Local 798 Membership Application Requirements - Updated 10_26_25

Sep 13, 2026

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Local 798 membership information outlines an invitation-based application process for Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists under I.A.T.S.E. It explains how to submit a complete packet by Certified Mail with return receipt, using legal name documentation only and providing copies rather than originals. The document sets craft eligibility (single craft only), specifies required form, cover letter wording, resume content, and notarized terms. It also states the initiation fee and the application postmark window of June 1–June 30, 2026.

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Pages5

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Application Instructions

Submission Method and Contact Rules

Initiation Fee and Acceptance Requirements

Eligibility and Non-Discrimination

Craft Selection and Packet Components

Application Window (Postmark Deadlines)

Dear Prospective Applicant: Thank you for inquiring about membership into Local 798. Please read all of the following information carefully. It explains the application process required to be invited to join IATSE Local 798. This document outlines the information you will need and where it is to be sent. Do NOT call the Union office; the office receives a multitude of applications annually. To ensure receipt of your package, send it Certified Mail, or Return Receipt Requested. Again, please do NOT call the Union office. Send all inquiries [to membership@local798.net](to membership@local798.net) [Do](Do NOT send physical photographs of your work. Do not email Membership photographs of)[ NOT](Do NOT send physical photographs of your work. Do not email Membership photographs of)[ send physical photographs of your work. Do](Do NOT send physical photographs of your work. Do not email Membership photographs of)[ not](Do NOT send physical photographs of your work. Do not email Membership photographs of)[ email Membership photographs of](Do NOT send physical photographs of your work. Do not email Membership photographs of)[ ](Do NOT send physical photographs of your work. Do not email Membership photographs of)your work, resume, or promotional materials. The Initiation fee for Local 798 is currently $3,500.00 (this fee is subject to change) . If you are accepted into Local 798, you must pay the initiation fee of $3,500 .00 IN FULL within six (6) months from the date on your letter of acceptance or invoice. About IATSE Local 798: Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Local 798 is chartered under our parent Union—the I.A.T.S. E. , or "International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees." The I.A.T.S. E. represents Local 798 members as well as thousands of other show business Union members working at various trades in multiple venues, including movies, television, commercials, live theater, and new media. When you join Local 798, you also join the I.A.T.S. E. , and you will be expected to conform to all policies and practices specified under both the Local 798 Constitution and the I.A.T.S. E. Constitution. There shall be no discrimination against any person in respect to membership in this Local by sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or any other reason as covered by applicable federal, state and municipal laws. PLEASE UNDERSTAND: Joining Local 798 does NOT guarantee employment; Local 798 is not a hiring hall. Local 798 is composed of members who are employed on a day-by-day basis by Production. You are responsible for securing employment. The Union is responsible for representing its members under the Contracts which includes fair wages and benefits. Please read the following instructions carefully or your application may be REJECTED! Submit your paperwork by mail or Certified, Return Receipt mail to: Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Local 798, I.A.T.S. E. Attn: Membership Committee 70 West 36th Street, Suite 4A New York, NY 10018 Applications will be accepted AND MUST BE POSTMARKED BETWEEN JUNE 1st through JUNE 30, 2026 ONLY! No Applications will be accepted outside of this window! APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL 798 MEMBERSHIP: STEP ONE: APPLICATION PACKETS to include: All paperwork, including your resume and cover letter, must include your legal name. Please don’t submit your stage name, nickname, or alias. We need your legal name on everything! Do not submit original documents because they will not be returned to you. If you are rejected and want to reapply, you must resubmit everything again. Therefore, make sure to submit COPIES of your documents ONLY. You can only apply for ONE CRAFT. You must choose to apply under the Make-up category as a Make-up Artist or SFX Artist OR under the Hair category as a Hair Stylist or Barber. You cannot choose both craft categories or subcategories. 1)APPLICATION SUBMISSION FORM: Please submit a copy of the Application Subm

FAQs

How should an applicant submit the Local 798 application packet?

Submit the paperwork by mail using Certified Mail or Return Receipt mail. Use the membership@local798.net email for inquiries and do not call the union office.

What documents are required in the application packet?

The packet must include a copy of the Application Submission Form from the Local 798 website, a signed cover letter with the required “true copies” statement, a resume using the applicant’s legal name, and a notarized signature on the terms and conditions.

What are the key rules about legal name, craft choice, and application timing?

Applicants must use their legal name and submit copies only. Choose only one craft category (Make-up or Hair) and cannot switch after submission. Applications must be postmarked between June 1 and June 30, 2026 only.

Sep 13, 2026

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