California Legislature Approves $750 Million Film Tax Credit by Wide Margin
27 Jun 2025California legislators have voted to approve a major expansion of the state’s tax credit for film and TV production.-
How Banning State Regulations of AI Harms Workers
26 Jun 2025The ban on state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) contained in both the House and Senate versions of the Republican megabill is overly broad, dangerous to workers, and out of step with public interest. -
Trump Cannot End Union Bargaining for Federal Workers, Judge Rules
25 Jun 2025A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Republican President Donald Trump's administration from eliminating union bargaining for hundreds of thousands of federal workers at 21 agencies. -
LA City Officials Approve New 5-Year Contract With FilmLA, Despite Groups Calling For Permitting Process Reform
24 Jun 2025Los Angeles city officials voted Friday morning to renew its contract with FilmLA for another five years, despite advocacy groups pushing for reforms to the city’s permitting process -
IATSE Joins AFL-CIO Call to Strike Reckless Ban on State AI Policy from Budget Reconciliation Bill
24 Jun 2025The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) joined the AFL-CIO and 18 national labor organizations in urging the Senate to remove a dangerous provision from the budget reconciliation bill that bans states from enacting or enforcing artificial intelligence (AI) protections. -
Filmscape Chicago 2025
24 Jun 2025Local 600 hosted a booth at the 2025 Filmscape trade show in Chicago. The annual event educates the greater Midwest film and television community on the latest industry technology.
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Writers Guild East Members Ratify First Union Contract at Story Syndicate
24 Jun 2025Nonfiction entertainment workers who are members of the Writers Guild of America East have ratified a first union agreement with prestige documentary company Story Syndicate. -
Clone of "Outside the Frame" Episode 3: Johanna Coelho and Aymae Sulick (The Pitt)
20 Jun 2025For the third episode of ICG Magazine’s “Outside the Frame,” we sit down with Director of Photography Johanna Coelho and Camera Operator Aymae Sulick from MAX’s hit medical drama, The Pitt. -
Getting to Net-Zero Production: Part IV
17 Jun 2025The introduction of mobile Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) has led to a paradigm shift in how power is sourced, distributed, and managed on movie sets and in live events.
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The Eco-Friendly Option that Could Save Your Production Thousands
17 Jun 2025While often overlooked, the home appliances showcased on screen play a crucial role in shaping both the story and the world we live in—impacting everything from the environment to your production’s
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SAG-AFTRA and Video Game Employers Reach Tentative Agreement on Interactive Media Contract; National Board to Review
16 Jun 2025It is expected the strike will be suspended once the terms of a strike suspension agreement are finalized with employers -
Local 600 @ Cine Gear Expo Los Angeles
11 Jun 2025Local 600 and ICG Magazine hosted a booth and panel at this year's Cine Gear Expo Los Angeles held at Universal Studios.
