BC Institute of Film Professionals
Phone: 604.291.6525
Fax: 604.692.2551
info@bcifp.com

Labour Organizations

A number of organizations represent the various people working on the film set and regulate employment within the industry. Each of these unions and guilds represents a range of skilled workers.

Education and experience requirements for entry into the different departments are determined according to current industry situations. Special certified skills may be required and may change from time to time.

Apprenticeship programs are offered in some job categories and are designed to provide advanced skills and training for higher-level positions in departments. These programs provide a combination of classroom teaching and on-the-job training over a period of one or more years. Final qualification may require an examination. The number of applicants accepted is limited each year and the requirements for entry may change.

Upgrading and special skills for crafts are provided through unions and guilds. Members should contact them directly for information.

Association of Canadian Film Craftspeople (ACFC West), Local 2020 CEP
108 - 3993 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC V5C 6P7
Tel: 604.299.2232
Fax: 604.299.2243
www.acfcwest.com
Accounting, Art, Construction, Continuity, Craft Services, Editing, Electric, Greens, Grip, Hair, Make-Up, Production Office, Props, Prop Building, Publicity, Scenic Art, Security, Set Decoration, Sound, Special Effects, Transportation, Wardrobe, Wranglers (Animal)

Directors Guild of Canada (DGC), BC District Council
430 - 1152 Mainland St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 4X2
Tel: 604.688.2976
Fax: 604.688.2610
www.dgcbc.com
Director, 1st AD (Assistant Director), 2nd AD, 3rd AD, 2nd Unit Director, Production Manager, Unit Manager, Location Manager, Assistant Location Manager, Production Assistant

IATSE Local 669 International Photographers Guild
IATSE Local 669
6/210 - 555 Brooksbank Ave.
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3S5
Tel: 604.983.5580
Fax: 604.983.5579
www.ia669.com
Motion Picture Technicians:
Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator, Aerial Operator, Underwater Cameraperson, Underwater Assistant, 1st Camera Assistant, 2nd Camera Assistant, Still Photographer
Video/Electronic Department:
Electronic Director of Photography, Electronic Camera Operator, Video/Electronic Playback Coordinator, Video/Electronic Playback Operator (formerly Video Assist I), Playback Coordinator, Playback Assistant, Video/Electronic Playback Assistant (formerly Video Assist II), Special Equipment Technicians, Remote Head Operator, Power Pod Operator, 360 Degree Imagery, Teleprompter

IATSE Local 891 Motion Picture Studio Production Technicians
IATSE Local 891
1640 Boundary Road
Burnaby, BC V5K 4V4
Tel: 604.664.8910
Fax: 604.298.3456
www.iatse.com
Accounting, Art Department, Construction, Costumes, Editing, First Aid/Craft Service, Greens, Grips, Hair, Lighting, Make-up, Painting, Production Office, Props, Publicity, Script Supervisors, Set Decorating, Sound, Special Effects, Video

Teamsters Union Local No. 155
490 E. Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5T 1X3
Tel: 604.876.8898
www.teamsters155.org
Transportation Coordinator, Driver Captain, Driver Co-Captain, Drivers: Cast/Crew/Work, Security, Trucks/Production Vehicles, Catering, Wrangler/Animal Handler

Union of BC Performers/BC Branch of ACTRA (UBCP)
400 - 856 Homer St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 2W5
Tel: 604.689.0727
Fax: 604.689.1145
www.ubcp.com
Actor (Performer), Animation Performer, Announcer, Background Performer, Qualified Background Performer, Choreographer, Dancer, Narrator or Commentator, Photographic Double, Principal Actor, Singer, Stunt Actor, Stunt Coordinator, Stunt, Performer, Special Skills Extra, Stand-in, Vocal or Dialogue Coach