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 working behind the camera.
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The June 2, 2022 issue of Variety features a spotlight on Massachusetts. Thanks to Lisa Strout at the Massachusetts Film Office, David Hartman at the Massachusetts Production Coalition, and many of our stakeholders for helping to pull this together.
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The comedy family-drama film ""CODA" written and directed by Cambridge native Sian Heder received the top Academy Award for "Best Picture" in addition to bringing home awards for "Best Adapted Screenplay" and "Best Supporting Actor".
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Film industry professionals from Massachusetts have joined together to advocate for the elimination of the sunset for the Film & Television Production Incentive program being considered by the commonwealth’s legislators. In turn, keeping thousands of Massachusetts Film and TV jobs alive in our state.
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A STUDY BILLED as the first of its kind indicates the initial season of Hulu’s Castle Rock television series received a projected $14.6 million in film tax credits from the state and generated $69 million of total economic output in Massachusetts – a return of $4.73 for every dollar of tax credit.
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Hundreds of kids in Central Massachusetts will receive new toys this week thanks to the local film industry. A recently-filmed production featuring a scene set in a toy store donated hundreds of new toys to a Worcester movie prop shop, Westerman’s. On Saturday, Westerman's will host a toy drive to distribute the toys to hundreds of local families.
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Local 481 has released a statement on the Black Lives Matter movement and the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests. The statement can be found on our web site and contains a link to a Google Doc containing BLM resources and donation sites.
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IATSE political and legislative director explains why OSHA mandates, pension relief and more Payment Protection Program loans are needed to protect entertainment workers.
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The Massachusetts Production Coalition (MPC) has put together a list of 50+ productions that were shot in MA just in the last five years that are currently available to stream on various video on demand streaming services.
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