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Lighting Technicians

Resources & Associations

For information about awards, festivals, a masters degree program, and a directing workshop for women, visit the AFI's Web site.
American Film Institute (AFI)
2021 North Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 90027-1657
Tel: (323) 856-7600
Fax: (323) 467-4578
https://www.afi.com

Visit the ASC Web site for a great deal of valuable insight into the industry, including information education, awards, and articles from its publication, <em>American Cinematographer.</em>
American Society of Cinematographers (ASC)
PO Box 2230
Hollywood, CA, 90078-2221
Tel: (800) 448-0145
Tel 2: (323) 969-4333
Fax: (323) 952-2140
Email: office@theasc.com
https://www.theasc.com

The council—which was organized by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, InfoComm International, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and other entities—provides certification to entertainment electricians and riggers. Visit its Web site for more information.
Entertainment Technician Certification Program Council
PO Box 23200
Brooklyn, NY, 11202-3200
Tel: (212) 244-1505
https://etcp.esta.org

For information on union membership for studio lighting technicians, contact
IATSE-Local 728
Studio Electrical Lighting Technicians
1001 West Magnolia Boulevard
Burbank, CA, 91506-1606
Tel: (800) 551-2158
Tel 2: (818) 954-0728
Fax: (818) 954-0732
Email: local728@iatse728.org
https://www.iatse728.org

For information on union membership, contact
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories, and Canada (IATSE)
207 West 25th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY, 10001-7141
Tel: (212) 730-1770
Fax: (212) 730-7809
https://iatse.net