Film Commission, Unions Guilds & Industry Leaders
Participants will be introduced to key unions in the BC film industry gaining an understanding of the roles and departments under their representation. They will learn about various positions across departments in production and post-production, and the importance of union membership.
Intersections Media Opportunities for Youth Society works closely with a wide range of industry leaders who provide hands-on training, mentorship, access to equipment and studios, certifications, and direct pathways to employment in film and digital media. These partnerships enhance participant outcomes and ensure industry alignment.
Creative BC - BC Film Commission
Creative BC is an economic development agency supporting B.C.’s creative sector to reach its economic, social, environmental, and creative potential at home and globally.
The independent agency was created and supported by the provincial government to sustain and help grow B.C.’s creative industries.
IATSE Local 891
IATSE Local 891 supports all genres of production at all budget levels and have made some of the biggest feature films and some of the longest running and most successful television series ever screened. Each department of Local represents a particular entertainment industry trade or craft.
IATSE Local 118
IATSE Local 118 is the labour union supplying technicians, stagehands, artisans and craftspeople to the Greater Vancouver entertainment industry, including live theatre, rock and roll, trade shows, and conventions.
Directors Guild of Canada, British Columbia
The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) is a national labour organization that represents over 5,500 key creative and logistical personnel in the screen-based industry covering all areas of direction, design, production and editing.
Vancouver Post Alliance
The VPA represents the interests of the post-production industry in British Columbia. It promotes talent, facilitates knowledge exchange, supports professional development, and fosters networking and collaboration.
ACFC West
The Association of Canadian Film Craftspeople, Local 2020 Unifor is a technical film union recognized by the Labour Board of British Columbia. We began as an association of freelance film technicians who were unified in their need for protection and endorsement while working in the film industry. A Canadian union made up of quality, experienced craftspeople where our expertise in over 20 departments make ACFC West, Local 2020 Unifor your best choice.
ICG 669
The ICG 669 membership is involved in all aspects of film and television that pertain to the Camera. Directors of Photography, Camera Operators, Camera Assistants, Unit Publicists, Unit Still Photographers, Electronic Camera people, Video Assist, Digital
Engineers and Technicians, Data Management Technicians and Camera Trainees in all phases of theatrical feature films, films for television release, internet and television series productions.
