The Referral List
We invite all qualified crew working in Motion Picture, Commercial & Digital Media Production in the Local 488 jurisdiction to join our Referral List.
IATSE Local 488 represents crew in over 20 Crafts in Motion Picture (Television, Film & Streaming) and Commercial production in Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Northern Idaho. We also cover limited Crafts in Seattle Live Theatre.
Our Crafts
We make this list available to employers and Department Heads looking to fill open positions on union productions when no Local 488 members are available.
Referral List FAQs
- You have lived in Oregon, Washington, Montana, or Northern Idaho less than the 18 months required to become a full member
- You have less than the 30 on-set days needed to qualify for membership
- You want to gain more first-hand experience before deciding to join
- You are saving up for full membership
There is NO FEE to join the Referral List.
You must be a permanent resident of Oregon, Washington, Montana or Northern Idaho. (New residents are welcome!), and,
- Have a minimum of three paid jobs in one of our Covered Crafts, or equivalent.
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Be a member in good standing of another IATSE Motion Picture Local (Hollywood or ASA)
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Be a member in good standing of IATSE Stagecraft Locals 28 (Portland) or 15 (Seattle)
- Submit a new form every Quarter with an updated resume.
- Quarters begin on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1
- Old listings are deleted at the end of each quarter.
- Submit a Work Notification: Referral List form as soon as you are hired for any work in Motion Picture, Commercial, or other Digital Media Production within the Local 488 jurisdiction
- Send us a call sheet or crew list as soon as you receive one from a production. Upload using the Work Notification form or email to the Business Agents at Callsheets@IATSE488.org
Application
Have the following files and documents ready to upload:
- Proof of experience (REQUIRED): a current, verifiable resume of paid industry work (PDF only).
- Include Craft or job title and date of the production.
- Resume must include your current contact information (address, email, and phone number).
- Training: Any certifications, licenses and training relevant to your Craft (e.g., A1, A2, OSHA 10, Forklift, Mobile Lift, First Aid etc.)
- If you are a member of another IATSE Local: Your current Membership Card with stamps.
- Local 488 has reciprocity with all other IATSE Locals in District One. Members of these Locals will be automatically approved.
You will receive a notification when your listing has been approved or denied. Processing time is usually a few days but can be up to four weeks.
We look forward to working with you!
