Motion Picture Safety Awareness

This general safety workshop is designed specifically for the motion picture and television industry. Requirement to become an associate member with the Directors Guild of Canada as well as a permittee with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 669 (IATSE 669), the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 891 (IATSE 891) and the Teamsters Local 155. Great for beginners and veterans alike.

To take this online course, please follow these instructions;

  1. Copy this code: 207822299
  2. Go to www.OnlineLogin.ca.
  3. Click the blue Enter Code button on the right, paste the above code when prompted on the page ‘Use your code’, then click the green Submit button.
  4. If you already have an account, enter your username and password then click Login. If you don’t have an account, click Create Account.

If you require assistance, please call us at 604-733-4682, info@actsafe.ca, or use our live messaging here.

Expired: How to apply for CERB with the CRA

The CERB Program has ended.

The CRA is continuing to accept and process retroactive applications for period 7 (August 30 to September 26, 2020).

You can apply for period 7 through the CRA’s My Account or automated toll-free phone line at 1-800-959-2019 or 1-800-959-2041.

The CERB supports Canadians by providing urgently needed financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians who have been directly affected by COVID-19. It provides a payment of $2,000 for a 4 week period (equivalent to $500 a week) for up to 16 weeks.

Global Relief Fund For Live Music Crews

UPDATE: Applications are now open until 1 May 2020

The Crew Nation fund is here to help support live music crews who have been directly impacted as shows are put on pause due to COVID-19. You can apply for financial assistance from the Crew Nation fund below.

Live Nation has committed $10 million to Crew Nation – contributing an initial $5 million to the fund, then matching the next $5 million given by artists, fans and employees dollar for dollar.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must:

  • Be a live entertainment touring or venue crew member who makes 50% or more of your income from this field. Crew members are all of the front of house and backstage staff that help bring concerts to life.
  • Provide documentation proving financial impact due to COVID-19 from show or tour cancellations or postponements in March or April (e.g., pay stubs, copy of your contract, flyers or links to event sites listing your involvement in the canceled or postponed event, letter/email from employer identifying cancellation, etc.)
  • Provide a copy of your most recent tax return or equivalent documentation.
     

Please note, even if you meet the above qualifications, you will be ineligible if you: 

  • Received or anticipate receiving pay from your employer from April 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020.

Mike Wood Lighting Design Webinars

The educational content that I create will always remain free. By joining me on Patreon at a level that works for your budget, you help me to produce more resources to help grow our industry. All of my Patreon tiers have the same perks.

Ryerson University’s Misinformation on COVID19

A Rapid Response Project of The Ryerson Social Media Lab – “Come for the misinformation, stay for the facts”

L’Acoustics Past Webinars

Midas Online Tutorials

Analog Way Training Sessions

As a video processing expert, Analog Way is committed to support its customers through training tailored to individual needs. Whether you are an integrator, consultant or freelance technician, Analog Way offers training that will enable you to take full advantage of our AV processors and media servers in various environments.

Allen & Heath Sessions

On this page we’re going to keep you up to date with our online training sessions, webinars and social media events. This will be a rolling schedule that we will update frequently over the next few weeks. 

You can also get updates by joining our mailing list, and following us on social media. 

COVID-19: Public Affairs, Quarantine Week 3 Online Briefing and Roundtable Friday, April 3 at 1:30pm

This week, Andrew Brander, Scotty Greenwood, Kim Lipsky, Christine McMillan, Chad Rogers, Nick Varley and the Crestview Strategy public affairs team will be joined by former MPs Peggy Nash and Lisa Raitt, to discuss ongoing developments around COVID-19. The panel will share insights from Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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