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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: ALICIA CHOWEN
Alicia Chowen loves the art of styling Black hair and has been on a path to expand mentorship and training opportunities for other filmworkers and hair stylists to make the industry stronger and more inclusive. After joining 891’s Hair Department in 2024 and working on big productions like “Yellowjackets” she shares how her journey into motion picture production began and what she’s doing to create pathways for more Black hair stylists to enjoy the benefits of working in film in BC.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: ZABRINA MATIRU ON BLACK HISTORY & BLACK FUTURES MONTH
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SPOTLIGHT: ORGANIZING EXPANDS FILM WORKER POWER ACROSS BC
Organizing efforts paved the way for 891 to sign two historic term agreements in Kelowna and a production agreement on Vancouver Island — increasing the pool of unionized domestic productions, and helping members and more motion picture workers across the province gain benefits and Union protections.
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SPOTLIGHT: ALLISA SWANSON AND WINNIE LUK ON WORKING WITH DISABILITY
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SPOTLIGHT: EDUCATIONAL PIECE ABOUT THE ROLE OF 891 BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEMBERS INTERESTED IN RUNNING AS CANDIDATES
With 891 election season underway, this article aims to support members interested in running, or nominating someone, for the role of 891 Business Representative. Through excerpts of interviews with five members who have served in the role, learn how this democratically elected position can help shape the growth of the Union, expand workers' right, and build a strong motion picture community in BC.