Governor Newsom announces final round of 2025 California Film and Television Jobs Program allocations

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View PDFLights, camera, action! Governor Newsom announces 28 new films coming to California, set to boost local economies What you need to know: 28 films have received awards in the latest round of the state’s recently expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program, celebrating the state’s creative history and the icons that are increasing production activity in California. Collectively, these projects are set to deliver $562 million in total economic activity for communities across the Golden State.SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Newsom announced that 28 film projects...
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Do not get removed from the Roster!

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My office has been notified by Safety Pass at CSATF that an extremely large number of Local 44 members have not completed the required "A2 – Environmental Safety Class" If you are one of these members you should have received a letter from Safety Pass/CSATF notifying you that you have until January 31, 2011 to complete this required course. In this letter CSATF states that as of that date if...
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Tax Break for Los Angeles Productions

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December 7, 2010: Los Angeles City Council approves a tax break for film, television, and commercial productions that stay in Los Angeles.  Below is the official press release.   VIEW FULL SCREEN   
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What is a “Member in Good Standing”?

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As the Entertainment Industry constantly redefines itself, the challenges of finding work increase. Now more than ever, it is important that Local 44 members who are current with their dues and in good standing are afforded ALL the rights and privileges stated in our Constitution and By-Laws. Gone are the days when the Union turned a blind eye to persons NOT in good standing taking union...
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2010 Daytime Emmy Nominations

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National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy AwardNominations and Winners Outstanding Achievement inArt Direction\Set Decoration\Scenic Designfor a Drama SeriesEmmy WinnerThe Young and the Restless • CBSAndrea Joel, Set DecoratorJoe Bevacqua, Set DecoratorFred Cooper, Set DecoratorNominatedAs the World Turns • CBSDennis Donegan, Set...
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2010 Emmy Winners

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Academy of Television Arts & Sciences62nd Primetime Emmy Award Winner  Congratulations to Mark Byers,winner of the Emmy in the category of Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series, for his work on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
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2010 Emmy Nominations

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Academy of Television Arts & Sciences62nd Primetime Emmy Award NominationsOutstanding Art Direction For A Multi-Camera SeriesThe Big Bang Theory • CBS Ann Shea, Set DecoratorHow I Met Your Mother • FOXSusan Eschelbach, Set DecoratorThe New Adventures Of Old Christine•CBS Amy Feldman, Set DecoratorRules Of Engagement • CBSJerie Kelter, Set Decorator Outstanding Art Direction For...
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CSATF FORM I-9 HOURS ON SATURDAY!

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Contract Services Administration Trust Fund (“CSATF”) is now open on Saturday to accept your Form I-9 documents.  Be sure to bring original, unexpired documents when completing your Form I-9 .  CSATF’s new location is 2800 Winona Avenue, Burbank, CA 91504.  Lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday, 7:00am to 3:00pm.  Appointments are not...
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Updated January 14 - Available Computer Classes

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Need to go digital?  Kick off the New Decade with classes at Studio Arts... Grants are available!  (Go to www.studioarts.com for details.) Here is the schedule for Studio Arts' upcoming Winter 2010 Session classes.  Of note are the new offerings for Cinema 4D, MudBox, Animate Pro, and Filemaker Pro. Nothing to buy or bring... all classes at Studio Arts are...
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