The Actors Fund: There to Help 600 Members
15 Apr 2020
In times of crisis, The Actors Fund goes into immediate action.
COVID-19: Healthcare Qualifying Hours Relaxed for Members with 100 Hours or More Banked
10 Apr 2020
On Thursday, Apr. 9, the MPIPHP Directors extended eligibility for Active Participants in the Motion Picture Industry Health Plan who are currently enrolled and whose Benefit Period ends on June 30, 2020 – ie, for the Qualifying Period that ends on April 25, 2020. Members who are on COBRA and those enrolled as Disabled are not eligible for the new hourly exception.
Spotlight: Claire Folger
07 Apr 2020
Several years ago, a camera assistant friend of Claire Folger’s drew the comparison between a film camera and a rather different device.
3D Agents of Shield
03 Apr 2020
“I’ve always been a tinkerer,” describes L.A.-based camera operator Andrew Brinkhaus. “When the COVID-19 shut down hit, like many, I got online and started reading.
Volunteers, Members Who Need Help, Connections, Go to IATSECares.org
02 Apr 2020
At the last NEB meeting, I rolled out the 600 Strong website we put together to connect members in need with those who would like to volunteer. The responses I heard were overwhelmingly positive and I can’t thank you enough for that. Since then, IATSE has launched a website called IATSE Cares (www.iatsecares.org), which not only does exactly what we were trying to accomplish, but in some ways does it better.
IATSE Union Launches Mutual Aid Effort, IATSECARES.org
30 Mar 2020
New York, NY — IATSE launched its mutual aid program, dubbed Coronavirus Active Response and Engagement Service (C.A.R.E.S.) on Saturday. Through a new website, iatsecares.org the program facilitates volunteer deliveries for at-risk members, as well as a system for volunteers to intermittently check in with other members by phone.
Congress Passes "CARES" Act Providing Immediate Economic Relief for Entertainment Workers
27 Mar 2020
Washington — In its latest response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, Congress has passed a third package of emergency relief legislation, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security “CARES” Act. This bill will provide tangible and immediate economic relief for entertainment workers across the United States, many of whom found themselves out of work overnight due to COVID-19 related cancellations across all sectors of the entertainment industry.
IATSE Commits $2.5 Million to Entertainment Charities Amid Coronavirus Crisis
17 Mar 2020
New York, NY — With thousands of entertainment workers displaced as a result of social distancing measures to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the IATSE General Executive Board approved $2.5 million in donations to three entertainment charities Tuesday. The funding will go to the Actors Fund, the Motion Picture and Television Fund, and the Actors Fund of Canada.
ICG Local 600 Elects John Lindley New National President
16 Mar 2020
John Lindley, ASC, Elected National President of International Cinematographers Guild In Special Election. Voting Conducted Online to Alleviate COVID-19 Safety Concerns.
Safety Heroes
13 Mar 2020
Experts agree on this point: when it comes to safety, the film and TV industry has been complacent for too long.
NAB Show Off for April
11 Mar 2020
In the interest of addressing the health and safety concerns of our stakeholders and in consultation with partners throughout the media and entertainment industry, [we] have decided not to move forward with NAB Show in April.
IATSE Charters New Arts & Cultural Workers Local in Vancouver
06 Mar 2020
VANCOUVER, BC – On February 5, the IATSE issued a charter to the newly-formed Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU), IATSE Local B-778. Charter members of the new Local had already established the Vancouver Artists Labour Union Co-operative (VALU CO-OP), an innovative workers’ co-operative that facilitates fair, flexible, secure, and democratic employment for artists.