The Los Angeles Young Workers Group put on their 2024 Great American Camera Challenge this past weekend, Saturday, September 7, at Rare Breeds in Culver City, CA. Check out all the fun and games from the event in the photo gallery below. Congrats to all of the winners and participants, and thanks to the volunteers […]
New York City-based members gathered at the Local 600 New York office on Friday, September 6, for an Inter-Local Pre-Parade Prep Party. Members were able to create parade posters, tag their clothing with union and 600 inspired stencils, sign up to contribute to the IATSE PAC, and grab a slice of pizza. New York AFL-CIO […]
Local 600 members in the New York City-area gathered together for the 2nd Annual “We Are Family” Picnic, held this year at the Heckscher Picnic Area in Central Park. The event had delicious eats, games, face art, and an ice cream cart. Thanks to all the members and staff who made this event possible. See […]
The National Training Committee conducted a hybrid two-day 1st Assistant training in Los Angeles on August 17 and 18, 2024. The program covered everything from hands-on practice pulling focus to effectively communicating and collaborating with the crew. Those unable to attend in-person were able to participate via Zoom. Thank you to our trainers, members in […]
The National Training Committee conducted a two-day Digital Utility Training on August 10 and 11 in New Orleans, LA, at Keslow Camera. The program covered the skills and best practices for coiling cable, powering equipment, prepping for the prep, and much more. Thanks to our instructors, Business Rep Jack Nealy, the National Training Committee, and […]
Unscripted workers from Locals 600, 695, 700, 705, 706, and 892 met up in L.A. this week for a networking event filled with food, great conversation, and (inflatable) axe throwing. Special thanks to IATSE reps Mike Miller, Vanessa Holtgrewe, Marissa Shipley, and Steve Ardeas for coming to chat with members, Local 600 Director of Photography […]
This past weekend, Local 600 members in Atlanta gathered in Westside Park for the 7th Annual Local 600 Family Cookout. There was fantastic BBQ, cool refreshments, lawn games, face painting, and raffles for members and their families to enjoy. Our thanks to all who attended, volunteered, and donated raffle items. See you next year!
Local 600 and ICG Magazine hosted two panels and a member reception at this year’s NAB Show in Las Vegas. Thank you to all those who attended our events and met up with the union at the tradeshow. On Monday, April 15, the Local 600 Sustainability Committee hosted “Sustainable Production Across the Globe.” The discussion […]
IATSE Local 600 and the Massachusetts Production Coalition put on the Camera Bootcamp program on March 30, dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities in the field. Led by seasoned Local 600 camera professionals, this immersive day-long program demonstrated and provided attendees with in-depth insights into the various crafts within the camera department on film and television […]
Last week, Georgia Production Partnership and state Rep. Long Tran (D) co-hosted Georgia Film Day in Atlanta to highlight the significance of the TV and film industry in the state. The event was the first in four years and many state representatives attended in a strong show of support for production in GA. The sold […]