    • Samaritans – 0800 726 666,
    • Healthline – 0800 611 116,
    • Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865

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    We take your privacy seriously and want you to feel protected.
    If you feel any question could identify you, feel free to skip it.

  • SECTION 1 - Ongoing Consent

  • Are you happy to continue with the survey, providing your personal information for processing and storage, as outlined in our Privacy Policy?

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  • SECTION 2 - Demographic Information

  • 1. Where in Aotearoa New Zealand do you live?
  • 2. What age bracket do you fit into?
  • 3. What best describes your gender?
  • 4. What is your ethnic group?
  • 5. Do you have any of the following neurodiversity conditions? These might be conditions for which you’ve received a formal diagnosis, conditions where you’re awaiting a diagnosis from a medical professional, or conditions you’re confident you have. (Please select all that apply)
  • 6. Do you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term health condition?
  • 7. Do you look after, give help, or support family members, friends, neighbours, or others because they have a long-term physical or mental illness or disability, or problems related to age? Please do not count anything you do as part of your paid employment.
  • 8. Sexual Orientation: Which of the following options best describes how you think of yourself?

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  • SECTION 3 - Your Work in Film and TV

  • 9. How long have you been working in the Screen Industry?
  • 10. In which department do you usually work? (Choose your Primary Department - this its the department you spend most of your time working within.)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Accounting Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Acting Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the A.D Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Art Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Camera Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Casting Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Catering Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Costume Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Directing Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the DIT/VID Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Grip Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Lighting Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Location Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Makeup Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Post Production - Editing Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Post Production - Sound Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Post Production - General Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Producing Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Production Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Rigging Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Safety Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Script Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Sound Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the SPFX Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Stunt Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Sustainability Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Transport Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Unit Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the VFX Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 11. What is your primary job role within the Writing Department? (Choose your Primary Role)
  • 12. Select your Secondary Department if you work within more than one area. (Choose your Secondary Department)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Accounting Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Acting Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the A.D Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Art Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Camera Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Casting Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Catering Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Costume Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Directing Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the DIT/VID Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Grip Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Lighting Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Location Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Makeup Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Post Production - Editing Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Post Production - Sound Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Post Production - General Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Producing Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Production Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Rigging Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Safety Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Script Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Sound Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the SPFX Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Stunt Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Sustainability Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Transport Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Unit Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the VFX Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 13. What is your secondary job role within the Writing Department? (Choose your secondary Role)
  • 14. Is the majority of your work:
  • 15. Do you work mainly in: (please select all that apply)
  • 16. In which genre(s) do you work? Please select all that apply
  • 17. What area(s) of New Zealand do you usually work within?
  • 18. How many weeks in the past year have you worked?
  • 19. How many hours on average would you usually work each week? (Look at the last 5 years of your work in the industry and provide an estimate of your average weekly working hours.)
  • 20. How many hours did you work last week?

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  • SECTION 4 - Your Financial Wellbeing

  • 21. How well would you say you are managing financially?

  • 22. To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

    The number scale 1-5 represents the following responses: 

    1 = Strongly disagree
    2 = Somewhat disagree
    3 = Neither agree nor disagree
    4 = Somewhat agree
    5 = Strongly agree

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  • 23. In the past year, have you experienced any of the following? (Please select all that apply)
  • 24. How do you feel about the next 12 months' work prospects?
  • 25. Within the last 12 months, have you had to leave your home base and travel out of town to chase work due to a downturn in regional work?

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  • SECTION 5 - Work Environment and Culture

  • 28. How would you rate the overall work culture in the screen industry?
  • 29. Do you feel that your workplace’s values align with your own personal values, particularly when it comes to well-being and work-life balance?

  • 30. To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

    The number scale 1-5 represents the following responses: 

    1 = Strongly disagree
    2 = Somewhat disagree
    3 = Neither agree nor disagree
    4 = Somewhat agree
    5 = Strongly agree

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  • 31. Do you feel isolated or unsupported while working on productions?
  • 32. Do you feel that your voice is heard in decision-making processes at work?
  • 33. How do you rate the physical work environment in terms of promoting well-being (e.g., lighting, break areas, space for relaxation)?
  • 34. To what extent do you feel that the industry fosters a culture of kindness, empathy, and support?
  • 35. How inclusive do you feel the screen industry is to people of all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds?

  • 36. To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

    The number scale 1-5 represents the following responses: 

    1 = Strongly disagree
    2 = Somewhat disagree
    3 = Neither agree nor disagree
    4 = Somewhat agree
    5 = Strongly agree

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  • SECTION 6 - Māori and Pacific Peoples Taha Hinengaro / Mental Health

    This section is applicable to all participants, please answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge or understanding.
  • 37. How do you see Māori and Pacific people’s cultural values and identities respected within our industry?

  • TE WHARE TAPA WHĀ

    The following question refers to the Te Whare Tapa Whā wellness model. If you are unsure what this is, please click the below link to view the description presented by the Mental Health Foundation - mauri tū, mauri ora.

    Te Whare Tapa Whā

  • 39. Do you think that Māori and Pacific people have access to mental health and well-being services that align with their cultural identity?

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  • SECTION 7 - Industry Pressures and Work-Life Balance

  • 40. Do you feel the freelance nature of work in this industry contributes to anxiety or stress?
  • 41. How much do financial pressures (e.g., irregular income) affect your mental health?
  • 42. Do you feel job insecurity negatively impacts your well-being?
  • 43. Have you experienced burnout from the demands of working in the screen industry?
  • 44. How often do you feel overworked or overwhelmed by your workload?
  • 45. How flexible is your work schedule in accommodating personal needs (e.g., family time, rest)?
  • 46. Do you feel that the pressure to perform at a high level in this industry contributes to your stress or mental health challenges?
  • 47. How often do you feel that unrealistic expectations (e.g., tight deadlines, long hours) are placed on you in this industry?

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  • SECTION 8 - Social Support and Community

  • 48. Do you feel a sense of community or connection with your colleagues in the industry?
  • 49. Do you feel that working in the film/TV industry has impacted your personal relationships outside of work?
  • 50. How often do you feel that you lack companionship outside of the workplace due to your work in the industry?
  • 51. How often do you feel left out of your social circle or friend and/or family group activities due to your work in the industry?
  • 52. How often do you feel a sense of isolation from others?

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  • SECTION 9 - Personal Well-being and Coping

  • 53. How often do you feel stressed while working in this industry?
  • 54. How often do you feel anxious about your work or job prospects?
  • 55. Have you ever had to take time off work due to mental health reasons?
  • 56. Have you ever had to turn down work to protect your mental health?
  • 57. Have you ever left a job or project due to poor mental health or well-being?
  • 58. At any point in the past year, have you thought about leaving this industry due to concerns about your mental wellbeing?
  • 59. In the past year, have you done any of the following to cope through periods of stress related to work? (Please select all that apply)
  • 60. Do you feel comfortable discussing your mental health with friends or family within the industry?
  • 61. Do you feel you have a good support network outside of work for managing stress and mental health?
  • 62. How would you describe your work-life balance?
  • 63. How supported do you feel by your colleagues regarding mental health concerns?
  • 64. Do you feel the hours and workload of your job impact your mental well-being?
  • 65. Do you feel encouraged to take breaks during long shoots or stressful work periods?
  • 66. Do you feel there is pressure to remain silent about mental health challenges in the industry?
  • 67. Have you worked in environments where mental health support is actively promoted?
  • 70. If you have taken time off for health reasons (including mental health), how supported do you feel when returning to work?
  • 71. If you have returned from a health-related leave, how easy has it been to reintegrate into the workplace or industry?

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  • SECTION 10a - Mental Health

  • 72. How would you rate your mental health at the moment?

  • 73. Please select the response that best describes your experience of each over the last two weeks for the following:

  • 73a. I’ve been feeling optimistic about the future.
  • 73b. I’ve been feeling useful.
  • 73c. I’ve been feeling relaxed.
  • 73d. I’ve been dealing with problems well.
  • 73e. I've been thinking clearly.
  • 73f. I’ve been feeling close to other people.
  • 73g. I’ve been able to make up my own mind about things.
  • 74. How would you rate your overall mental health in the past year?

  • 75. To what degree do the following factors affect your mental wellbeing at work? (Please think about your current or most recent work)

  • 75a. The intensity of your work.
  • 75b. Lack of control over your working hours.
  • 75c. Your opportunities for networking and relationship development.
  • 75d. Your access to career development opportunities.
  • 75e. Your income and overall earnings.
  • 75f. The quality of internal communications within the workplace.
  • 75g. Availability and effectiveness of feedback mechanisms.
  • 75h. The workplace culture and values.
  • 75i. How others are treated in the workplace.
  • 75j. Availability of support services or resources
  • 75k. The industry's general attitude and approach to mental wellbeing

  • 76. At any point in the past year has your mental wellbeing affected your ability to work in any of the following ways?

  • 76a. It has affected my ability to concentrate
  • 76b. I have found it more difficult to communicate
  • 76c. It has made me (feel) less creative
  • 76d. It has made me (feel) less productive

  • CONTENT WARNING:

    The following SECTION 10b asks questions specifically relative to your personal experience of you're own mental health (if any)

    This content can be upsetting or disturbing for some participants.

    If you are experiencing difficulty in this area, please reach out to the support services that are included below:

    Need to Talk - free call or txt 1737
    Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or txt 4357
    Youthline – 0800 376 633, free txt 243 or email talk@youthline.co.nz,
    Samaritans – 0800 726 666,
    Healthline – 0800 611 116,
    Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865


    CONSENT:
    Please indicate below to confirm you are happy to complete the questions on this topic and then hit the "CONTINUE" button. 

    Alternatively, if you would like to skip this section, please select the "skip" option and hit "CONTINUE" to jump to section 10c - Suicide, Self Harm and Suicidal Thoughts.

    Please note: you can skip section 10c also if you prefer to avoid questions on this subject matter. Please follow the prompts. 

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  • SECTION 10b - Experience of Mental Health Problems (Personal Mental Health Experiences)

  • 77. Have you experienced any of the following in the last 12 months? (Please select all that apply)
  • 78. If you have experienced any of the above in the last 12 months, have you told anyone you work with about it?
  • 79. Have you experienced any of the following PRIOR to the last 12 months? (Tick all that apply)
  • 80. In any case above, who did you talk to about your mental health? (Please select all that apply)
  • 81. What was the outcome when you told someone about your mental health problem?

  • CONTENT WARNING:

    The following SECTION 10b asks questions specifically relative to your experience of you're own mental health (if any)

    This content can be upsetting or disturbing for some participants.

    If you are experiencing difficulty in this area, please reach out to the support services that are included below:

    Need to Talk - free call or txt 1737
    Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or txt 4357
    Youthline – 0800 376 633, free txt 243 or email talk@youthline.co.nz,
    Samaritans – 0800 726 666,
    Healthline – 0800 611 116,
    Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865


    CONSENT:
    Please indicate below to confirm you are happy to complete the questions on this topic and then hit the "CONTINUE" button. 

    Alternatively, if you would like to skip this section, please select the "skip" option and hit "CONTINUE" to jump to section 10c - Suicide, Self Harm and Suicidal Thoughts.

    Please note: you can skip section 10c also if you prefer to avoid questions on this subject matter. Please follow the prompts. 

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    If you feel any question could identify you, feel free to skip it.

  • SECTION 10c - Suicide, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Thoughts

  • 82. At any point in the past year, have you had thoughts of ending your life?
  • 83. At any point in the past year, have you made an attempt to end your life?
  • 84. At any point in the past year, have you deliberately harmed yourself in any way but not with the intention of ending your life?

  • You're Not Alone – Support is Available


    If you are feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please know that help is available, and you are not alone. There are people who care and want to support you.

     

    Immediate Help – If You or Someone Else is in Danger:


    📞 Call 111 – If you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, dial 111 and ask for ambulance or police.

     

    Confidential 24/7 Support Services in NZ:


    🗣 Need to talk? Free call or txt 1737 anytime to speak with a trained counselor.

    📞 Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or txt HELP (4357) for confidential support.

    📞 Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) for support if you or someone you know is in distress.

    📞 Youthline – 0800 376 633 or txt 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz for support specifically for young people.

    📞 Samaritans – 0800 726 666 for judgment-free listening and support.

    📞 Healthline – 0800 611 116


    Additional Support & Resources:

    • Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or txt 4202 for support with depression or anxiety.

    • The Lowdown – www.thelowdown.co.nz for advice, self-help tools, and support for young people.

    • Mental Health Crisis Teams – Contact your local Health NZ
      Te Whatu Ora crisis team if you need urgent mental health support.
      Find contact details here: https://info.health.nz/mental-health/crisis-assessment-teams

     


    💙

    You are valued, and support is available.
    Please reach out – your well-being matters.

     

     

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  • SECTION 10d - Mental Health - Open Feedback

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  • SECTION 11a - Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination

  • 87. Do you feel there is a culture of tolerance toward bullying or harassment in the industry?
  • 88. While working in the industry in the past year, have you witnessed any of the following? (Please select all that apply)
  • 89. Did you feel you had the tools or support to address the situation when it occurred?

  • CONTENT WARNING:

    The following SECTION 10b asks questions specifically relative to your personal experience of you're own mental health (if any)

    This content can be upsetting or disturbing for some participants.

    If you are experiencing difficulty in this area, please reach out to the support services that are included below:

    Need to Talk - free call or txt 1737
    Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or txt 4357
    Youthline – 0800 376 633, free txt 243 or email talk@youthline.co.nz,
    Samaritans – 0800 726 666,
    Healthline – 0800 611 116,
    Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865


    CONSENT:
    Please indicate below to confirm you are happy to complete the questions on this topic and then hit the "CONTINUE" button. 

    Alternatively, if you would like to skip this section, please select the "skip" option and hit "CONTINUE" to jump to section 10c - Suicide, Self Harm and Suicidal Thoughts.

    Please note: you can skip section 10c also if you prefer to avoid questions on this subject matter. Please follow the prompts. 

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  • 91. Do you feel safe to report incidents of bullying or harassment in your workplace without fear of repercussions?
  • 92. Do you think there should be stronger policies to address bullying and harassment in the screen industry?

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  • SECTION 11b - Bullying Behaviour

  • 93. Have you experienced bullying in the workplace?
  • 94. Did you feel you had the tools or support to address the situation when it occurred?
  • 95. Did the bullying behaviour you experienced impact you in any of the following ways? (Please select all that apply)
  • 96. Did you formally report the bullying behavior you experienced?
  • 97. Why did you not formally report your experience of bullying behaviour? (Please select all that apply)
  • 98. What was the outcome of reporting the bullying behavior you experienced?
  • 99. Other than making an official complaint, have you told anyone you work with about the bullying behavior you experienced?

  • CONTENT WARNING

    The following SECTION 11c asks questions specifically relative to sexual harassment

    This content can be upsetting or disturbing for some participants.

    If you are experiencing difficulty in this area, please reach out to the support services that are included below:

    Safe to Talk - free call 0800727171 or txt 8681
    Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or txt 4357
    Youthline – 0800 376 633, free txt 243 or email talk@youthline.co.nz,
    Samaritans – 0800 726 666,
    Healthline – 0800 611 116,
    Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865

     

    CONSENT:
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    Alternatively, if you would like to skip this section, please select the "skip" option and hit "CONTINUE" to jump to section 11d - Gender-based Discrimination. 

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  • SECTION 11c - Sexual Harassment

  • 100. Have you experienced Sexual Harassment in the workplace?
  • 101. Did you feel you had the tools or support to address the situation when it occurred?
  • 102. Did the sexual harassment you experienced impact you in any of the following ways? (Please select all that apply)
  • 103. Did you formally report the sexual harassment you experienced?
  • 103a. Why did you not formally report your experience of sexual harassment?
  • 104. Why did you not formally report your experience of sexual harassment? (please select all that apply)
  • 105. What was the outcome of reporting the sexual harassment you experienced?
  • 106. Other than making an official complaint, have you told anyone you work with about the sexual harassment you experienced?
  • 107. Have you witnessed a situation of Sexual Harassment in the workplace?
  • 108. Do you feel the industry has sufficient protections in place around Sexual Harassment in the workplace?

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    We take your privacy seriously and want you to feel protected.
    If you feel any question could identify you, feel free to skip it.

  • SECTION 11d - Gender-based Discrimination

  • 109. Have you experienced gender-based discrimination in hiring or promotion within the industry?
  • 110. Do you feel your gender has impacted the types of roles or opportunities available to you in the industry?
  • 111. Have you experienced gender-based pay disparity across different contracts or productions in the screen industry?
  • 113. How confident are you that screen industry workplaces or productions have consistent policies to address gender-based pay inequality across contracts?
  • 114. Have you ever felt that your contributions or ideas were undervalued due to your gender across multiple productions or roles in the screen industry?

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    We take your privacy seriously and want you to feel protected.
    If you feel any question could identify you, feel free to skip it.

  • SECTION 11e - Racial Harassment or Discrimination

  • 115. Have you experienced Racial Harassment or Discrimination?
  • 116. Did you feel you had the tools or support to address the situation when it occurred?
  • 117. Did the racial harassment or discrimination you experienced impact you in any of the following ways? (Please select all that apply)
  • 118. Did you formally report the racial harassment or discrimination you experienced?
  • Why did you not formally report your experience of racial harassment or discrimination?
  • 119. Why did you not formally report your experience of racial harassment or discrimination? (please select all that apply)
  • 120. What was the outcome of reporting the racial harassment or discrimination you experienced?
  • 121. Other than making an official complaint, have you told anyone you work with about the racial harassment or discrimination you experienced?
  • 122. Do you feel the industry adequately supports racial diversity and inclusion?
  • 123. Have you ever been overlooked for a role, job, or promotion due to your race or ethnicity?
  • 124. Have you ever witnessed racial discrimination or micro-aggressions on set or during production?
  • 125. Do you think the industry is actively working to improve racial equality in the workplace?
  • 126. Do you feel comfortable raising concerns about racial discrimination with colleagues or supervisors?
  • 127. Have you attended any cultural awareness or diversity training as part of your work in the industry?
  • 128. Do you think more cultural sensitivity training should be mandatory for all productions?
  • 129. How would you rate the industry's efforts to combat racial discrimination and promote inclusion?

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  • SECTION 11f - Harassment and Discrimination due to Disability

  • 130. Have you experienced Harassment or Discrimination due to a disability?
  • 131. Did the harassment or discrimination you experienced due to your disability impact you in any of the following ways? (Please select all that apply)
  • 132. Did you formally report the harassment or discrimination you experienced due to your disability?
  • Why did you not formally report your experience of harassment or discrimination due to your disability? (Please select all that apply)
  • 133. Why did you not formally report your experience of harassment or discrimination due to disability? (please select all that apply)
  • 134. What was the outcome of reporting the harassment or discrimination you experienced due to your disability?
  • 135. Other than making an official complaint, have you told anyone you work with about the harassment or discrimination you experienced due to your disability?
  • 136. How would you rate the industry's efforts to combat discrimination and harassment towards disability?

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  • SECTION 11g - Other forms of Harassment or Discrimination

  • 137. Have you experienced other forms of harassment or discrimination?
  • 138. What was the basis for the harassment or discrimination you experienced? (Please select all that apply)
  • 139. Did the harassment or discrimination you experienced impact you in any of the following ways? (Please select all that apply)
  • 140. Did you formally report the harassment or discrimination you experienced?
  • Why did you not formally report your experience of harassment or discrimination? (Please select all that apply)
  • 141. Why did you not formally report your experience of harassment or discrimination? (please select all that apply)
  • 142. What was the outcome of reporting the harassment or discrimination you experienced?
  • 143. Other than making an official complaint, have you told anyone you work with about the harassment or discrimination you experienced?

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  • SECTION 12 - Substance use in the Industry

  • 144. To what extent do you agree with the following statements?

    Where the answer scale is: 

    1 = Strongly disagree
    2 = Somewhat disagree
    3 = Neither agree nor disagree
    4 = Somewhat agree
    5 = Strongly agree

     

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  • 145. How do you think drug and alcohol use affects mental health in the screen industry?
  • 146. To what extent do you think substance use (alcohol or drugs) contributes to mental health issues in the workplace?
  • 147. How often do you feel that the stress and pressures of the industry lead to substance use (alcohol or drugs) as a coping mechanism?
  • 148. Have you ever used drugs or alcohol as a way of coping with stress or work-related pressure?
  • 149. To what extent do you believe that after-hours drug or alcohol use affects the performance of individuals on set or during production?
  • 150. Have you ever noticed a decline in the quality of work from colleagues due to drug or alcohol use?
  • 151. How often do you feel that drug or alcohol use negatively impacts the safety or productivity of the work environment?
  • 152. To what extent do you think there is a culture of tolerance towards drug and alcohol use on set or in the workplace - DURING industry working hours?
  • 153. To what extent do you think there is a culture of tolerance towards drug and alcohol use - OUTSIDE of industry working hours?
  • 154. Do you think there should be stricter policies or guidelines regarding alcohol or drug use in the workplace?
  • 155. Have you ever felt pressured to use drugs or alcohol in a work-related setting (e.g., after a shoot, during social gatherings)?
  • 156. Do you think there are enough resources or support services available for individuals in the screen industry struggling with drug or alcohol abuse?
  • 157. Would you benefit from additional support or counselling services specifically focused on substance abuse issues within the industry?

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  • SECTION 13 - Response to Complaints About Behaviour in the Workplace

  • 158. Does your role include responsibility for the wellbeing of other people?
  • 159. In the last 12 months, has anyone reported to you that they have experienced concerns about their mental health in the workplace?
  • 160. In the last 12 months, has anyone reported to you that they have experienced bullying behaviour, harassment, or discrimination in the workplace?
  • 161. In the last 12 months, has anyone reported to you that they have experienced issues with substance use in the workplace?
  • 162. If you answered yes to any of the previous 3 questions, did you feel that you had the knowledge and skills needed to address the issue raised?
  • 163. What would help you address any of the above in the workplace in the future? (Please select all that apply)

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  • SECTION 14 - Support and Services in the industry

  • 164. Have you used any mental health / bullying / harassment / discrimination / substance use support services provided by the industry?
  • 165. If yes, how helpful were they?
  • 166. Would you feel comfortable seeking help for mental health / bullying / harassment / discrimination / substance use concerns from your employer or production team?
  • 167. When working in the screen sector, who do you believe holds the overarching responsibility for creating a workplace that supports mental health and wellbeing?
  • 168. Are you aware of any industry specific mental health / support resources currently available to you within the industry?
  • 169. Do you think industry specific bullying / harassment support & mediation services would be beneficial within the industry?
  • 170. Do you think we should have Well-Being Officers available within the industry?
  • 171. Do you think a dedicated resources / support services (website, hotline, etc.) for mental wellbeing in the screen industry would be helpful?
  • 172. What type of support would help you to better manage your wellbeing at work? (Please select all that apply)

  • 173. To what extent do you agree with the following statements?

    Where the answer scale is as follows: 

    1 = Strongly disagree
    2 = Somewhat disagree
    3 = Neither agree nor disagree
    4 = Somewhat agree
    5 = Strongly agree

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  • 174. In the past year, have you experienced any of the following barriers in accessing support to manage your mental wellbeing? (Please select all that apply)
  • 175. Do you feel that there are sufficient mental health resources and support available for workers in the industry?
  • 176. Would you be more likely to access mental health resources if they were offered more confidentially or in a more accessible manner (e.g., through an app, online, or anonymous services)?

  • 177. To what extent do you agree with the following statements?

    Where the answer scale is as follows: 

    1 = Strongly disagree
    2 = Somewhat disagree
    3 = Neither agree nor disagree
    4 = Somewhat agree
    5 = Strongly agree

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  • SECTION 15 - Training and Education

  • 178. Do you see a need for an HR (human resources) department within production or the screen sector industry?
  • 179. Do you think we need more resilience training to help industry workers cope with the demands of the job?
  • 180. Have you ever received mental health training in your workplace?
  • 181. If yes, was it helpful?
  • 182. Do you think more mental health awareness training should be provided to those working in the film and television industry?
  • 183. Would you be interested in participating in workshops on mental well-being?
  • 184. Have you attended any mental health training course?
  • 185. Would you like to receive training on how to support colleagues facing mental health issues?
  • 186. Have you attended a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) course?
  • 187. How well overall do you find the management or leadership team handle mental health issues when they arise on any production?
  • 188. Do you usually feel supported by your direct supervisor in managing your workload and mental health?
  • 189. Have you attended the ScreenSafe Professional Respect Workshop and/or any other anti-bullying, discrimination, and harassment training?
  • 190. Do you think workers need access to other bullying and harassment prevention training?
  • 191. Do you think there should be more awareness programs or training to educate workers in the screen industry about the dangers of substance abuse and its impact on mental health?
  • 192. Do you think drug and alcohol education should be mandatory as part of mental health and well-being training in the industry?
  • 193. Do you believe there is a need for the screen sector to facilitate any other courses associated with mental health and wellbeing?

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  • SECTION 16 - COVID-19 and Environmental Impacts

    Please note: These questions relate specifically to the industry working practices that were developed and implemented within the industry during the Covid-19 period. These questions do not relate to the effects of the pandemic itself.
  • 195. What impact did the industry developed working practices around Covid-19 have on your ability to do your job?
  • 196. What impact did the industry developed working practices around Covid-19 have on your mental health?
  • 197. If you contracted COVID-19, did you experience any long-term illness? (Select all that apply)
  • 198. Did your vaccination status impact your eligibility to work for Screen Sector productions and projects?

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  • SECTION 17 - Environmental Emergencies Environmental Impact (e.g., Floods)

  • 199. Considering the recent flooding events, please describe how this has affected your health and well- being:

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