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...
On November 24, 2021, International President Matthew D. Loeb ruled on the appeal from impeachment by Steven "Dutch" Merrick. In denying Merrick's appeal, the International rejected every basis and defense he raised.Therefore, the finding of guilt stands and Merrick's various defenses, including that rights under Federal law were violated, were dismissed.Any member who wishes to review the...
Dear Sisters, Brothers and Kin,The Hollywood Basic Agreement voting concluded on Sunday, November 14th. Members of the IATSE from across the country have ratified the Basic Agreement and the Area Standards Agreement. Local 44 members voted to ratify the Basic Agreement.4558 (71.9%) Turnout2479 (54.4%) Voted to approve the 2021 Basic Agreement2079 (45.6%) Voted to reject the 2021 Basic...
Monday November 8 - Beginning at 6:00am (PST) Honest Ballot sends a test email from vote@honestballot.com to all voting eligible members that we have an email address for. Friday November 12 - At 6:00am (PST) Honest Ballot opens the online ballot for each Local and sends the ratification vote email to all eligible voters. Voting officially begins. Sunday November 14 - At 8:59pm (PST)...
In the links below you will find the 2021 Summary of Basic Agreement Negotiations, the 2021 IATSE Basic MOA, a Ledger of Gains, and a comprehensive Win/Loss Spreadsheet. We understand that this is a lot of information but we want everyone to be as informed as possible and have all of the relevant information available. Please take some time over the next few days to review the documents.Please...
October 16, 2021 Important Update: Tentative Agreement Reached – Strike AvertedLate Saturday, President Matt Loeb and the 13 Hollywood Locals announced that the IATSE has tentatively agreed to terms and conditions for the 2021 Basic and Videotape Agreements. Everything achieved was because you, the members, stood up and gave us the power to change the course of these negotiations. Our...
A Conversation with Emmy Nominee Ellen Reede DorrosAfter years of working her way up in the ranks, Sister Dorros is enjoying her first Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Production Design for A Narrative Program (Half-Hour) for “Hacks”. Her body of work includes: “Westworld”, “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders”, “The Catch”, “The Way Back”.How and when did you get your start in...
STRIKE PREPARATION CHECKLISTEveryone should take their personal tools and belongings (computers, iPads, printers, etc.) home on their last day of work prior to Sunday, October 17th.Make sure your time card is completed and turned in.Reconcile and turn in all Petty Cash, P-Card, Cashet, Mileage Forms or other outstanding reimbursable paperwork on your last day of work prior to Sunday, October 17th...
A Conversation with Emmy Winner Halina SiwolopWith four previous Emmy Nominations and a win for “Pushing Daisies” Sister Siwolop is in familiar territory with her latest Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program for HBO’s “Perry Mason”. Her long body of work includes: “Pushing Daisies”, “Masters of Sex”, “Legion”, “Agent Carter”, “CHIPS”, “...
