Please contact the Local 484 Business Office at (512) 385-3466 or office@iatse484.org with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Information for New Membership Application

There are two things to consider before applying to I.A.T.S.E. Local 484

1) I.A.T.S.E. 484 is not a hiring hall. You are responsible for finding work yourself.

2) Once you join the local you are a member of I.A.T.S.E. for life, if you are expelled or take an honorable withdrawal you will owe back dues to the Local and to the International should you wish to rejoin. If you were expelled and wish to rejoin you will pay back dues and fines in the entirety of your absence and a full year of dues in advance as well as a $50 application fee. Members taking and Honorable Withdrawal are responsible for up to eight quarters of back dues and an administration fee of $25.

These are not matters to be taken lightly. Be sure you understand the commitment you are making to work professionally in this industry and your commitment to join the Local as a contributing member.

Please contact our office at 512-385-3466 or office@iatse484.org to request an application.

You must have the following to apply:

1) You must have at least 18 months continuous residency from the date of your application in the states of Texas or Oklahoma.

2) You must have a Texas or Oklahoma Driver's License and a US Social Security Card

3) You must have proof of proficiency in your craft by providing work credits via pay stubs and/or call sheets for 30 days on a union film/tv work or 90 days independent film/tv work. You must show the required number of days in each craft you are applying for

4) You must complete Motion Picture TV Online Safety A & A2 courses. Applications available online:www.iatsetrainingtrust.org/asa.  (four hour time requirement) – You will download an application and email it to the Safety Training Trust fund safety@iatsetrainingtrust.org

5) All completed paperwork and the $840 application fee in the form of a check/money order payable to I.A.T.S.E. Local 484 must be included with the application for it to be considered by the membership committee

*Note: Due to liability purposes, all fees collected will be deposited upon receipt. If your application is denied, a refund will be processed and returned to you.

Complete information is in the membership application package you will receive from the office.

Information for Transfer Application

Speak with your home local first about transferring - A transfer card will be issued to our local upon approval from your home local. You must be in good standing with your home local and all other locals to which you have had a membership before your transfer will be approved.

Please contact our office at 512-385-3466 or office@iatse484.org to request an application.

You must have the following to apply for transfer:

1) You must have at least 18 months continuous residency from the date of your application in the states of Oklahoma and/or Texas. 

** Note – If you have residency but not 18 months, you will need to request a “Waiver of Length of Residency” from the Local’s President.  You will need to have Proof of current residency as listed above and write a letter addressed to President Steve Belsky, C/O IATSE Local 484 requesting a waiver of the length of residency and your intent to stay in Texas/Oklahoma for the permanent and foreseeable future. (I.e. your personal circumstances)

2) You must have a Texas or Oklahoma Driver's License and US Social Security Card.

3) Please indicate what crafts you were listed in with your previous local.

4) You must complete Motion Picture TV Online Safety A & A2 courses. Applications available online:www.iatsetrainingtrust.org/asa.  (four hour time requirement) – You will download an application and email it to the Safety Training Trust fund safety@iatsetrainingtrust.org

5) All completed paperwork and $370 application fee in the form of a check/money order payable to I.A.T.S.E. Local 484. 

*Note:  Refund will be processed for denial status. All paperwork and application fee must be complete before your application is reviewed by the membership committee.

Complete information is in the membership application package you will receive from the office.