Chicago’s film community is kicking off the holiday season with the return of the 3rd Annual Film Workers’ Holiday Market, hosted by the IATSE Local 476 Women’s Committee. The popular
The IATSE 476 Women’s Committee has organized the Film Workers’ Holiday Market on Sunday, December 17 in support of out-of-work film workers. Just in time to pick up a unique
Even as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers prepare to re-start negotiations on Wednesday, the economic effects of the ongoing strike
Members and friends of IATSE Local 476 gathered on Monday, May 12, to honor former Business Manager / Secretary-Treasurer Mark A. Hogan with the official dedication of the union’s hall
The Business Manager position for IATSE Local 476 has drawn interest from several qualified candidates in this election year, each bringing unique backgrounds and goals focused on supporting the union’s
While the agreements with Chicago Local 476 were still in place, a nationwide walk-out was looming at 12:01 a.m. Monday, if the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and Alliance of Motion
IATSE members are mobilizing in preparation of a nationwide strike as they meet a stalemate after months of contract negotiations with producers. The strike vote may happen as early as
On Saturday, members of I.A.T.S.E Local 476 picketed a Nike commercial that was filming in the city using a non-union crew. The members of Chicago Local 476 have become very diligent and resourceful at
I.A.T.S.E. Local 476 is sending VP Joe Connelly on a mission to forge partnerships with advertising agencies and commercial shops throughout the city. A production industry supplier with deep roots,
The Chicago Studio Mechanics Union works for interests that range far beyond the film industry Members of Chicago Local 476 picketed a non-union production shooting in the city last
“Bobcats and big machines have become a part of our Greens Department.” Bradley Matthys IATSE Local 476 President The Chicago Studio Mechanics Union Local 476 will begin instructing current and
The Studio Mechanics’ record-setting year is is complemented by growing diversity in leadership and membership The Chicago Studio Mechanics Union Local 476, a chapter of the International Alliance of Theatrical
Four former interns of the CineCares Foundation’s first cohort – Quristal Lopez, Joshua Brown, Curtis Gardner, and Cameron Allen – were voted into the IATSE Motion Picture Studio Mechanics Union,
The members of Studio Mechanics Local 476, the Chicago branch of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) union, work behind the scenes of every Cinespace production. Without their
A rock band consisting almost entirely of Local 476 members will gig Saturday night at the Cobra Lounge as part of a preproduction event for the
Negotiations between the AICP/Midwest and IATSE Local 476 went smoothly and quickly, to deliver a new four-year contract that
Almost all Local 476 board members and trustees were returned to office and one new member who was welcomed to the union’s executive board in an election held earlier this
WHO HE IS: Newly elected secretary treasurer/business manager heading IATSE Local 476, Motion Pictures Studio Mechanics?a third generation 476 member.
HOW HE VIEWS HIS JOB: “Having worked
Actor Jon Voight has unveiled a comprehensive ‘make Hollywood great again’ plan, aimed at revitalizing the U.S. film industry. Appointed as a “special ambassador” to Hollywood by President Donald Trump,
NBC has officially announced the renewal of all three of its flagship One Chicago dramas—Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med—for the 2025–2026 season. The announcement was followed by a
