IATSE VOLT (Virtual Opportunities for Learning and Training) is an online learning tool that allows the Union to deliver virtual self-paced courses and training content to its membership. In this Member Q&A, we spoke with Dann Lisik, a member of the Special Effects, Construction, and Grips Departments at IATSE 891. Dann shares his experience using IATSE VOLT and why members should give IATSE VOLT a try.

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time dedicated to learning the history, recognizing the resilience, and celebrating the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. IATSE 891 is committed to honouring Indigenous cultures by providing REDI training opportunities, promoting Indigenous voices, supporting Indigenous-led initiatives, and more. In this Spotlight, we recap some of our past Member and Artist Spotlights and Indigenous-led projects and events.

Milton Loo has been an IATSE 891 member for 16 years, though his career in the motion picture industry began long before that. Today, he is a primary member of the Lighting Department, a second-category member of the Grips Department, and, as of January 2026, a member of the Executive Board, serving as the Union’s Member-at-Large. In this Spotlight, Milton talks about his passion for cinematography, his priorities as a newly-elected Executive Board member, his appreciation for Asian Canadian representation in the industry, and a message for the next generation looking to get their foot in the door.

From publishing call sheets and coordinating shoot dates to receiving personal thank-you phone calls from Billy Bob Thornton, there is never a dull moment in the ‘hive’. In this Member Spotlight, IATSE 891 Production Office Member and Chairperson, Kim Goddard, takes us along on a day in the life as a Production Office Coordinator on set!

“It only takes one person to make a big difference.” In celebration of Earth Month this April, we sat down with IATSE 891 member Kelsey Evans to talk all things sustainability. Kelsey shares the highlights and challenges of running her company, Keep It Green Recycling, her focus on building a circular economy, and what members can do to help make our industry just a little greener.