We are ecstatic for L849 member Charlotte Gavaris & her amazing team who took home a CSA on Sunday for Achievement in Make-Up! Their work on "Sk+te'kmujue'katik (At the Place of Ghosts)" is a testament to their skill & talent. Congrats as well to "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" for their 3 wins!

Our 2nd Quarter General Meeting takes place Sunday, June 14. Everything you need to know to attend is sitting in your inbox. We'll see you there!

Happy 20th (🤯 ) to Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival! We are pleased to be presenting this year's Atlantic Auteurs on May 29 at 9 p.m at the Bus Stop Theatre. View the full festival program and purchase passes + tickets at hiff.ca today. See you there! 📽️ 🎞️ 🍿 🖌 poster by Andrew G Neville

We had a blast on Saturday at the 2026 Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala. A huge congratulations to all the nominees and winners! Read the full list of winners at buff.ly/dpQLh5o 📷️ Support4Culture

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 18. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 19. Enjoy the sunshine folks!

We're hiring a Membership Coordinator for a 1-year contract (with potential for extension). The application deadline is 11:59 PM AST on June 8th, 2026. Learn more about the position, duties, qualifications, schedule, and compensation at buff.ly/LL9ders.

We hope your May Day is one of celebration and community. The class divide in Canada has never been greater, but we continue to see pockets of hope and new victories for workers every day. The fight for people over profits continues. Today reminds us of the strength we have when we work together.

Tomorrow, April 28, is the National Day of Mourning in remembrance of workers killed or injured on the job. Every worker deserves to come home safely at the end of the day. Find a vigil or flag raising near you: NS | nslabour.ca NB | fednb.ca PEI | peifed.ca

EP John Griffin, EP Jeff Pinkner & EP/Director Jack Bender discuss what's in store for the fifth & final season of 'From'. buff.ly/fw3kD5b Don't worry #FROMily. You can get your 'From' fix on Sunday, April 19, with the premier of season 4 on #MGMplus. 📷️ 'From' season four. MGM+

Wishing everyone a restful long weekend! The office will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 and reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026. For urgent matters, please contact [email protected].

Introducing the Film Industry Orientation! The L849 Set Etiquette Course has been adapted into an online, self-directed course called the Film Industry Orientation. Developed in collaboration with NBCC, learners can now complete the course anytime, anywhere. Enrol today at learn.iatse849.com.

Happy Intl Trans Day of Visibility to our L849 kin! 🩵🩷🤍 To celebrate today: - Donate to an org in your area providing gender affirming care - Watch a TV show or film showcasing trans talent & trans stories. We're watching "Dawn, Her Dad and the Tractor." - Fight & organize for trans rights

We are overjoyed to see the recognition & celebration of our members’ talent with yesterday’s 2026 Canadian Screen Award nominees announcement! Congrats to: Sk+te'kmujue'katik - At the Place of Ghosts; There, There; This Hour Has 22 Minutes; The Trades & Everybody’s Meg. We are beaming with pride 🌟

Join How Green Is Our Screen for a FREE workshop on empowering a sustainable future in film and television production in NS. Register now to save your seat at 22minutes-howgreenisourscene.eventbrite.ca When: March 24th, 2026, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Where: 22 Minutes Studio - 1800 Argyle St. Halifax

Happy International Women's Day to all the women of Local 849! 2026 marks 115 yrs of IWD. Worldwide we are witnessing the organized pushback against gender equality & a regression of women's rights worldwide. The fight continues. Thank you to the women of Local 849: past, present, and future.

The nomination deadline for the 2026 Film Crew Excellence Award is extended to March 9. This is the award's 14th year honouring the professionalism, innovation, and ingenuity of crew in Nova Scotia. Write in now to nominate a crew member you feel is deserving of this prestigious award.

Though the commitment to the Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund remains the same, these proposed cuts will damage Nova Scotia's cultural sector. This is a time for us to show up for others who showed up for us in 2015 when we were battling similar devastating cuts. See you Wed.

Don't forget, our 2026 Annual General Meeting takes place tomorrow! Be sure to check your inbox for details. We look forward to seeing everyone at this once a year event.

As African Heritage/Black History Month 2026 wraps up, we want to take a moment to highlight our outrageously talented crew. Thank you for your hard work, your endless creativity & the immeasurable contributions you've made to our industry. Our productions & our Local are made better because of you.

Need Sunday plans? Add the 2026 Annual General Meeting to your weekend itinerary! Everything you need to join is waiting in your inbox.

Join us for the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This is the room where it happens and you'll want to be there! Find all the info you need in your email. See you on March 1st!

A reminder that Screen Nova Scotia and Screen Nova Studios Inc. will be hosting a town hall to update members on the status of the studio and next steps/future plans for the facility. The virtual town hall will take place on Feb 10, 2 - 3PM. RSVP by Feb 6 to attend. RSVP here buff.ly/hU9H49e .

Happy 2026 African Heritage/Black History Month! We've put together a list of recommendations for events to attend, films to watch, and people to learn from this month. There is plenty to explore and these lists are one of many ways you can celebrate this month. buff.ly/3GTpmOC

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The IATSE Local 849 office will be closed today, January 26, 2026 and staff will be working from home. If you need us, please call or email as usual. Stay safe out there!

Congratulations Bethana Briffet, Lauren Theriault & Cassandra Candela on your '26 CAFTCAD nomination for your terrific work on Monica's News! NB production Revival also picked up a nomination for Costume Design in TV - Sci-Fi/Fantasy. We wish everyone good luck at the award ceremony March 1!

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of Local 849 member Allan Collette. Allan was a Scenic Department member and an incredibly talented artist. We extend condolences to Allan's friends, family, and industry kin for this great loss.

Our office breaks for the holidays Dec 20 to Jan 4, but we will return refreshed in 2026. This year we crewed 19 productions, grew our membership to 562, & celebrated 35 years of Local 849. Thank you all for your hard work and unmatched talent. Warmest wishes to everyone and a happy new year!

Tomorrow is our last general meeting of 2025 and we hope to see your smiling faces there! A holiday social will take place after the meeting. Come eat, drink, and be merry with your brothers, sisters, and kin. An email with time, location, etc is waiting to be unwrapped in your inbox.

The Makeup Department is more than lipstick & loose powder. It's about creating believable characters. Longstanding member Betty Belmore discusses a day in the life of a Makeup Department HOD, how she began her film career, & why she values being a member of Local 849. buff.ly/kBtEe1y

Your weekend plans are taken care of. Join your Local 849 kin at the Q4 General Meeting. After business is concluded, the party begins with a holiday social. Check in inbox to find out how you can mix and a-mingle.

Thanks Media NB for inviting us to talk about IATSE667, DGC-Maritimes and IATSE849 at the AGM. The questions were interesting and thought-provoking. We look forward to future collaborations to boost film production in New Brunswick!

2025 is coming to a close. Which means it is time for our Q4 GM. Be sure to stop by and stay for the holiday social to follow. Check your email and find all the information you need to attend. See you there!

@iatsepride.bsky.social is hosting a virtual holiday party on Dec 7 at 6 PM AST and you're invited! Dress up in your favourite holiday sweater, pour your beverage of choice, and hangout with your IATSE kin. Open to everyone. Register to attend at bit.ly/48DQYBi 🌈 ☃️ 🎁

Don't miss this exciting panel discussion, available to Media NB members on Dec 5 at 2 PM at the Aberdeen Cultural Centre. Learn from L849 BA Shelley Bibby, L667 BA Dana Rutledge & DGC Maritimes Membership Services & Operations Manager Francine Deschepper. Reserve your seat today! bit.ly/3JBFgyi

Can you believe it is our final GM of 2025? Don't miss this one -- a holiday social will follow the meeting! Get all the details you need in your inbox.

Due to the current weather conditions, our office will have a delayed opening of 11 AM. For immediate/urgent assistance, please email [email protected].

This past weekend marked our third year participating in Operation Warm. We joined with our kin at Local 667, Local 680, and ADC 659 to distribute 300 hats, mittens, and coats to children and families in need. Operation Warm is more than a coat, providing warmth, confidence, and hope to children.

BA Shelley Bibby and Key Scenic Artist Kevin Lewis represented Local 849 on Monday at MPA-Canada's "Behind-the-Scenes" event on Parliament Hill. Kevin showcased his talent and skill with a live demonstration of how scenic artists create various faux stonework for film productions. 📸 Dave Chan

BA Shelley Bibby and Key Scenic Artist Kevin Lewis represented Local 849 on Monday at MPA-Canada's "Behind-the-Scenes" event on Parliament Hill. Kevin showcased his talent and skill with a live demonstration of how scenic artists create various faux stonework for film productions. 📸 Dave Chan

The IATSE Local 849 office will be closed tomorrow, Nov 11, for Remembrance Day. Staff will return to work on Wednesday, Nov 12. Urgent requests can be sent to [email protected].

Silver Wave Film Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Check out this New Brunswick festival from Nov 6 - 13. Be sure to attend the opening gala screening of "What We Dreamed of Then", crewed by IATSE 849. Visit buff.ly/vBddld8 to check out the full schedule and learn how to buy a ticket!

Congratulations to the new executive of the NSFL & to President Melissa Marsman, who was elected at the Federation's convention in Halifax! President Marsman is the first woman of colour to be elected president in the NSFL's 53-year history. Top img: NSFL new exec Bottom img: IASTE delegates

IATSE Local 849 will be making an appearance at this year's Charlottetown Film Festival. Running from Oct 15 - 19, ChFF 2025 is the festival's 11th year and it's biggest to date! Visit buff.ly/n1za5QC to purchase your ticket now.

Wishing everyone a weekend full of pie and pumpkins. Our office will be closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Tuesday , October 14. 🥧🦃

The Local 849 office will be closed on Tuesday, September 30 for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Find an event near you, watch and listen to CBC's day of special programming, and read the 94 calls to action. Staff return to the office on Wednesday, October 1.

Show up and speak out. Join us at our Q3 General Meeting tomorrow to get the latest updates and help shape your union. Info on joining in person or virtually is in your inbox. See you there!

Come and participate in your union. Your voice matters. Attend the Q3 GM on Sunday, Sept 21. Check your inbox for additional information.

Our Q3 GM is on Sunday, Sept 21. Join us for the snacks, stay for the democracy! Everything you need to know is waiting in your inbox.

Happy 1st day of AIFF 2025! Congrats on celebrating 45 years of Atlantic storytelling & cinematic excellence. This year's schedule include Local 849 productions Sk+te'kmujue'katik (At the Place of Ghosts), Little Lorraine, and Dancing on the Elephant. Sept 10 - 17 at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane HFX.