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The Intro to Video Assist workshop was a great success! Thank you to Amanda Trimble for leading the session & to everyone who joined us.

Big thanks to @rawcameraco for hosting us at their Winnipeg facility & providing the equipment that made this workshop possible!

#servethecreative #rawmanitoba
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Today, we observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. We honour the 14 women lost on Dec 6, 1989, and all those affected by gender-based violence.

It’s a day to remember and a reminder to act for safer, more equitable communities.
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Joint Health and Safety Committee Fundamentals 📢

This Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Fundamentals course is designed for current and aspiring committee members looking to enhance their knowledge and effectiveness.

🗓️ Sun, Jan 11
🕙 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PT
📍Zoom
🔗 tinyurl.com/yyrvv2mp
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Motion Picture Association – Canada (MPA-Canada), supported by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Canada, held an event showcasing the vital role of the global studios and streamers in Canada's creative economy.
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Time is running out! There is less than a week left to cast your vote in the 2025 Executive Board Election. Check your email for voting instructions and submit your vote today!

Polling closes Monday, December 1, 2025, at 12:00 pm PT.
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Introduction to Video Assist (Winnipeg) 📢

This one-day course provides hands-on training in essential video assisting skills. The day will start off with learning proper cabling techniques and an introduction to the QTAKE software.

🗓️ Sun, Dec 7
🕙 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
🔗 tinyurl.com/4zw74css
November 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
🗳️ Polling is now open for the 2025 ICG 669 Executive Board Election!

Check your inbox for voting instructions.

📅 Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025, at 12 pm PT
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Earlier this month, we hosted our Introduction to Film & Film Loading workshop in Calgary, a hands-on session focused on the foundational skills required for working with motion picture film within the camera department.
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This Remembrance Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all who have served and continue to serve, so that we may live in peace and freedom.

We encourage everyone to participate in an Act of Remembrance to pay respects to veterans and active service members.
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
👻🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻
October 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Yesterday, we, along with representatives from DGC BC, IATSE 891, Teamsters 155, and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB), visited the top five teams from this year’s Reel Thanks Challenge to present their awards.
October 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Members - The Nomination Period for the 2025 Executive Board Election is ending soon! Please submit any nominations by Monday, Oct 20, 2025, at 12:00 pm PT.

For more information on this year's election, including positions up for election, eligibility & how to nominate, visit tinyurl.com/56kwdhwb.
October 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!

A reminder that our office will be closed today (Monday, October 13, 2025). We will resume regular office hours tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It's Day 7 of the #ReelThanks25 Challenge and we have a $5,000 sponsor donation from ICG 669 and MBS Equipment Company Canada Ltd. up for grabs! The team to raise the most funds between 9AM and 5PM will receive the donation.

#BCFilm #BCFilmIndustry #YVRFilm #VancouverFilm #GVFB
October 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Members - Nominations for the 2025 Executive Board election are now open! 📢

Check your email for details on which positions are up for election and how to submit your nominations.

🗓️ The Nomination Period closes on October 20, 2025, at 12:00 pm PT.
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A big thank you to the CIFF team for organizing this event and having us be a small part of it! We are looking forward to attending next year and providing more exposure for our union across the Prairies!
Our team had an incredible time interacting with all those who came to our table, asked us many questions and were able to hear about on set experience from our member representative, 2nd AC Member at Large and Chair of the Trainee Committee, Ivona Ries.
October 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We had the privilege of attending the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) industry panel on “How to Get Into the Industry” and participating in their annual career fair expo for the first time.
October 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Conflict Resolution: Strengthening Communication Skills and Confidence 📢

Strengthen your communication skills & confidence to navigate facilitation, negotiation, mediation & conflict resolution.

🗓️ Sun, Oct 26
🕙 9 am - 5 pm PT
📍ICG 669 Office
🔗 tinyurl.com/mf4n8w4z
October 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember Survivors, honour the children who never returned home, and commit to learning, listening, and taking action.

#EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation
September 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Following the President of the United States' statement regarding a 100% Tariff on all foreign-made movies, @iatse.bsky.social has reaffirmed their statement from May, found here: tinyurl.com/yruxbrha
IATSE on President Trump Movie Tariff Announcement: ‘U.S. Needs Balanced Federal Response to Return Film and TV Jobs’ - IATSE
NEW YORK — IATSE continues to pursue all policy measures that can be implemented to return and maintain U.S. film and television jobs, while not disadvantaging our Canadian members. Federal […]
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September 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
ICG 669’s annual Executive Board Elections are coming up! Get your nominations ready - the nomination window opens Oct. 6 and closes Oct. 20. For a list of positions up for election and nomination criteria, check out the Elections page on the Member Portal or reach out to the office.
September 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🎬 Women’s+ Committees’ Emerging Filmmakers Screening

Join us on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at The Cinematheque (Vancouver) for a special in-person screening of short films created by emerging women+ filmmakers!

👉 RSVP here: tinyurl.com/mtcbrzz3
September 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations ICG 669 member and IATSE 667 kin who received a 2025 CSC Award!

For a full list of award winners, visit 🔗 tinyurl.com/37b73rtr
September 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Introduction to Video Assist - Calgary 📢

This one-day course provides hands-on training in essential video assisting skills.

🗓️ Sun, Oct 19
🕙 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PT
📍Panavision Calgary
🔗 tinyurl.com/5cvhta3s
September 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
🚨 Time is running out to submit your entry for the Women's+ Committees' Emerging Filmmakers Screening! 🚨

🗓️ The deadline is Saturday, September 13, 2025.

📩 For upload instructions, email womensplusscreening@gmail.com.
September 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM