Our IATSE Local is happy to recommend these business who support the 490! 

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Tasty Lighting Supply and Acme Stage is an established rental house and stage run by 25 year film veteran and 490 member gaffer Mike Handley and Regina Perry. It is centrally located at 2635 S 28th Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406. please contact Tasty at

Tel. 612 875 5074 Email. mike@tastylighting.com. 

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The Minnesota Film & TV Board is an important partner with 490. They are often the first phone call for producers informing them of the opportunities and advantages of shooting in MN. If you are looking for to shoot or work and haven't heard from your network, go to the film board hotline to check what calls are active. The film board is located at  401 North 3rd Street, Suite 245  Minneapolis, MN 55401, p 612 767 0095. 

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Are you a young filmmaker or an established independent? If you answered yes, FilmNorth is an organization you need to know about. They offer classes for teens and emerging professionals, rental of equipment and play an important role in our film community. They are located at 2446 University Avenue West, Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55114, Phone Number: 651-644-1912. 

  

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Midwest Mohos is a full service motor home and trailer vendor in Minnesota. Run by union member Jeff Fischer. If you need a Moho contact Jeff at https://www.midwestmoho.com/