IATSE Local 479

10/07/2025

Local 479 will be participating in the world-famous Atlanta PRIDE Festival THIS WEEKEND in Midtown Atlanta. The IATSE Local 479 Pride Committee will have multiple tents (G33, G34, and G35) set up in the Marketplace vendor area inside of Piedmont Park. There will be a raffle and a photo booth, and photo strips will be free to all who stop by to say hi. Booths will be open from 10am-6pm both Saturday and Sunday – be sure to wave to our members marching in Sunday's parade!

09/24/2025

Join ICG: International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600) at Booth S1711 and IATSE Local 479 at Booth S1604 at Cine Gear Expo Atlanta at Trilith Studios on Friday, October 3rd, and Saturday, October 4th, 2025.

Check out the panels sponsored by the IATSE locals on both days:

Friday, October 3rd, at 11 am (EDT)
Stage 23

“Extended Takes, Guns, Power Lines & Lightning… Oh Boy!”
Safety protocols evolve with experience, research, and technology.

The Industry-Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee is focused on updating and modifying their safety bulletins to keep up with the latest research and real life on-set experience. Join representatives and members of IATSE Local 600 and Local 479 in a discussion of the new safety guidelines for extended takes, fi****ms & ammunition, working around powerlines, inclement weather and more.

Panelists include:
Alfeo Dixon, SOC, Camera Operator
Bob Shelley, Special Effects
Lisa Reynolds, Special Effects
Whit Norris, Sound Mixer
Kevin Cerchiai, Boom Operator

Sponsored by the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600, and Studio Mechanics Local 479

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Saturday, October 4th, at 11 am (EDT)
Stage 23

“Making Your Mark in Unscripted”

Unscripted Television is a career and often, an on-ramp. Join ICG Local 600 Directors of Photography and Camera Operators as they talk about how they won their place on unscripted productions, adapt to executing the vastly different storylines, manage often unique personalities, and support each other on the path to success in the face of constant competition.

Panelists include:
Chris Schutz, Camera Operator
Jessica Grizzell, Camera Operator

Sponsored by the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600

09/10/2025

Presented by the Entertainment Community Fund in partnership with the IATSE Education and Training Department, intro to Anxiety Toolbox is a 90-minute workshop designed to help people who struggle with a variety of anxiety-related concerns (e.g., panic attacks, Generalized Anxiety, performance anxiety).

The goal of this workshop is to provide education on anxiety and to teach coping skills for managing anxiety symptoms. This is an introduction seminar to a larger 3-part series that participants can register for on a monthly basis through the Entertainment Community Fund.

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3025145065368847455

08/25/2025

Congratulations to the Local 479 DEI Committee for their recent school supply community event in southwest Atlanta!

08/12/2025

This past Sunday, members of IATSE 479 Young Workers Committee participated in a community event to give the next generation of filmmakers hands-on experience alongside working professionals. Read more on the Local 479 Young Workers page...

08/11/2025

Sign up to participate in the IA's Safe & Sound Week!

The theme for Safe + Sound Week 2025 is Preparedness is Your Superpower! Join us this week and get prepared with a hop-on, hop-off IATSE webinar rebroadcast marathon. Register for each day of Safe + Sound Week webinars at the links below.

Day 1:
12 - 1:30pm EDT: What's in Your First Aid Kit?
2 - 3:30pm EDT: Understanding Situational Awareness
4 - 5:30pm EDT: How to Create an Emergency Action Plan
Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8475161419867342423

Day 2:
1 - 2:30pm EDT: Mental Health Toolbox Talks (2025)
3 - 4:30pm EDT: Head Protection for the IATSE
Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3260438353581613654

Day 3
12 - 1:30pm EDT: Cold Exposure in the Workplace
2 - 3:30pm EDT: Heat Exposure in the Workplace
4 - 5:30pm EDT: Climate Change & Disaster Response
Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7549186811814933855

08/07/2025

This Sunday the IATSE 479 Young Workers Committee invites our members to participate at the Sarah Jones Camera Day, a community-centric event that teaches youth ages 10 to 18 about camera operation, filmmaking, and most importantly: safety, in a fun, low-barrier, and interactive format. Kids are highly encouraged to bring their own cameras and cellphones so they can participate! This event is FREE and open the public. This event will proceed rain or shine!

08/06/2025

Join the Local 479 DEI Committee this Saturday, August 9th, as they once again join with the Fulton County Board of Health for the second annual "Back 2 School Bash" and Health Fair at the St Paul Missionary Baptist Church in East Point. This back to school event lasts from 10am until 1pm delivering school supplies, health checks, and services to our members and members of the community.

07/21/2025

Follow the Official IATSE 479 Young Workers Committee for news about this and future events!

Sarah Jones Camera Day is a community-centric event at Historic Fourth Ward Park teaching youth ages 10 to 18 about camera operation, filmmaking, and most importantly—safety, with Georgia film professionals in a fun, low-barrier, and interactive format. Kids are highly encouraged to bring their own cameras and cellphones to participate with.

Location: Historic Old 4th Ward Park, Atlanta
Date: Sunday, August 10th Time: 2pm to 6pm
Ages: 10 to 18

In partnership with Local 479, RE:IMAGINE ATL, Local 600, WIFTA, Film Impact Georgia, The Mayor's Office of Entertainment

Parking
On-street parking is available on nearby streets North Angier Avenue, Morgan Street, Garden Park Drive, Dallas Street, and Rankin Street. Paid parking is available at Ponce City Market. You can use SpotHero and Parkopedia to find and reserve parking as well.

RSVP Today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sarah-jones-camera-day-a-youth-camera-film-lab-tickets-1501767660499

07/04/2025

Local 479 Studio Mechanics wishes you a safe and fun celebration of our nation's independence with your family and friends. Happy Fourth of July!!

06/28/2025

Congratulations to the IATSE Local 479 DEI Committee for a film industry focused health & resources fair held at the hall today from 11am to 2pm. DEI Chair Nat Kendrick thanked all the vendors and partners, and the Fulton County Board of Health Community Outreach department for helping to put everything together today.

06/28/2025

Today kicks off the Bi-Monthly Intersectional Readings series for the IATSE Local 479 Pride Committee at Joe's Coffee Shop in East Atlanta Village. Meeting begins at 2pm