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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · 4d

👻🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · 11d

1. When Calls the Heart - Season 13 ($68,841)
2. Every Year After - Season 1 ($61,312)
3. Fire Country - Season 4 ($47,120)
4. Animal Control - Season 4 ($8,971)
5. Carrie - Season 1 ($6,140)

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · 11d

A huge congratulations once again to the top five teams (listed below), and a sincere thank you to everyone who donated to help raise an incredible $216,105 for the GVFB.

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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · 11d

Yesterday, we, along with representatives from DGC BC, IATSE 891, Teamsters 155, and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB), visited the top five teams from this year’s Reel Thanks Challenge to present their awards.

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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · 18d

Members - The Nomination Period for the 2025 Executive Board Election is ending soon! Please submit any nominations by Monday, Oct 20, 2025, at 12:00 pm PT.

For more information on this year's election, including positions up for election, eligibility & how to nominate, visit tinyurl.com/56kwdhwb.

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · 22d

Happy Thanksgiving!

A reminder that our office will be closed today (Monday, October 13, 2025). We will resume regular office hours tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · 26d

It's Day 7 of the #ReelThanks25 Challenge and we have a $5,000 sponsor donation from ICG 669 and MBS Equipment Company Canada Ltd. up for grabs! The team to raise the most funds between 9AM and 5PM will receive the donation.

#BCFilm #BCFilmIndustry #YVRFilm #VancouverFilm #GVFB

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · 29d

Members - Nominations for the 2025 Executive Board election are now open! 📢

Check your email for details on which positions are up for election and how to submit your nominations.

🗓️ The Nomination Period closes on October 20, 2025, at 12:00 pm PT.

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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Oct 4

A big thank you to the CIFF team for organizing this event and having us be a small part of it! We are looking forward to attending next year and providing more exposure for our union across the Prairies!

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Oct 3

Our team had an incredible time interacting with all those who came to our table, asked us many questions and were able to hear about on set experience from our member representative, 2nd AC Member at Large and Chair of the Trainee Committee, Ivona Ries.

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Oct 3

Our team had an incredible time interacting with all those who came to our table, asked us many questions and were able to hear about on set experience from our member representative, 2nd AC Member at Large and Chair of the Trainee Committee, Ivona Ries.

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Oct 3

We worked closely with Local 212, which made a huge impact for our unions. We went all out with two camera setups, showcasing zoom and prime lenses, courtesy of ARRI Rental Calgary.

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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Oct 3

It was a busy weekend full of meaningful discussions and meeting passionate people interested in getting their foot in the door for the film industry. We were thrilled to provide guidance on the different avenues for membership with the union and the Trainee Program.

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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Oct 3

We had the privilege of attending the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) industry panel on “How to Get Into the Industry” and participating in their annual career fair expo for the first time.

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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Oct 2

Conflict Resolution: Strengthening Communication Skills and Confidence 📢

Strengthen your communication skills & confidence to navigate facilitation, negotiation, mediation & conflict resolution.

🗓️ Sun, Oct 26
🕙 9 am - 5 pm PT
📍ICG 669 Office
🔗 tinyurl.com/mf4n8w4z

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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Sep 30

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember Survivors, honour the children who never returned home, and commit to learning, listening, and taking action.

#EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Sep 29

Following the President of the United States' statement regarding a 100% Tariff on all foreign-made movies, @iatse.bsky.social has reaffirmed their statement from May, found here: tinyurl.com/yruxbrha

IATSE on President Trump Movie Tariff Announcement: ‘U.S. Needs Balanced Federal Response to Return Film and TV Jobs’ - IATSE

NEW YORK — IATSE continues to pursue all policy measures that can be implemented to return and maintain U.S. film and television jobs, while not disadvantaging our Canadian members. Federal […]

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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Sep 22

ICG 669’s annual Executive Board Elections are coming up! Get your nominations ready - the nomination window opens Oct. 6 and closes Oct. 20. For a list of positions up for election and nomination criteria, check out the Elections page on the Member Portal or reach out to the office.

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Sep 16

🎬 Women’s+ Committees’ Emerging Filmmakers Screening

Join us on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at The Cinematheque (Vancouver) for a special in-person screening of short films created by emerging women+ filmmakers!

👉 RSVP here: tinyurl.com/mtcbrzz3

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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Sep 13

Congratulations ICG 669 member and IATSE 667 kin who received a 2025 CSC Award!

For a full list of award winners, visit 🔗 tinyurl.com/37b73rtr

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Sep 10

Introduction to Video Assist - Calgary 📢

This one-day course provides hands-on training in essential video assisting skills.

🗓️ Sun, Oct 19
🕙 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PT
📍Panavision Calgary
🔗 tinyurl.com/5cvhta3s

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 Time is running out to submit your entry for the Women's+ Committees' Emerging Filmmakers Screening! 🚨

🗓️ The deadline is Saturday, September 13, 2025.

📩 For upload instructions, email [email protected].

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labour Day!

In solidarity with workers globally.

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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Aug 26

Congratulations to all the ICG 669 members and productions that were nominated for a 2025 ROSIE Award!

For a full list of nominees, visit 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdh8wbta

icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Aug 23

It's with great sadness we announce the passing of John Stanley Bartley on Aug 17, '25. Known for his Emmy Award-winning work on the X-Files and Lost, John was also a founding member of 669 and served as President from '99-'01. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.

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icg669.bsky.social @icg669.bsky.social · Aug 20

Big thanks to everyone who came out to the Intro to Steadicam sessions this past weekend! Huge appreciation to our amazing instructors — Russell Hawkes, Jose Manzano, John Clothier, Steve Krasznai, Carlos Gajardo Avila, and Luke Barlow — and to Arri Rental for hosting us!