Set Etiquette Courses

Are you or someone you know interested in working in film in the Maritime Provinces? This course may be just what you need to get started!

IATSE Local 849 is a labour union that represents Motion Picture Technicians in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI. We offer an introduction to the world of filmmaking and go over the dos and don'ts of working on set. This course is a requirement of anybody looking to become a referral, sister, or full member and is strongly recommended to anyone else looking to work on set.

We may have dates available for you to sign up for, available here: https://shop.iatse849.com
If there are no posted dates, please complete the form below to be notified when we book more courses. 

If you have taken a Set Etiquette Course through another IATSE Local or organization or would like to have the requirement waived, please complete this form.

The following courses may be seen as equivalent to Local 849’s Set Etiquette Course for Referral, Sister Status, and Membership applications:

• I.A.T.S.E. Local 514/AQTIS - Initiation à La Vie Associative
• I.A.T.S.E. Local 634 Orientation Course
• I.A.T.S.E. Local 709 Set Etiquette Course
• I.A.T.S.E. Local 856 Film Training Manitoba’s Set Orientation and Intro to Paperwork, combined
• I.A.T.S.E. Local 873 Permit Orientation Course
• I.A.T.S.E. Local 891 Motion Picture Industry Orientation (MPIO) + ActSafe Exam

Due to high demand and limited instructor availability, please complete the form below to be added to the waiting list for the next Set Etiquette Course. Once new dates have been established, staff will notify you of the dates, allowing you to register and pay for the course.