“My goal is that we have the most educated, best trained people on the planet.”
– Tema Staig, Women in Media Founder/Director
INOVATIV recently sponsored a learning and networking event for Women in Media‘s “Level Up Pathway to Camera Union Membership” program. Women in Media is a non-profit organization started by Tema Staig in an effort to better support and promote women and gender non-conforming folks working in the entertainment industry. This particular event focused on Utility and Loader crew positions and was designed to provide a pathway towards membership in the Local 600 camera union. The two-day event was also hosted in partnership with BECiNE, a boutique woman-owned camera rental house specializing primarily in optics.
“We are so excited to partner with INOVATIV. We make sure our members understand that your vendors are your support…helping you put your best foot forward.”
Over 90 participants received a hands-on technical skills class as well as in-depth information on how to best leverage their skills for success. We were honored to provide INOVATIV workstations for this training program, knowing the value of having premium equipment to learn on. We believe that getting hands-on experience with high-quality gear is crucial to mastering the craft. That’s why we were proud to provide workstations that participants will likely be using on set, giving them the opportunity to become familiar with the same premium equipment they’ll encounter in their professional careers.
“The more women and gender non-conforming folks we have working on the crew, the happier and healthier I believe our industry is going to be.”
At INOVATIV, we believe in the power of community and the importance of promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. By sponsoring this event, we were able to reinforce these values and lead by example. We’re committed to making significant and lasting changes within the industry towards a more equitable and inclusive workplace, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to be a part of events like this one that help us get there.
