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The Entertainment Union Coalition (EUC), on behalf of our 167,000 members, has met with top California gubernatorial candidates to educate them about the work of our members, the challenges you face, and the need to protect, stabilize and grow film and television jobs throughout our state.

The trade group’s latest green production resource offers advice for cutting down emissions on set — and selling that approach to top creatives and heads of department.

At Cine Gear Connect in New York, Local 600 sponsored a table and panel, “Realizing the Shot: Relationships, Attitudes and Protocols.”

During a spotlight hearing convened by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congresswoman Laura Friedman (D-Calif.) at Burbank City Hall on Friday, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) International President Matthew D. Loeb emphasized the growing need for a federal film/tv production incentive to level the playing field and protect American creative jobs.

On Sunday, March 15, the Eastern Region Young Workers Committee hosted an Oscars watch party at Pig Beach.

Gov. Gavin Newsom more than doubled the state’s film subsidy to $750 million last year in response to a dramatic downturn in production. But as “The Pitt” shows, that extra money does not translate to a proportional increase in jobs.

Several states and cities have been pushing for a more sustainable future. Here is an update on a few initiatives across the country.

On March 18, 2026, SXSW will honor a film or television show that embodies climate storytelling with the Green Lens Award.

Chicago's Digital Utility Sonia Jourdain gets a sustainability shout-out for bringing her own utensils and bento box to set for years.

The Publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG), IATSE Local 600, are pleased to welcome entertainment industry luminaries to present awards at the 63rd Annual ICG Publicists Awards.