Union profile
IATSE 669
International Cinematographers Guild Local 669. Camera personnel in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: directors of photography, operators, camera assistants, unit publicists and still photographers, video assist, digital and data technicians, and camera trainees.
- Member
- 100 days worked
- Application fee
- $50
- Typical dues
- 2% of earnings
- Operates in
- 7 provinces & territories
How to qualify
- Member: 100 days worked. 100 paid days in your category over the last 3 years. Only days with permit approval count. Stills has its own count. Requirements vary by department.
Requirements
- Actsafe Motion Picture Safety Awareness, WHMIS, and Motion Picture Industry Orientation and Exam
- Camera Trainee Program: Legally entitled to work in Canada and a permanent resident of the province
- Camera Trainee Program: At least 19 years old with Grade 12 or GED
- Camera Trainee Program: At least 30 days of on-set experience, paid or volunteer
- Camera Trainee Program: Application form, proof of residency, letter of intent to the Trainee Committee, and resume
- Camera Trainee Program: Offered in Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg
Application fee: $50 to apply. Initiation runs $1,200 to $6,000 by category: $1,800 for a 2nd AC, $2,500 for a 1st AC, $6,000 for a DOP.
Dues: Base dues are $500 a year, plus 2% working dues.
Awaiting confirmation: stills day count. Check with the union before relying on it.
Toll free 1-800-531-3855.
Contact
Website: icg669.com
Phone: 778-330-1669
Departments IATSE 669 represents
- Directors of Photography
- Camera Operators
- Camera Assistants
- Unit Publicists
- Unit Still Photographers
- Electronic Camerapeople
- Video Assist
- Digital Engineers and Technicians
- Data Management Technicians
- Camera Trainees
Operates in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Where IATSE 669 has jurisdiction
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Sources: icg669.com, icg669.com · checked 2026-10-19
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