Hiring & Resources for Productions
Projects Working in the Local 488 Jurisdiction
Welcome to the Pacific Northwest. Whether a signatory or already under contract preparing to hire crew or a non-signatory looking for budgeting information, the pages below outline required notifications, hiring expectations, permits, safety standards, and available resources for productions planning to work in Local 488’s jurisdiction.
Any work performed within the Pacific Northwest: Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Northern Idaho, is covered by Local 488, including scouting, prepping, shooting, wrapping, or otherwise employing covered crew within the jurisdiction.
This applies regardless of where the production is based or where payroll is processed.
Productions Under Contract
Requirements, contracts, hiring procedures, assessments, permits, safety standards, and required coordination with the Union
Non-Signatory & Budgeting Inquiries
Rate information requests, budgeting guidance, and next steps for productions that are not currently signatory (one-off contracts)
Hiring Crew & Permits
Quick-reference for crew directory access, good-standing verification, out-of-jurisdiction permits, and residency requirements
Contact & Help
If you are unsure which applies to your production, please contact the Local 488 Business Agents
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