Camera Department

• Completed the following trainings : Introduction to the union, Managing a Team, Fall Protection, Use of Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Have accumulated 120 days of work as a DOP under Union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents: 

• Demo (highly recommended, but not required) 
• Resume
• 2 letters of recommendation from a director and / or producer
• 1 letter of recommendation from a Director of photography member

• Completed the following trainings : Introduction to the union, Fall Protection, Use of Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Have accumulated 120 days of work as Camera Operator under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents:

• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation from a a member recognized in the function or in a higher function

• Completed the following trainings : Introduction to the union, Fall Protection, Use of Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Steadicam Operator under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents:

• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation from a a member recognized in the function or in a higher function 

• Completed the following trainings: Introduction to the union, Managing a Team, Fall Protection, Use of Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Have completed the Film & Digital Camera Assistant course or be recognized as a 2nd Camera Assistant
• Have accumulated 90 days of work as a 1st Camera Assistant under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents:

• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation from a a member recognized in the function or in a higher function

To be recognized as a 2nd camera assistant, you must complete and pass the Camera Trainee program, unless otherwise exempted.

Click here for more information on the program.

Also, you must have completed the following courses:

• Fall Protection
• Aerial Platforms and Lifting Platforms
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Safe Handling of Gases (formerly Butane and Propane)
• OODHV Act - Drivers

• Be recognized as a 2nd camera assistant

Provide the following documents:

• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation from a a member recognized in the function or in a higher function 

• Be recognized as a 2nd assistant camera

Provide the following documents:

• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation from a a member recognized in the function or in a higher function 

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have been admitted and completed the Stage Photographer Internship program
• Accumulated 90 days of work under contract with the association, on three different productions, including 60 days in drama. The candidate may accumulate days after being accepted
• Completed three days of internship: 1 day in film, 1 day in drama, 1 day in non-drama, with at least two AQTIS 514 IATSE members recognized as on-set photographers (Internship certificate must be completed and signed by the internship supervisor).

Please send your complete file to :

• aqtis514aiestphoto@gmail.com 
• formations@aqtis514iatse.com

Please see the french page of the website.

*Electronic Press Kit/Behind The Scene

Have taken the Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms and Lifting Platforms and WHMIS courses

Have accumulated 90 days of work as an Electronic cameraperson (EPK/BTS) under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents:

• Resume
• 1 letter of recommendation from a member of camera department

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 90 days of work as a VFX supervisor under union contract on 2 different productions

Document to provide :

• Resume

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 90 days of work as a VFX coordinator under union contract on 2 different productions

Document to provide :

• Resume

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 90 days of work as a VFX Artist Technician under union contract on 2 different productions

Document to provide :

• Resume

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 90 days of work as a VFX technician under union contract on 2 different productions

Document to provide :

• Resume

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 45 days of work as a 3D stereographer under union contract on 2 different productions

Document to provide :

• Resume

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 45 days of work as 3D Engineer under union contract on 2 different productions

Document to provide :

• Resume

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 45 days of work as a 3D Rigger under union contract on 2 different productions

Document to provide :

• Resume

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 45 days of work as a 3D Digital Imaging Technician under union contract on 2 different productions

Document to provide :

• Resume

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 45 days of work as a 24 frames operator under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 1 letters of recommendation from members of camera department

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Be recognized as a Video Assist 1
• Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Motion Picture Video Coordinator under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation from members of the camera department

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Motion picture video Operator under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation from members of camera department

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Video assist 1 under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation from members of the camera department

Have taken the Introduction to the Union, WHMIS and DATA courses

Be recognized as a Data Managment Technician or as a Video assist 1

Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Digital Imaging Technician under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation from members of camera department

Have taken the Introduction to the Union, WHMIS and DATA courses

Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Data Management Technician under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation from members of camera department

• Completed the following courses : Introduction to the Union and WHMIS
• Have accumulated 90 days of work under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Current commercial diving certificate in accordance with CSA standard Z275.4
• Current medical certificate of fitness for scuba diving - valid for 2 years for those under 40 and 1 year for those 40 and over
• Up-to-date certificate in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation from members of the department

Not allowed to dive, unless you have the prerequisites. Refer to the requirements of Underwater specialist

Please see the french page of the website.

Have taken the Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms, WHMIS courses

Have accumulated 45 days of work as a Remote head technician under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 1 letter of recommendation from a member of camera department

Have taken the Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS courses

Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Stabilazed Remote Head Technician under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 1 letter of recommendation from a member of camera department

Have taken the Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS courses

Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Non-Stabilazed Remote Head Technician under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 1 letter of recommendation from a member of camera department

Have taken the Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS courses

Have accumulated 45 days of work as an Aerial Remote Head Technician under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 1 letter of recommendation from a member of camera department

Have taken the Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS courses

Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Specialized Camera Operator under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 1 letter of recommendation from a member of camera department

Have taken the Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS courses

Have accumulated 45 days of work as a Motion Control Operator (Techno Dolly) under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 1 letter of recommendation from a member of camera department

Have taken the Introduction to the Union, Fall Protection, Aerial Platforms & Lifting Platforms and WHMIS courses

Have accumulated 45 days of work as a Motion control technician under union contract on 2 different productions

Provide the following documents :

• Resume
• 1 letter of recommendation from a member of camera department

Please see the french page of the website.

Please see the french page of the website.

Please see the french page of the website.