Remembering Sarah Jones
Seven years ago today, Sarah Elizabeth Jones was tragically killed and several others were injured by a train while on set for the film ‘Midnight Rider’. It was the most […]
Hollywood Unions announce COVID-19 Testing and Protocols Adopted with the AMPTP to Allow Production to Resume Safely
Los Angeles, CA —The unions representing casts and crews today announced they have reached an agreement with the major studios on protocols to allow the industry to safely re-open. The […]
‘America’s Top Dog’ Crew Goes Union, Wins Benefits, COVID-19 Provisions Following Strike
For Immediate Release: Simi Valley, CA — Behind the scenes workers for A&E’s ‘America’s Top Dog’ represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and Teamsters Local 399 […]
The Safe Way Forward’ Joint Report from the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and Teamsters
Detailed Protocols Grounded in Latest Science From Foremost Epidemiologists and Experts Los Angeles — In the next major step toward the resumption of film and television production, the Directors Guild […]
DGA, IATSE and SAG-AFTRA Joint Statement on Back-to-work Procedure Collaboration
SAG-AFTRA, The DGA, and IATSE issued the following statement Wednesday: We all want folks to get back to work as soon as possible, but we need to do it right. […]
Employees at The Young Turks Announce Unionization
Culver City, California – Production and post-production workers at The Young Turks (TYT), the online network offering news from a progressive, left-leaning perspective, have organized a union through the International […]
IATSE Organizes, Wins Contract for ‘El Cuartito” Film Workers in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is open for business and the producers on the island know it! With an enticing tax incentive program that encourages projects to utilize the skills of local talent […]
IATSE members showcase crafts for Congress at “Beyond the Red Carpet: Movie & TV Magic Day”
Last week, IATSE, along with numerous stakeholders from the film and television industry, gathered with Members of Congress for the “Beyond The Red Carpet: Movie & TV Magic Day” on […]
Entertainment unions respond to USTR, urge Russia & China to protect and enforce copyrights
In response to a request for comments concerning both China’s and Russia’s implementation of their World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, IATSE joined the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the […]
BlackJack Film Crew Stands Together, Walks Off Set
HUDSON VALLEY, NY – The crew of a low budget film being shot in the Hudson Valley and Metro regions of New York, walked off the job Wednesday. The move […]
