Scene Snipers

09/23/2021

Opportunities available for IATSE local 80 grips looking to help wrap out Wipeout. Starting immediately for the next few weeks.

07/04/2021

Jamey Srock driving the 65 Ton crane tearing down Ultimate Slip & Slide. He is a certified crane operator, PADI certified scuba diver, rope access technician, and an amazing grip. The list of talents this guy has seems endless.

03/09/2021

02/27/2021

As a freelance gaffer, my tools are my babies! Here is a look at my tool bag and what comes with me to every job.Setwear Pro Gloves: https://amzn.to/3sw3AU6...

02/09/2021

As some of you may or may not know, our sister, MaryKay Grant, has been diagn… Tommy VALENTIN needs your support for Let's join together to help MaryKay Grant

01/29/2021

https://deadline.com/2021/01/hollywood-production-pause-lifted-covid-restrictions-sag-aftra-producers-1234682952/

The recommendation to temporarily halt commercial and independent film production in Southern California, issued on January 3 by SAG-AFTRA, the Producers Guild and the Joint Policy Committee of the…

01/27/2021

https://cprtrainingcourses.ca/first-aid-for-a-victim-fallen-from-height/

Fact Checked These types of injuries occur commonly in construction sites, climbing mountains, trees, among children and alcohol intoxicated individuals. Falls mostly being accidental but can be suicidal or homicidal in intent. Height of the fall is the most important factor which determines the typ...

01/27/2021

In response to questions and input from representatives of the Los Angeles entertainment industry, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Friday updated the guidelines that apply to …

01/22/2021

"Los Angeles’ top health department official urged the film and TV industry to pause production until the end of the month."

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-01-20/covid-filming-la-county-health-department-production

While most studios had put many shows on an extended hiatus until this week, L.A. County Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer has asked for a pause to continue until the end of the month.

01/20/2021

"Film permit applications declined steeply last month, dropping 24.9 percent from November levels to 613 permits in December. This is the second straight month that permit requests dropped. In November, monthly activity slipped 7.6 percent from October levels to 813 permits."

https://www.filmla.com/filmla-issues-seventh-update-on-production-restart-progress/

FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions—today issued an update regarding regional filming activity since the reopening of L.A. County to on-…

01/20/2021

https://www.filmla.com/inauguration-day-law-enforcement-availability/

As Inauguration Day approaches on January 20th, local officials expect increased staffing demands for law enforcement and public safety personnel. No filming activity requiring the direct presence …

12/01/2020

Another thorough, technical and educational video on the proper usage of eyebolts from The Chicago Flyhouse. These guys make great videos. We highly recommend giving it a watch.

https://youtu.be/BTXGOE3r7bY

At Chicago Flyhouse we see eyebolts used improperly in lots of different venues and application. In this video, we will demonstrate why it is important to ge...

10/24/2020

going through inventory in preparation for another big build for

10/16/2020

Our A-team, Nicholas Favorite, hard at work. The structures on this show are in the 10’s of thousands of pounds each. So as the structures get bigger, so does our rigging hardware. Stay safe out there everyone.

09/22/2020

Suspension trauma straps are a great idea.

The Guardian Fall Protection Trauma Relief Strap helps to eliminate suspension trauma in the event of a fall. It easily attaches to any full body harness, an...

09/22/2020

“THE DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, TEAMSTERS AND THE BASIC CRAFTS ANNOUNCE COVID-19 TESTING AND PROTOCOLS ADOPTED WITH THE AMPTP TO ALLOW PRODUCTION TO RESUME SAFELY”

Details below:

https://www.iatse.net/news/dga-sag-aftra-iatse-teamsters-and-basic-crafts-announce-covid-19-testing-and-protocols-adopted?fbclid=iwar2yvfo7f7s_ch8lybnjlebhr1i-bimjg85_c9bwjd6swoevlry8cxigr8a

Los Angeles, CA —The unions representing casts and crews today announced they have reached an agreement with the major studios on protocols to allow the industry to safely re-open. The protocols pave the way for creative workers, who have been hard hit by the pandemic, to resume their crafts and l...