A new and exciting workforce development program in Chicago is turning out to be a win-win both for the Windy City and its film industry. The program, which spans disciplines, is titled Chicago Made, and Local 600 is playing a vital role in identifying and mentoring two new digital utilities who will eventually become Local […]
The newest iteration of the Local 600 Mentorship Program is being labeled as a “pilot program.” But pilots are known for taking flight, and that outcome is every bit what Local 600 staff and committee members are hoping will happen with this new program in its efforts to enrich members’ careers and increase union solidarity. […]
It’s time to celebrate the holiday season. Not just with close family and friends, but with our extended family of Local 600 brothers, sisters, and kin. We hope these images will make your smile bigger and your laughter lighter. And, just know, that wherever we are in life today, we have company along the way. […]
The filmmaking communities of Albuquerque, NM and Los Angeles, CA gathered together to honor Halyna Hutchins this past weekend at candlelight vigils. Local 600 National President John Lindley had this to share with those who gathered in Los Angeles: “What’s clear to me is that she was beloved, respected, talented, and loving. She was one […]
ICG Local 600 and the entertainment community lost a beloved sister when Director of Photography Halyna Hutchins lost her life on the set of the film Rust. Hutchins was born in Ukraine and graduated from the American Film Institute in 2015. She was named a rising star by American Cinematographer Magazine in 2019. She is […]
Sensitivity and anti-harassment training have become regular features/conditions of employment, often as a way of satisfying state regulations or protecting the employer from potential liability. But Sunday’s bystander intervention seminar, conducted by the anti-harassment organization Hollaback! and tailored for Local 600 members, had a different goal: providing members of the camera and publicity teams with […]
This past weekend, Locals 600, 700, and 44 hosted members of the 13 Hollywood Locals for the joint “Solidarity Sign Squad” event. All photos by Local 600 Still Photographer Byron Cohen
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, Locals 600 and 700 came together for an inter-guild car painting event where IATSE members from all the Hollywood Locals had words of solidarity painted on their cars. There was a constant stream of new cars to deck out during the seven-hour event. Many thanks to all the volunteers who […]
Pamela Adlon, the creator, executive producer, director, and star of Better Things has long been a passionate advocate for the wellbeing of members of her crew. With national attention focused on IATSE as the union gears up for a strike authorization vote, Adlon put her money – and her camera – where her mouth is. […]
Despite the considerable challenges of working during a pandemic, Local 600 members once again found ways to make great TV happen. For a lucky few, their work was acknowledged with a 2021 Emmy Award nomination. 600LIVE! was able to catch up with seven of the nominees across multiple categories. We asked them their thoughts and […]