FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ AND FILMING IMPACTS IN BC

The FIFA World Cup 26™ kicks off on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with Vancouver slated to host seven matches at BC Place between June 13 and July 7. Please note that the City of Vancouver will remain open for business, including film permitting services. Here are some protocols and resources to help guide you:

• Vancouver Community Activation Playbook
• Creative BC information by municipality
• Road closures
• Key dates and matches

(POSTED 2026-05-22)

IATSE 891 CELEBRATES NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time dedicated to learning the history, recognizing the resilience, and celebrating the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. IATSE 891 is committed to honouring Indigenous cultures by providing REDI training opportunities, promoting Indigenous voices, supporting Indigenous-led initiatives, and more. In our latest Spotlight, we recap some of our past Member and Artist Spotlights and Indigenous-led projects and events. Read here!

(POSTED 2026-06-02)

APPLE BOX TALKS: 891 MAKEUP MEMBER CORY ROBERTS

"We're in the kitchen, we're cooking up this blood...it's a lot of water, acrylics, paints, and thickening agents. That blood is fantastic."
From the department bringing the gore, the glamour, and everything in between, our newest guest on the Apple Box Talks podcast is 891 Makeup member Cory Roberts. With credits to her name including The Recruit, Batwoman, and Resident Alien, Cory shares some stories from the world of motion picture makeup, how she made her way into the industry, and the evolution of training opportunities as a Union member. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!

(POSTED 2026-05-29)