The IATSE Local 600 International Cinematographers Guild offers many benefits for those in the camera department. Here’s everything you need to know.
The following material is an excerpt from the No Film School How to Make Money as a Cinematographer course.
If you work anywhere near the film industry, you have more than likely heard of IATSE, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and probably even know of a member. Of this alliance, the Local 600 ICG (International Cinematographer’s Guild) represents Cinematographers and other members that make up the camera department.
This union is not only important for things like healthcare and retirement but is also a necessity if you want to work on bigger film projects and television shows.
Let’s take a look at the history, what it takes for a Cinematographer to join, and why you need to.
Author: Heath McKnight
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
