General Meeting – Sunday, September 28, 2025 @ 1:30pm – Executive Hotel

The next ACFC West General Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Executive Hotel, located at 4201 Lougheed Highway in Burnaby.

Members attending the General Meeting on Sunday, September 28, 2025, have a chance to win a cash prize of $500!

Additionally, Members who are travelling from out-of-town (such as Vancouver Island or the Okanagan) to attend the General Meeting may be eligible for a travel allowance to cover some travel costs. Reasonable travel expenses up to a total of $200 can be reimbursed by submitting ORIGINAL receipts to the ACFC West office.

Parking: Leave your license number at the hotel front desk for complimentary parking.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Nicole in the ACFC West office at (604) 299-ACFC (2232) or email administrator@acfcwest.com.

 

PDF of General Meeting Notice

Reel Green™ Fall Training Dates

Upcoming Fall Online Training Dates for Reel Green™

 

Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training

Date: Friday September 26, 2025

Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm PDT

Register: https://reelgreen.ca/event/reel-green-sustainable-production-training/

 

Reel Green™ Carbon Calculator Training

Date: Saturday October 18, 2025

Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm PDT

Register: https://reelgreen.ca/event/reel-green-carbon-calculator-training-18-october-2025/

 

Creative Pathways™ has multiple upcoming dates for two great online training courses as well:

Inclusive Leadership in Film + Television

Register: https://creativepathwayscanada.com/programs/inclusive-leadership-in-film-and-television/

 

Inclusive Workplaces for Film + Television Workers

Register: https://creativepathwayscanada.com/programs/inclusive-workplaces-for-film-and-television-workers/

2026 Annual Dues Payment – Due by October 1, 2025

The annual dues year for ACFC West, Local 2020 Unifor begins October 1st of each year and runs through to and including September 30th of the following year.  If you are currently a Member in Good Standing and have received this notice, you are eligible to renew your membership for the upcoming year commencing October 1st, 2025.

The annual dues for the 2026 dues year, which is required to maintain your Membership in Good Standing status, is $100.00.

Please note:  In order to renew membership, a Member who requires a driver’s license to perform his or her duties must provide a current drivers abstract or a signed authorization letter allowing the union to obtain the member’s abstract.

In addition, payment of annual dues DOES NOT entitle you to renew your benefits through ACFC West, Local 2020 Unifor’s health benefits plan.  However, maintaining benefits in the health plan is subject to payment of Annual Dues, and will be immediately terminated if dues are delinquent by 30 days.

Payment Instructions:

  • In order to remain a Member in Good Standing of ACFC West, Local 2020 Unifor, you are required to pay one payment of $100.00 for the full year. Your payment must be received at the ACFC West, Local 2020 Unifor business office on or before October 1st, 2025.
  • You can pay your 2026 Annual Dues by phone with Visa, Visa debit or MasterCard, or in-person with Cash, Debit or Cheque.
  • ** NEW ** e-Transfer now accepted!

Please send your 2026 annual dues payment of $100.00 to PAYMENTS@ACFCWEST.COM

MESSAGE MUST INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME AND DEPARTMENT

  • Please mail any Cheques or Money Orders to the following address:

c/o ANNUAL DUES
ACFC West, Local 2020 Unifor
108 – 3993 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BCV5C 6P7

Cheques and/or Money Orders should be made payable to:          ACFC West, Local 2020 Unifor

 

e-Transfer Payment Now Accepted!

 

ACFC West now has an e-Transfer option available for Members! This is setup as an auto-deposit and does not require a security question.

Payments can be sent to PAYMENTS@ACFCWEST.COM
** MESSAGE must include full name and department**

Letters were mailed to all Members regarding the 2026 Annual Dues and Day Bank statements on Friday, August 29th.
These payments are due by October 1, 2025.

 

ACFC West – Picnic in the Park – July 27th

You’re Invited!

 

ACFC West is having a Picnic in the Park and we’d love you to be there! Bring yourself, your partner, and/or the kids!!

 

Please RSVP with the number of guests by July 15th info@acfcwest.com

 

When: Sunday, July 27th

Where: NEW BRIGHTON PARK 3201 New Brighton Road in East Vancouver

Time: 4-7pm

Reel Green Summer Online Training

AUGUST 2025 TRAINING

 

Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training
Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm PDT
Location: Online – Register Here

 

 

 

Reel Green™ Carbon Calculator Training
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm PDT
Location: Online – Register Here

 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

The Reel Green™ Power Tie-Ins Program is available to support exploratory work for establishing new power tie-ins to the electrical grid at film locations. Small businesses working with the B.C. motion picture industry can access up to $10,000 to assess feasibility and prepare for implementing grid connections to help to reduce reliance on diesel generators.  Supported work includes:

– Assessing electrical capacity and infrastructure
– Engaging with utility providers (e.g. BC Hydro)
– Site planning, permitting, and preliminary design

Program Guidelines: Reel Green Power Tie-Ins Program 2025–2026 (PDF)

Creative Pathways Professional Development

 

In partnership with Creative Pathways™, Elevate Inclusion Strategies (led by Natasha Tony) offers industry-leading training programs designed to promote inclusive leadership and respectful workplaces across B.C.’s motion picture industry.
Inclusive Leadership for Film & Television – Facilitated Workshop May 26 & 27, 2025

For experienced leaders and managers supervising teams in the motion picture industry
Date: May 26 and 27, 2025
Cost: Free
Delivery: Online
Schedule: 9:30am – 4pm PT, with a 1-hour lunch and 15-minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.

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Inclusive Workplaces for Film & Television Workers – Facilitated Workshop June 10, 2025

For new entrants, students, and experienced film and television professionals in the motion picture industry.
Date: June 10, 2025
Cost: Free
Delivery: Online

Schedule: 9:30am – 4pm PT, with a 1-hour lunch and 15-minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.

 

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