NEW APPLE BOX TALKS PODCAST: GEORGE CHAPMAN (891'S FIRST-EVER BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE)
Posted: Dec 19, 2024 13:15
Updated: Dec 19, 2024 13:15
In 2021, we sat down with the legendary George Chapman, IATSE 891's first-ever Business Representative, on our Apple Box Talks podcast. In memory of George's passing, we are releasing the episode now as we go back into our podcast archives.
George walks us through his story in both his days in the Lighting and Set Decorating departments as well as his time as Business Rep. and then as President. With a library of fascinating stories to share—such as how he was referred by John Wayne for his first job in the film industry—this is an episode you don't want to miss. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.
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HOLIDAY SEASON HOURS OF OPERATION
Posted: Dec 18, 2024 09:27
Updated: Dec 19, 2024 11:42
ADMINISTRATION:
OPEN: Friday December 20, 2024
CLOSED: December 23, 2024 to January 2, 2025
RE-OPEN: Friday January 3, 2025
DISPATCH:
OPEN: Friday December 20, 2024 until 3:00pm
CLOSED: December 21, 2024 to January 2, 2025
RE-OPEN: Friday January 3, 2025
New Hours on Fridays – 7:30am to 8:00pm
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BARGAINING UPDATE
Posted: Dec 19, 2024 11:39
Updated: Dec 19, 2024 11:42
Dear members,
As of December 18, 2024, the BC Council of Film Unions (BCCFU) has exchanged proposals with the Negotiating Producers (AMPTP/CMPA) to review over the winter hiatus.
A big thank you to the bargaining committee, who worked through finalizing our maintable and sidetable proposals — our work is not yet finished, but we want to recognize the time and effort it takes to work through the most important thing we do for our members; preparing for, and negotiating the collective agreement.
As we head into 2025, important dates to follow:
January 13-17, 2025: Negotiations commence in Vancouver
January 20-24, 2025: Negotiations commence in Los Angeles
Upon a successful tentative agreement, the BCCFU would like to hold a townhall, similar to the one we held prior to voting on the extension, to go through the new deal points and answer member questions.
We look toward the New Year with a solid team, strong proposals and membership voices top of mind as we head into negotiations.
Wishing you all the best of the holiday season.
In Solidarity,
IATSE 891
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BC FILM TAX INCENTIVE ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted: Dec 13, 2024 11:50
Updated: Dec 19, 2024 11:41
On December 12, 2024, in a landmark announcement, the BC Government announced a series of tax incentives for the BC motion picture industry, to be included in the 2025 Provincial Budget.
The Film Incentive BC (FIBC) tax credit will increase from 35% to 36%.
The production services tax credit (PSTC) will increase from 28% to 36% for productions with principal photography starting Jan. 1, 2025.
Projects with BC production costs of greater than $200 million will receive a 2% bonus.
Based on feedback from animated productions, the Province also intends to restore regional and distant location tax credits for companies with a bricks-and-mortar presence outside of Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Whistler/Squamish.
Business Representative Crystal Braunwarth, along with Screen BC colleagues and stakeholders, has been working tirelessly with the government to ensure our voices, and the motion picture community's voice as a whole, has been heard. This announcement, a fulfillment of the campaign promise made in September, provides the industry with the stability and certainty that is required to plan for the future as we look forward to 2025.
"In BC, our incentive is unique — it is based on labour, which is based on jobs, and so every dollar paid out in an incentive is directly connected to the heartbeat of a worker, and their ability to pay their bills and put food on the table. It is not a race to the bottom — it is job creation that benefits British Columbians and invests in our people," says Crystal.
For more information on this announcement, please read the Government's press release here. Listen to Crystal on CBC Early Edition here.
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NEW APPLE BOX TALKS PODCAST: TODD MASTERS (MAKE-UP)
Posted: Dec 13, 2024 11:49
This week, on the newest episode of the Apple Box Talks podcast, we're joined by the department who make the monsters monstrous and the wounds look real, with credits to their name such as Predator, Look Who's Talking, and Six Feet Under. Please welcome Make-Up member Todd Masters to the Apple Box! WARNING: This podcast contains references to mature subject matter. Listener discretion is advised. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.
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