IATSE Local 478 represents film and television crew members working primarily in Louisiana, Southern Mississippi, and the Mobile, Alabama areas. With New Orleans serving as a major center for film production, the local supports a wide range of crafts including grips, electricians, property department professionals, set dressers, construction crews, and other technical specialists.

IATSE Local 479 represents film and television crew members across most of Georgia (except Savannah) and Alabama except for the Mobile region. Georgia’s generous film tax incentives have helped attract major studio productions, making Atlanta a major hub for blockbuster films, television series, and streaming content.

IATSE Local 491 represents film and television crew members working throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and the Savannah, Georgia region. The Carolinas have a long history of film production and continue to attract both independent and studio projects due to their diverse locations and growing infrastructure.

​IATSE Local 480 represents film and television crew members working throughout the state of New Mexico. Albuquerque and Santa Fe have become major production centers in recent years, attracting large studio projects thanks to competitive tax incentives, experienced crew bases, and diverse filming locations ranging from desert landscapes to modern urban environments.