Four New York film production veterans, spanning the perspectives of unions, vendors and city government, agreed that the looming IATSE strike threat will restrict shoots this year before a rebound in 2025.
Tommy O’Donnell, President of Theatrical Teamsters Local 817, which represents workers in transportation, casting, and locations for film, TV and Broadway, sees signs of production “slowing down,” but doesn’t think “there will be any more strikes” in the near term. He said the expiration of the IATSE deal at the end of June and the Hollywood Teamsters contract a month later will prompt a pullback. Nevertheless, “I think it will settle down, and 2025 will be a big year,” he added.
“The contraction of the industry is going to be temporary,” agreed Kwame Amoaku, Deputy Commissioner of the Film Office at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Amoaku, who is a filmmaker in addition to his government role,...
Tommy O’Donnell, President of Theatrical Teamsters Local 817, which represents workers in transportation, casting, and locations for film, TV and Broadway, sees signs of production “slowing down,” but doesn’t think “there will be any more strikes” in the near term. He said the expiration of the IATSE deal at the end of June and the Hollywood Teamsters contract a month later will prompt a pullback. Nevertheless, “I think it will settle down, and 2025 will be a big year,” he added.
“The contraction of the industry is going to be temporary,” agreed Kwame Amoaku, Deputy Commissioner of the Film Office at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Amoaku, who is a filmmaker in addition to his government role,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Hundreds gathered at Albuquerque Civic Plaza on Saturday evening for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of Halyna Hutchins, the beloved cinematographer who died on Friday, aged 42, following an accident on the set of the Alec Baldwin Western, Rust.
Among the speakers was International Cinematographers Guild President John Lindley, who said that while he’d never met Halyna, he’s developed “a fair picture” of who she was in the days since her passing, given all he’s read, and heard from those who knew her. “She was a mother, a wife, and an accomplished cinematographer. She was beloved, talented, respected and loving,” Lindley told the crowd. “She was also passionate about her work, and that’s really who all of you are. She was one of us.”
Lindley acknowledged that grief can quickly turn to anger in the aftermath of a tragic loss, cautioning union members at the same time...
Among the speakers was International Cinematographers Guild President John Lindley, who said that while he’d never met Halyna, he’s developed “a fair picture” of who she was in the days since her passing, given all he’s read, and heard from those who knew her. “She was a mother, a wife, and an accomplished cinematographer. She was beloved, talented, respected and loving,” Lindley told the crowd. “She was also passionate about her work, and that’s really who all of you are. She was one of us.”
Lindley acknowledged that grief can quickly turn to anger in the aftermath of a tragic loss, cautioning union members at the same time...
- 10/24/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The IATSE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has elected its co-chairs, Kimberly Butler-Gilkeson, trustee of Local 764 (theatrical wardrobe); and Liz Pecos, president of Local 48 (stage and picture operators).
“ Together, we hope to create a lasting framework for all IATSE members to be part of an equitable, inclusive and safe working environment and an actively anti-racist worker organization that represents all of their members to its fullest capability,” said Butler-Gilkeson, who has served on Local 764’s social justice task force, Bipoc steering committee, and has attended the AFL-CIO’s Civil and Human Rights Conference.
Pecos additionally serves as vice ...
“ Together, we hope to create a lasting framework for all IATSE members to be part of an equitable, inclusive and safe working environment and an actively anti-racist worker organization that represents all of their members to its fullest capability,” said Butler-Gilkeson, who has served on Local 764’s social justice task force, Bipoc steering committee, and has attended the AFL-CIO’s Civil and Human Rights Conference.
Pecos additionally serves as vice ...
- 11/18/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The IATSE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has elected its co-chairs, Kimberly Butler-Gilkeson, trustee of Local 764 (theatrical wardrobe); and Liz Pecos, president of Local 48 (stage and picture operators).
“ Together, we hope to create a lasting framework for all IATSE members to be part of an equitable, inclusive and safe working environment and an actively anti-racist worker organization that represents all of their members to its fullest capability,” said Butler-Gilkeson, who has served on Local 764’s social justice task force, Bipoc steering committee, and has attended the AFL-CIO’s Civil and Human Rights Conference.
Pecos additionally serves as vice ...
“ Together, we hope to create a lasting framework for all IATSE members to be part of an equitable, inclusive and safe working environment and an actively anti-racist worker organization that represents all of their members to its fullest capability,” said Butler-Gilkeson, who has served on Local 764’s social justice task force, Bipoc steering committee, and has attended the AFL-CIO’s Civil and Human Rights Conference.
Pecos additionally serves as vice ...
- 11/18/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Albuquerque Studios entered the spotlight last October when it was purchased by Netflix. While the complex is clearly the jewel in the crown of New Mexico’s production infrastructure, with eight soundstages totaling 132,000 square feet, 100,000 square feet of production offices, a large backlot and support space, it’s not the only modern studio facility in the Land of Enchantment.
In fact, before Netflix set up shop in Albuquerque, the bulk of its productions in the state were based some 60 miles northeast at Santa Fe Studios, which boasts two 19,275-square-foot soundstages, 25,000 square feet of production offices and a 57-acre backlot. Operated by the Hool family (brothers Lance and Conrad Hool and Lance’s son Jason), it has hosted the Netflix series “Godless” and “Longmire” and the streamer’s features “The Ridiculous 6” and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” as well the Season 3 finale of “House of Cards.”
The Hools bought the...
In fact, before Netflix set up shop in Albuquerque, the bulk of its productions in the state were based some 60 miles northeast at Santa Fe Studios, which boasts two 19,275-square-foot soundstages, 25,000 square feet of production offices and a 57-acre backlot. Operated by the Hool family (brothers Lance and Conrad Hool and Lance’s son Jason), it has hosted the Netflix series “Godless” and “Longmire” and the streamer’s features “The Ridiculous 6” and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” as well the Season 3 finale of “House of Cards.”
The Hools bought the...
- 4/25/2019
- by Todd Longwell
- Variety Film + TV
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