For Prospective Members
IATSE 481 has proudly represented technicians, artisans, and craftspeople in the motion picture industry in New England since 1989. 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.
We work behind the camera in the following crafts:
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Art Department Coordinator |
Grip |
Set Dressing |
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Set Construction |
Locations |
Sound |
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Costume /Wardrobe |
Marine Department |
Special Effects |
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Craft Service |
First Aid |
Teleprompter Operator |
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Electric/Set Lighting |
Properties |
Studio Teacher |
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Greens |
Picture Cars |
Video Assist |
Members of IATSE Local 481 enjoy the following benefits:
Professional Representation by a full-time Business Manager supported by a Field Representative and our Office Staff
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Availability List – members in good standing who are available to work can put themselves on an on-line, real time list 24/7
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Local 481 Web Site & Member’s Area -- includes valuable information and the “Production Outlook” of current and upcoming projects.
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E-Mail Alerts – on upcoming jobs, urgent crew needs, meetings, training opportunities, and other issues
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- Training - ongoing craft & safety training supported by a full-time Training Coordinator and provided free to all members.
- Short Term Disability Insurance -- available to all members in good standing
- Health & Retirement Benefits - All IATSE contracts include provisions for employer contributions to Health, Pension and Annuity. For benefit information visit the IATSE National Benefit Funds website at www.iatsenbf.org.
- 401 (k) Plan - tax deferred, employee funded, to provide for retirement
In order to become a member of IATSE Local 481:
- You must be of good moral character and reputation.
- You must have been a resident within the jurisdiction of the Local for at least 18 months immediately preceding the application. IATSE Local 481’s jurisdiction covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
- You must have a minimum of 30 days of work in the craft in which you are applying or that is related to the craft in which you are applying.
- You must be of legal age to engage in gainful occupation within the jurisdiction of the Local.
- There shall be no discrimination against any person in respect to membership in this Local by reason of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age or sexual orientation.
If you are interested in becoming a member of IATSE Local 481 please review our application procedures.
