"Below the Line" U.S. Local Production Map
An interactive guide to IATSE, Basic Crafts, & Teamsters locals for productions across the U.S.
IATSE National Locals & Low Budget Theatrical Projects
Locals 600, 700, 800, & 829 are nationwide locals. Similarly, the Low Budget Theatrical Agreement applies nationally.
Basic Crafts
For members of Locals 40, 78, 724 &/or 755 in Los Angeles, or hired in Los Angeles, but working elsewhere, see current BTL agreements for details.
Area Standards Agreement
The IATSE ASA applies in the U.S. except for crew covered by the West Coast (Basic/Videotape) Agreements or NY Majors Agreement (i.e., Locals 52, 161, 764, 798, & 829), Local 16 (SF), & Local 476 (Chicago).
NY IATSE Local Jurisdictions
Locals 52, 161, & 798 extend beyond NYC proper across parts of the eastern United States. Please check with them for the specific jurisdictional scope.
Note: Crews from NY/LA are likely covered by home agreements + travel costs.
This map is a work in progress, and we welcome your suggestions, changes, edits, and improvements. Please send any notes to info@production.ink.
Data sourced from the IATSE Local Union Directory, the 2024 Area Standards Agreement MOA, the 2024 Basic Agreement MOA, the Local 839 Animation Guild Contracts & Wages, the 2026-2028 Low Budget Theatrical Agreement, and the Teamsters Entertainment Industry Locals Directory, and the CSATF Union & Guild Directory. For official jurisdictional determinations, contact the applicable locals directly.