Form W-4
Employee withholding certificate for payroll onboarding.
Resource Hub
The paperwork, rates and permitting info every working homie needs — in one place.
Tax & Legal Paperwork
Form W-9
Taxpayer ID request for loan-outs and vendors.
Form I-9
Employment eligibility verification with ID checklist.
Standard Crew Deal Memo
Rate, kit fee, overtime and credit terms template.
Loan-Out Corp Packet
Corp docs bundle for payroll companies.
COI Request Template
Certificate of insurance request for locations and rental houses.
Union Scale Rates & Guidelines
Reference figures for planning. Always confirm against the current basic agreement.
| Union | Classification | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| IATSE Local 600 | 1st AC (Studio) | $549.60 | $2,748.00 |
| IATSE Local 600 | Camera Operator | $726.40 | $3,632.00 |
| IATSE Local 728 | Gaffer / Chief Lighting Tech | $523.20 | $2,616.00 |
| IATSE Local 80 | Key Grip | $512.80 | $2,564.00 |
| DGA | 1st Assistant Director (Studio) | $1,187.00 | $5,935.00 |
| DGA | Unit Production Manager | $1,110.00 | $5,550.00 |
| SAG-AFTRA | Performer (Theatrical Day) | $1,204.00 | $4,182.00 |
| Teamsters 399 | Driver (Class A) | $412.00 | $2,060.00 |
LA Production Permits & GIS Mapping
FilmLA Permit PortalApply for City and County of LA film permits online.LAFD Film UnitFire safety officer requirements, FX, and pyro guidelines.California Film CommissionState tax credit program and state property permits.LA County GIS PortalParcel maps, jurisdiction lookups and location boundaries.