It’s been a heck of a month for sad news in our industry and not long ago we marked the passing of sound recordist, Ant Nevison at his home in Muriwai. 

The turnout of camera people alone at Ant’s funeral was a real testament to how loved and admired he was in the business. Always at the ready with a cheeky smile and those sparkling eyes, Ant was the kind of recordist who, as a matter of course, helped out camera in any areas where he could and was a joy to be around and spend time with on location. 

Ironically, I mostly knew him from a common interest in music (not working on set together)  – both playing, and listening,  but also searching Trade Me for bargains in 2nd hand Japanese guitars from the eighties and  powerful classic hi-fi amps and speakers from the same era. 

Ant was also a passionate surfer and golfer, but sadly he had recent recurring chronic backpain from an old injury (falling down an open boat hatch while on a job) and was unable to continue with either.

His early career saw him running recording studios and playing in the classic NZ Band “The Headless Chickens” so his music family was at least as large as his film family.  

Over 600 people attended Ant’s funeral at the Muriwai Surf club and a great pull-together from industry friends ensured that everyone had access to big screens and sound monitors, as well as a live stream to those who couldn’t attend.

Ant will be very sadly missed by his wife Helen O’Connor and children George and Rosa as well as the many, many friends he made during his all too-short time in our orbits.

Link to Livestream recording of Ant’s funeral here ( 2hrs 30 min)