Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFL-CIO will be profiling leaders and activists to spotlight the diverse contributions Hispanics and Latinos have made to the labor movement. Today's profile features Antonio Betancourt of the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).
Antonio Betancourt is dedicated to moving the film industry in Puerto Rico forward. He is currently coordinating specialized workshops to improve the knowledge of IATSE crew members and has developed film workshops for underserved communities. Betancourt is also one of the founding members of IATSE Local 494. “Being part of IATSE has helped me develop into a crew member who can be proud of his legacy,” he said. He is a member of the Cinema Audio Society and was the sound mixer for “What Happened to Santiago” (“Lo que le Pasó a Santiago”), which was nominated for an Oscar.