Awards & Events

The NAB Show New York took place October 24-26 at the Javits Center in NYC. Local 600 hosted two panels at the trade show: “Managing the Complexity of Camera” A discussion about the complex roles & relationships of camera assistants Local 600 1st Assistants Michael Garofolo and Adriana Brunetto-Lippman “Achieving a Unified Approach to Sustainable […]

Local 600 and IATSE Hollywood Local members in Los Angeles gathered at Local 80 on October 28 for the IATSE Yard Sale + E-Waste Recycling event. Dry food donations were accepted for humans and pets, as well as monetary donations to the Entertainment Community Fund. Local 600’s Sustainability Committee collected attendees’ e-waste, totaling 277 lbs […]

On Sunday, October 22, the Local 600 New Mexico Workers Group presented their Camera Department Yard Sale + E-Waste Recycling event at Local 480 in Albuquerque. Members were able to shop for gear, drop off old electronics to recycle, play lawn games, and have some delicious food. Thanks to all who came out in support.

Our thanks to all the Local 600 and IATSE members who came out and marched in the 2023 Atlanta Pride Parade. See you next year!

Thanks to all who attended CineGear Atlanta on October 6-7 at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, GA. On Friday, October 6, Local 600 and Local 479 hosted a panel Creating Sustainable Production in Atlanta, featuring Local 600 members Aiken Weiss, SOC, and Mary Stankiewicz, Camera Assistant, along with Dan Rosenfelt, co-founder of Electric Owl Studios, Susan […]

The Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) is well-known as a resource for industry members in their time of need. And once a year, at an always well-attended, family-friendly event, industry workers get a chance to show their appreciation. A Day at the Ranch, a family picnic and fundraiser for the MPTF held Sunday, November […]

This past weekend, Local 600 got together at both the ASC Clubhouse and the Television Academy to celebrate this year’s ten Emerging Cinematographer Awards honorees: Andrew Aiello Green Cobra Austin Scott Ahlborg Lotus Jac Cheairs KENOBI: A Star Wars Fan Film Morgan Gardiner Molly Robber Gregor Tavenner Pleasant Canyon Jason Chau Sting Michael Tedford The […]

“I’m here to show my kids that we are proud of our union, and how important unions are.” Sarah Hendrick, Eastern Region 1st AC Local 600, IATSE, and union kin from all industries marched side-by-side at the 140th Anniversary of the New York City Labor Day Parade on Saturday, September 10. U.S. Secretary of Labor […]

Many thanks to all the members and aspiring members who stopped by our booth at Filmscape Chicago and chatted with Business Reps and staff. We hope to see you again at future trade shows. Local 600 hosted four events: Local 600 Info Session: Careers in Camera Hosted by the Chicago Young Workers Committee Women in […]

Many thanks to all the members and aspiring members who stopped by our booth at Cine Gear and chatted with Business Reps and staff. We hope to see you again at future trade shows. Local 600 hosted two panels: “Establishing a Culture of On-Set Safety” with panelists Rebecca Rhine, National Executive Director of IATSE Local […]