If you watch television, movies, or surf the web, you have seen our work. Local 481 represents over 900 of New England’s most experienced motion picture technicians and craftspeople working behind the camera.
Interested in becoming a Local 481 member? Learn about the many member benefits that you will receive. Also, browse our information on membership requirements and application and transfer procedures to find out how easy it is to join our union.
Browse our list of links to Industry Associations and Labor Organizations, download PDFs of maps for our production zones and agreements, and find contact information for our list of Film Offices, Commissions, and other New England Production Locals.
This is a fixed 30 mile radius around Boston City Hall. Under the ASA, if a location is within the 30 mile Production Center, anyone whose principal residence is within Local 481 jurisdiction is a Local Hire and the production is not required to provide a...
This is a fixed 30 mile radius around Boston City Hall. Under the CPA, Nearby Locations (non overnight) outside the Production Zone require payment of travel time and mileage.
