IATSE 295 Stage Projection Motion Picture Technicians

03/09/2025

Happy International Women's Day from the IATSE 295 Sisters and Kin working hard today making movie magic at the John Hopkins Saskatchewan Sound Stage. Costumes, Set Dec, First Aid Craft Services, Hair & Make-Up representing!

IATSE Canada IATSE Women's Committee

02/17/2024

Head on down to the Saskatchewan Science Centre for the Regina expo today. Exhibitors and screenings happening now!

Kicking off Eye on Saskatchewan Screen Week with SMPIA

IATSE Canada IATSE Local 300

12/13/2023

IATSE 295 Stage Projection Motion Picture Technicians member Karla Weber took the top prize for her Christmas tree outfit, complete with tree skirt, tree stand boots and star!

What a fun time at the SMPIA Holiday Party in Regina. Saskatoon friends, we'll see you on Friday!

09/28/2023

IT’S THE LAST WEEK FOR THE IATSE MEMBER CENSUS! Members have until end of day September 30th to complete.

Have you made your voice heard? If not, you can take the Member Census by clicking here: https://sri.cornell.edu/iatse/

IT’S THE LAST WEEK FOR THE IATSE MEMBER CENSUS! Have you made your voice heard? If not, you can take the Member Census by clicking here: https://sri.cornell.edu/iatse/

08/01/2023

Save the Date for the SMPIA SFX Makeup Workshop ⁠instructed by IATSE 295 Stage Projection Motion Picture Technicians member Emersen Ziffle
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August 5-6, Regina. ⁠

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuvmeOz-3yK2QnJoc2ZtwIGL2YjjfjqYhFtRx1d-GRCJMApw/viewform
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**IMPORTANT** with the Special Effects Makeup Workshop – applicants need to send a link to a portfolio or some samples of their work. It may be makeup work they’ve done (not necessarily SFX Makeup), art projects, props, set dec. etc. We need some indication of your making ability.⁠
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Save the Date for our SMPIA SFX Makeup Workshop ⁠
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August 5-6, Regina. ⁠

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuvmeOz-3yK2QnJoc2ZtwIGL2YjjfjqYhFtRx1d-GRCJMApw/viewform
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**IMPORTANT** with the Special Effects Makeup Workshop – applicants need to send a link to a portfolio or some samples of their work. It may be makeup work they’ve done (not necessarily SFX Makeup), art projects, props, set dec. etc. We need some indication of your making ability.⁠
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06/08/2023

06/02/2023

Saskatoon, tomorrow!

Just a few short days before our Intro to Costumes Workshop in Saskatoon - JUNE 3, 2023 at the Administration Centre for Sport Culture & Recreation, 510 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon. ⁠
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The workshop will cover who reports to whom in the hierarchy of the department, as well as how to read a call sheet, and understanding timelines. ⁠
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https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-smpia-workshops-intro-to-costumes-sask-tickets-133578

05/24/2023

Upcoming Intro to Film Costumes workshops!

May 28 - Regina
June 3 - Saskatoon

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS - SAVE THE DATE

Introduction to Wardrobe
May 28 (Regina)
June 3 (Saskatoon)
Workshop Leaders: Celeste Pinder and Joanna Vollhoffer

This workshop is perfect for people interested in learning how to work in the wardrobe department, both on set and off, to support and fulfill the designer's vision.

The DGC Ultimate PA Workshop
June 10 (Regina)
June 11 (Saskatoon)
Workshop Leader: Brock Skretting (DGC Alberta)

The Ultimate PA Workshop is the perfect opportunity for people who have taken SMPIA's Set Safety & Protocol course and the recently-delivered department-specific workshops. It will prepare them for on-set training positions in DGC departments on upcoming Saskatchewan productions.

Stay tuned to our website and social channels for more information.

https://smpia.sk.ca/category/events/workshops/

04/13/2023

Grip & Electrics skills workshop presented by IATSE Local 295 members Peter LaRocque & Tom Mauss. Essential for working in these departments in film. Sign up now this will be sure to fill up fast!

SAVE THE DATE - Grip & Electric Essential Skills Workshop - APRIL 22, 2023, presented by Peter La Rocque and Tom Mauss.

The workshop is designed to grow our provincial workforce in this labour-intensive film department. This is a great opportunity for those attracted to the trades industry and are interested in this area of filmmaking, to learn from two of Saskatchewan's most knowledgeable G&E experts.

Stay tuned to our website or social channels for more information.