IATSE Preparing Members For Possible Strike
17 Sep 2021IATSE is continuing to prepare its members for a possible strike or a lockout if it can’t make a deal with management’s AMPTP for a new film and TV contract. The union’s current contract was set to expire July 31 but was extended through September 10, the union says, “in an effort to exhaust every opportunity to make a deal.”Emmy Nominees Remember a Year Like No Other
15 Sep 2021Despite the considerable challenges of working during a pandemic, Local 600 members once again found ways to make great TV happen.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom beats back GOP-led recall
15 Sep 2021California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday emphatically defeated a recall aimed at kicking him out of office early, a contest the Democrat framed as part of a national battle for his party’s values in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and continued threats from “Trumpism.”Deep Dive with "Fantasy Island" (Sept 26)
15 Sep 2021Local 600/ICG Magazine’s “Deep Dive” #7 unites the creative team behind this summer’s most visually daring reboot, Fantasy Island.DP Greig Fraser: Don’t Be Guy to Screw up Dune
14 Sep 2021You don’t want to be the guy that screws up Dune,” said the tentpole’s cinematographer, Australian Greig Fraser, during a TIFF Visionaries talk in which he discussed his craft.DP Wally Pfister: LA Rams’ Supernatural SoFi Stadium Video
12 Sep 2021As the Los Angeles Rams take the field at SoFi Stadium on Sunday — marking the team’s first game in the new $5.5 billion venue with fans in the seats — players will come out a 90-second hype video flashing across the Jumbotron, showing Angelenos being drawn to the stadium by an almost supernatural force.Union Looking to End Industry’s Exploitation
07 Sep 2021Working in Hollywood may sound glamorous but the vast majority of workers in entry-level, assistant and support staff positions are vulnerable to pervasive poor working conditions that ensure poor levels of pay and pose safety risks.Hollywood: What it’s like Working 14-Hour Days
07 Sep 2021After a COVID hiatus, Hollywood productions are now trying to make up for lost time and fulfill the endless desire for new content across streaming platforms. And it’s taking a big toll on the people making that content.Basic Agreement Bargaining Update
31 Aug 2021After more than six weeks of negotiation over a period of four months, it remains clear that the employers are unwilling to resolve our priority issues - living wages, reasonable rest, meal breaks, sustainable benefits and streaming (aka “not so new media”).Flash Cinematographer Takes On Massive Scope
27 Aug 2021There is as much secrecy surrounding The Flash movie as there is anticipation, and that’s saying something. This DC Comics adaptation has been years in the making, with various directors and screenwriters coming and going before Warner Bros.Does #MeToo Need Time’s Up?
27 Aug 2021After a month of brutal headlines, Time’s Up CEO Tina Tchen resigned on Thursday, leaving behind deep questions about the organization’s mission and values and whether it can continue in its current form.