IATSE Local 479

[IATSE Local 479 @Local479]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this weekend's History of the ASA classes have been cancelled. Be sure to check the Training and Events Calendar, located on the Member Dashboard, for future updates.

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

The WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement. This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who stood with us for over 146 days. More details coming after contract language is finalized. #WGAStrike

[IATSE Local 479 @Local479]

Make a Donation to C.H.O.I.C.E.S.:
https://t.co/cIWG40JzK8

[IATSE Local 479 @Local479]

REMINDER!!! (and reminder that we need volunteers)

The first Atlanta Motion Picture Entertainment Community Food Drive will take place at IATSE Local 479 this Saturday, from 10am to 3pm.

This opportunity is open to anyone currently impacted by the work stoppage...

[IATSE Local 479 @Local479]

Contribute to the Cause
Help C.H.O.I.C.E.S. continue its fight against Childhood Obesity and Food Insecurity affecting families in the Metro Atlanta area by donating today.

"No amount is too small for a need this great!"

[Local 479 @Local479Media]

IATSE Local 479 is pleased to host @sagaftra in Atlanta as their members meet with SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. We stand in #solidarity with our kin in seeking a fair and equitable contract with the AMPTP #unionstrong

[Local 479 @Local479Media]

This is a reminder that IATSE Local 479 is once again offering the Robert Vazquez Scholarship opportunity for 2022!

The Robert Vazquez scholarship was launched in 2014 to award scholarships to a member, member’s spouse, child, grandchild or...

[IATSE Local 479 @Local479]

We are all Sarah Jones.

[IATSE Local 479 @Local479]

Please join us in celebrating the life of Sarah Jones on Sunday, October 2nd from Noon to 4pm at Bessie Branham Park in the Kirkwood community.

[IATSE Local 479 @Local479]

...and IATSE Local 479 has made a donation to the Sarah Jones Film Foundation, dedicated to promoting a culture of safety awareness on every set.

#safetyforsarah #safetyonset #stronglikeagiraffe #wearesarahjones

[Local 479 @Local479Media]

Registration for @CineGearExpo Atlanta is now open. Professional film technicians from @Local479 will be in attendance both days so stop by and see us at booth S306.

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https://t.co/0qiQHjMx8N
#iatselocal479 #2022CineGearExpoATL

[Local 479 @Local479Media]

The Georgia Film Office reports that the State of Georgia hosted 412 productions, represented by 32 feature films, 36 independent films, 269 television and episodic productions, 42 commercials, and 33 music videos between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.

[Teamsters @Teamsters]

Gen. President Sean M. O’Brien & Motion Picture Div. Director Lindsay Dougherty met with @IATSE President Matthew Loeb at #Teamsters HQ yesterday to reaffirm the ‘Mutual Aid & Assistance Pact’ between both unions to work together to achieve shared goals: https://t.co/AfB8PqN8ll