Member Application
For information on what I.A.T.S.E. Local 849 does, the geographic area covered in our jurisdiction, and the departments we represent, please visit our about page.
Please review our Membership FAQs page for further details or answers to some questions. Any other questions regarding membership, requirements, or the process can be directed to our office staff - applications@iatse849.com
Becoming a Member
If you meet the requirements, you may apply for membership with IATSE Local 849. Becoming a member will give you priority for hiring, access to the Local's Health Plan, RRSP Plan, Life Insurance, training opportunities, and many other benefits.
Entry Level / Referral
If you are looking to get work in the film industry in one of the departments Local 849 represents, you can register as a Referral. A person on the Referral List is not a Member of Local 849, but when Local 849 receives requests for daily crew on a film production and cannot fill those requests from within the membership, we turn to the Referral List.
Reinstating Membership
If you were once a member if IATSE Local 849 but are no longer, you cannot apply as a new member, but there are options for you to reinstate your membership or work in the film indsutry again.
Transferring Membership
If you are a member of another IATSE Local, you may transfer your membership to Local 849 or if you are currently a member of Local 849, you may transfer your membership to another IATSE Local.
Sister Local Status
If you are a member of another IATSE Local, you can apply for Sister Local Status with IATSE Local 849 relatively easily. Sister members are able to indicate their availability to be listed on daily hires lists and are able to be hired after full members of IATSE Local 849 are working or otherwise unavailable.