IATSE Local 490

06/01/2026

Hype videos are one place start ups are using real film crews and scene shops.

A Mad Hatter and a giant rabbit sit around a table discussing an A.I. start-up. This is normal behavior around the Bay Area these days.

05/29/2026

05/11/2026

Here is a commercial for John Deere that was produced under a union contract with many members of Local 490. Thank you to production for supporting a safe set with good wages, health, unemployment and retirement benefits.

This project was shot in Minnesota, under a union contract with members of IATSE Local 490. This video was uploaded under the Fair use rules as an example of...

05/09/2026

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May 13 is going to be extremely busy. Have you or someone you know ever wanted to work with us? Join our Temporary List! Follow the QR code or linktree in bio to sign up!

Most likely you will be contacted under 24hrs before the call and will need to take our Dispatch Class in the future to continue working with us.

05/08/2026

Our next Local 490 Crew Profile is Dan Miller: Gaffer, Grip & Electrician

Local 490 has some of the best crew in MN on our roster. They have worked on features, short films 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 Local 490 member Dan Miller. He is a

04/21/2026

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04/13/2026

Dean Cundey gives a masterclass at Cinemechanics.

The workshop was hosted by CineMechanics.https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/cinematographer-who-worked-on-films-like-jurassic-park-talks-about-the-imp...

04/09/2026

Industry night at MSPIFF 45, this Sunday, tickets still available. This is sponsored by Cinemechanics.

https://mspfilm.org/show/dean-cundey-in-conversation-industry-night-milgrom-tribute/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAREs_VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeQ2o_oLVjvDUtg0QA4izzvS-yujU_07H53O4CjXs3JdNGw_uvjERRORSCITI_aem_XlmbLIEZG7TVeZUveOw1Pw

MILGROM TRIBUTE: DEAN CUNDEY, ASC Recognized for his groundbreaking visual styles and enduring collaborations with some of Hollywood’s most influential directors, including John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape from New York, Big Trouble In Little China), Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Who Frame...

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