ICG 669

ICG 669 proudly supports the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Canada and our kin in the USA. #StrongerTogether #IATSEPride

Thank you to IATSE Local 478 for the warm welcome to New Orleans during last week's IATSE General Executive Board meetings! Pictured below are the Canadian contingent and District 12 reps. Photos courtesy of 669 member Dylan Zack, who was also in attendance.

Given the escalating tensions between the United States and Canada, @IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb made the following statement during the IATSE General Executive Board meetings.

Thank you to our host local, IATSE 478, for welcoming us to New Orleans for the General Executive Board meetings! We have strong Canadian representation from District 12 (pictured) and other jurisdictions. It's always good to hear and learn from the reports of our US kin.

Excited to see #Alberta-shot #TheOrder, starring Jude Law and streaming in Canada on Feb 6 on Amazon Prime. It features the work of the talented members of @IATSE 212 and @ICG669, who get a nice shout-out from Director Justin Kurzel in the article!

Applications for the 2025 Calgary Trainee Program are now open! Applications close on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 5:00 pm PT. For eligibility and documentation requirements ➡️ tinyurl.com/2r6jt9y4.

Today is @Bell_LetsTalk Day. This year, #BellLetsTalk Day is putting a spotlight on the growing youth #mentalhealth crisis in Canada. Until midnight today, January 22, 2025, Bell will match every $5 donation you make to help youth mental health in Canada.

The Coffee Table Mentorship Series returns with special guests Braden Haggerty & Kim MacNaughton! Join us on February 23 as we explore the intricacies of underwater cinematography through the lens of two experienced practitioners of the craft. Register 🔗 tinyurl.com/53v2y2km

📣 Financial Wellness Workshop Alert! Survive and Thrive with Scott Elliott, CPA 🗓️ Wed. January 15 🕰️ 1-2 pm ET | 10-11 am PT 💻 Zoom 🔗FREE afchelps.ca/workshop/survi… Developed by CPA Canada as part of their financial literacy education program and brought to you by @AFC_helps.

Happy Holidays from all of us at ICG 669!

The #Calltime Campaign has created a Holiday Guide to help you manage stress, prioritize your wellness, and embrace the season with calm and positivity. ✅ Key strategies to manage holiday stress ✅Expert advice from a leading mental health professional calltimementalhealth.com/managing-holid…

Check out 'The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn' from Dec. 13, 2024, where their film and TV panel discuss the foreign tax incentive increases announced by the province. tinyurl.com/3ejsbmp8

Great news! The 2025 BCGov budget includes increases to the FIBC tax credit (Canadian content) (35% > 36%), and the PSTC (international projects) (28% to 36%). Projects in B.C. production costs of > than $200M will get 2% bonus. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024F…

Thank you to all members who attended the High Level 2nd AC Skills Workshop in Calgary. A huge thank you to Doug Lavender and Ivona Ries for sharing their knowledge. We also want to thank @panavision and @SunbeltRentals for supporting our members and their education.

It's #GivingTuesday! If you're in a position to do so, please consider a donation to @AFC_helps, which has helped thousands of #IATSE members when they've needed it.

The next Coffee Table Mentorship session with special guests Craig Wrobleski asc, csc and Damon Moreau will be held virtually on Sunday, Dec 8! Learn more and register here ➡️ tinyurl.com/du4dbydt

Time is running out to vote in the 2024 Executive Board Election! Polling closes on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 12:00 pm PT. Check your emails for voting instructions!

.@Telefilm_Canada : Pourquoi investir dans des producteurs qui n’ont pas signé pas des contrats équitables, qui protègent la santé, la sécurité et s’assurer que les créatifs et équipes soient payés ?

.@Telefilm_Canada: Why are you investing in producers who haven’t signed fair contracts - which protect everything from health & safety to making sure creatives, casts & crews get paid?

Join us at the Coping With Grief & Loss On Set session where we explore practical tools to manage grief, emotional hardship, & maintain mental well-being. Learn how to advocate for yourself & others in ways that support constructive, sustainable healing. tinyurl.com/58byyucd