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First, you must apply to the department(s) appropriate to your skills and experience. See the Join Us page and request the application package you need. It will have information about the necessary qualifications for the department(s)</p> <p>Generally speaking, you will need:</p> <ul><li>a high school diploma,</li> <li>a motion picture industry orientation certificate聽</li> <li>Actsafe certification聽</li> <li>WHMIS certification</li> <li>skills-specific qualifications or experience as required by the department. You can apply for more than one.</li> </ul><p>2. Second, as need arises, you will be called to work on motion pictures projects signed with IATSE891. Once you reach 90 days of work within a single department, you will qualify for full membership.</p> <p>3. Third, you must submit your membership application and prepare to be inducted into the IATSE 891 family.</p> <p>4. You will be asked to take an oath and pay a one-time initiation fee.</p> <p>5. 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