About ACFC West

ACFC West - The Association of Canadian Film Craftspeople, Local 2020 Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada is a technical film union recognized by the Labour Board of British Columbia. We began as an association of freelance film technicians who were unified in their need for protection and endorsement while working in the film industry.

We are focused on creating the best working conditions for our membership. Today, we are a strong Canadian union made up of quality, experienced craftspeople where our expertise in 23 departments make ACFC West, Local 2020 CEP your best choice.

ACFC West, Local 2020 CEP represents technicians in the following 23 departments:

Accounting
Art
Construction
Continuity
Craft Services
Editing
Electric
Greens
Grip
Hair
Make-Up
Production Office

Props
Prop Building
Publicity
Scenic Art
Security
Set Decoration
Sound
Special Effects
Transportation
Wardrobe
Wranglers (Animal)

Some of the highlights of our union are:

non-seniority crewing;
producers and department keys hire their choice of technicians depending on the dynamics of each production team;
full members and permittee members are hired based on their skills and ability rather than their position on a seniority list.

This style of crewing is attractive for qualified technicians who would like to achieve higher position and pay rates.