How To Beat The Heat On Set

When shooting exteriors in the exteme heat (or even normal heat), it's important to arm yourself with the knowledge of how to work safely throughout the day. Script supervisor and set medic, Lesli Lytle, has written the comprehensive piece below to help protect all crew members on hot days. Heat ...

Inflation Reduction Act & Voter Power

President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act has given workers across the country a few reasons to celebrate. This bill is investing in a clean-energy future and creating tens of thousands of new union jobs in the workforce. This is the first bill we’ve seen that acknowledges the climate crisis ...

IATSE Blood Drive September 2022

MPI Travel Expense Reimbursement Guide

Effective June 24, 2022, in the fight to protect reproductive health services (such as abortions) for millions of people across the nation, the Motion Picture Industry Health Plan (MPIHP) began covering travel expenses related to obtaining MPIHP Covered Services in a state where that service is illegal.  For example, travel ...

IATSE Annual Red Cross Blood Drive

All are welcome at the IATSE Red Cross Blood Drive. Each year, Local 871 and the Costume Designers Guild get together to organize a great blood drive for those in need.  You do not need to be an IATSE member to donate. Details: Sunday, September 2021 9:00am - 3:00pm Location: Costume Designers Guild 3919 Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, ...