IATSE Local 490

03/30/2026

The annual number of unscripted and reality series with season premieres in the United States has plummeted by a third since 2022, according to Luminate, a research group. It fell 15 percent just last year, to 794.

The number of unscripted series has plummeted by a third since 2022. As the industry rapidly changes, an era is quietly vanishing.

03/26/2026

Hello Kin,

The 3rd installment of No Kings will be this Saturday the 28th in St. Paul MN. As union workers it is our duty and right to stand up for democracy. If you would like to join your union Kin to march to the State Capital we will be meeting at Harriett Island (49 Harriet Island Rd, St Paul, MN 55107) at Noon for a short rally then march to the Capital for a 2pm program.

Please look for Leazah Behrens or Fae Dougherty, they will have Local 13 flags to meet as a group. They will be there at 11 am. Bring your own signs and wear IATSE gear if you are able. We will be marching with many other Unions. Your friends and family are welcome to march with IATSE 13. All are welcome to join!

Labor + Friends for No Kings

In Solidarity,
Molly Diers (She/Her)
President IATSE Local 13

03/24/2026

03/18/2026

Our next Local 490 Crew Profiles is veteran Costume designer Deborah Fiscus.

IATSE Local 490  has some of the best crew in MN on our roster. They have worked on features, short films, video games and commercials. They are on the top shelf in the MN film industry. In this series, Crew Profiles, we are highlighting union members on our roster. Next up is Loca

03/16/2026

Congrats to the IATSE Kin behind tonight’s winners and nominees & a round of applause for the union crew that made tonight's ceremony possible.

03/16/2026

https://playbill.com/article/actors-equity-iatse-other-entertainment-unions-condemn-kennedy-center-closure

Trump recently announced that the Center would be closed for two years for renovations.

03/15/2026

https://youtu.be/MKZEwJD9wRo?si=zQhGfDPDNaPLzWir

Cinematographer Greig Fraser ACS, ASC breaks down the visual and lighting approach behind Dune: Part Two, from the film’s colour journey (Caladan to Giedi Pr...

02/20/2026

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) International President Matthew D. Loeb traveled to Washington D.C. on February 11th to meet with federal legislators and administration officials about implementing a […]

02/13/2026

Printed and designed by RAYGUN -- a fully unionized company. Raising money for 18 different immigrant support organizations in our communities. Online now, in RAYGUN locations soon!

02/03/2026

Local 490 Crew Profiles: Conduit Sound owner Jim Morgan!

IATSE Local 490  has some of the best crew in MN on our roster. They have worked on features, short films, video games and commercials. They are on the top shelf in the MN film industry. In this series,  Crew Profiles, we are highlighting union members on our roster. Next up is L

02/02/2026

Immigrants, we get the job done
Unions, we get the job done.
IATSE