Union profile
ACFC West
Association of Canadian Film Craftspeople, Local 2020 Unifor. Represents film craftspeople in British Columbia.
- Permittee
- 60 days worked
- Full Member
- 90 days worked
- Application fee
- $85
- Operates in
- British Columbia
How to qualify
- Permittee: 60 days worked. At least 60 verifiable days on professional made-for-television productions or feature films in the position applied for. Requirements vary by department.
- Full Member: 90 days worked. 90 days on ACFC West productions in an ACFC West position, plus 3 endorsements. Requirements vary by department.
Requirements
- Full Member: 90 days on ACFC West productions in an ACFC West position
- Full Member: Three endorsements
- Permittee: Resume
- Permittee: Motion Picture Industry Orientation (MPIO), or WHMIS plus MPIO
- Permittee: Signed Bargaining Authorization with original signature
- Permittee: At least 60 verifiable days worked in the position applied for
Application fee: $85 administration fee for a permittee application, plus $25 for a second department.
Dues: Annual dues for 2027 are $100, due October 1, 2026.
Awaiting confirmation: departments represented. Check with the union before relying on it.
Application process
- Applications are not accepted by email; apply in person or by mail at #108-3993 Henning Drive, Burnaby (10 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday)
- Transportation applications are closed (October 2026)
Contact
Website: acfcwest.com
Phone: 604-299-2232
Sources: acfcwest.com, acfcwest.com, acfcwest.com · checked 2026-10-19
Track your progress to ACFC West
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