IATSE Local 481
New England Studio Mechanics
Proudly representing technicians, artisans, and craftspeople in the motion picture industry in New England since 1989.How can we help?
Hundreds of kids in Central Massachusetts will receive new toys this week thanks to the local film industry. A recently-filmed production featuring a scene set in a toy store donated hundreds of new toys to a Worcester movie prop shop, Westerman’s. On Saturday, Westerman's will host a toy drive to distribute the toys to hundreds of local families.
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A STUDY BILLED as the first of its kind indicates the initial season of Hulu’s Castle Rock television series received a projected $14.6 million in film tax credits from the state and generated $69 million of total economic output in Massachusetts – a return of $4.73 for every dollar of tax credit.
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Local 481 has released a statement on the Black Lives Matter movement and the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests. The statement can be found on our web site and contains a link to a Google Doc containing BLM resources and donation sites.
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Local 481 Office Open with Reduced Staff
The office staff and employees of the Local will primarily be working remotely during the pandemic. There will be reduced staff at the office in Woburn during normal business hours but we ask that you please make an appointment if you require in office assistance. Calls to the office can be forwarded to staff working remotely.
While some of our job responsibilities will change during this very challenging time, we are committed to providing information and guidance to you while continuing the daily operations of the Local.
Valuable resources and links to help you and your families stay informed as the COVID-19 pandemic progresses in our region and globally.
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IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb provides an update about the union's ongoing efforts to support members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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IATSE political and legislative director explains why OSHA mandates, pension relief and more Payment Protection Program loans are needed to protect entertainment workers.
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The Massachusetts Production Coalition (MPC) has put together a list of 50+ productions that were shot in MA just in the last five years that are currently available to stream on various video on demand streaming services.
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