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Get up to $500
when you become a member1

Getting extra cash is easier than ever!

Employees and members of entertainment studios, unions, and guilds can earn up to $500 when they become a member of First Entertainment Credit Union!2

Step 1: Am I eligible?

Ensure you are a member of or work for one of the companies we serve.

Participating Organizations Include (but not limited to):

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmys)
AFI
BLT Communications
California College of ASU
Cast & Crew
Entertainment Partners
HBO Max
Hollywood Basic Crafts Union Local 399 Teamsters
Hollywood Basic Crafts Union Local 40 IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
Hollywood Basic Crafts Union Local 724 LiUNA Laborers
Hollywood Basic Crafts Union Local 755 Plasters, Model Makers, Sculptors and Shop Hands
Hollywood Basic Crafts Union Local 78 United Association Plumbers
IATSE Local 600 International Cinematographers Guild
IATSE Local 695 Production Sound, Video Engineers Guild
IATSE Local 700 Motion Picture Editors Guild (MPEG)
IATSE Local 705 Motion Picture Costumers
IATSE Local 706 Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Guild (MUAHS)
IATSE Local 728 Motion Picture Studio Electrical Lighting Techs
IATSE Local 729 Motion Picture Set Painters & Sign Writers
IATSE Local 768 Theatrical Wardrobe Union
IATSE Local 80 Motion Picture Studio Grips

IATSE Local 800 Art Directors Guild
IATSE Local 839 Animation Guild
IATSE Local 871 Script Supervisors/Continuity Coordinators, Accountants
IATSE Local 884 Studio Teachers
IATSE Local 892 Costume Designers Guild
IATSE Locall 44 Affiliated Property Craftspersons
LA Film School
Lionsgate
Location Managers Guild International (LMGI)
ManifestWorks
Motion Picture &Television Fund
Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (MPIPHP)
Paramount Pictures
Producers Guild of America (PGA)
Recording Academy (Grammys)
Sony Corp. & Subsidiaries
The MBS Group
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Music Group
Writers Guild of America (WGA)


 
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Step 2: Sign up

Sign up for the accounts below and complete the required steps. After 90 days we’ll deposit $500 into your account automatically!

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Earn $400 with Value Checking

Open a Value Checking Account with direct deposit of at least $1,000 per month within 90 days of opening the account.3

Why Join First Entertainment

As part of the entertainment community, you need a financial partner that understands your story. That’s the role we were born to play. We’re member-owned and not-for-profit, so you can count on:

  • Great rates and lower fees
  • Convenient digital and mobile banking tools
  • Branches on studio lots5
  • Loans to cover union fees
  • Investment and insurance services
  • Free credit score monitoring
  • Homebuying commission rebates
  • Free financial wellness resources
  • Easy transfers with Zelle®6

What our members say

First Entertainment is the best place for me to be. They’ve done a great job meeting my needs.

— Neal Z., Prop Master Read the full member story
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What our members say

Being a creative and working on productions, we may have large checks, and First Entertainment makes it easy and worry-free to mobile deposit on the go.

— Rae A., Wardrobe Stylist Read the full member story
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What our members say

First Entertainment is an ideal financial partner because the Credit Union understands the constant flux of the entertainment industry.

— Devin H., Set Lighting Technician Read the full member story
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What our members say

It’s important that a financial institution understands the unique needs of the industry it serves in an equitable and empathetic way, and First Entertainment does that well.

— Shari H., Director DEI Operations Read the full member story
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What our members say

First Entertainment made the mortgage process painless for someone in the industry who has non-traditional work hours and pay history.

— Karen S., Makeup Artist (IATSE Local 706) Read the full member story
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Disclosures

1
Promotional offer is open to all employees and members of approved entertainment companies, studios, and guilds as well as those who have received a direct invitation to apply from First Entertainment Credit Union.
2
Eligibility requirements apply, and all must be met within 90 calendar days of account opening to qualify for the maximum of the Creator Package’s $500 bonus. Offer available to new members joining First Entertainment Credit Union between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025. A new member is defined as having no previous relationship with First Entertainment Credit Union. Limited to a maximum $500 total bonus per member. Accounts must be open for at least 90 days, active, and in good standing to receive bonus payout(s) (not in default, closed, inactive, or otherwise “not in good standing”). Bonus(es) will be distributed within 30 days after the 90-day qualification period once verification of all program requirements have been met. Bonus(es) will be considered dividends and may be reported on IRS form 1099-INT. First Entertainment Credit Union employees and business accounts are not eligible for this offer. Credit Union membership is established by opening a First500 Savings Account and is subject to approval. The minimum deposit required to open a First500 Savings Account is $1.00 (the purchase of one share at par value of $1.00), which must be maintained for the membership to remain in an active status and “in good standing”. One First500 Savings Account per Social Security Number. For complete details, please refer to the Member Account Agreement and Disclosure (MAAD). Fees may apply; see our current Schedule of Fees for details. Offer subject to change.
3
New members must open a First Entertainment Credit Union Value Checking or Advantage Checking with a qualifying deposit of at least $1,000.00 or more monthly to receive the $400 bonus. Member must set up and maintain a recurring, qualifying deposit to a First Entertainment Credit Union Value Checking or Advantage Checking with at least $1,000 per month. A qualifying deposit is defined as a Direct Deposit, electronic transfer (such as Zelle, Venmo, or ACH transfers) of at least $1,000.00 or more. The checking account must remain open for a minimum of 90 days to qualify for the $400 bonus. The $400 bonus will be deposited into your First500 Savings Account within 30 days after the 90-day requirement is met (which is within 120 days of the membership opening date). Offer not valid for youth or business checking accounts. For terms and conditions applicable to the Value Checking and Advantage Checking, see the Member Account Agreement and Disclosure (MAAD). Fees may apply; see our current Schedule of Fees for details. Offer subject to change.
4
New members must meet all other requirements outlined in the Creator’s Package as well as apply, receive, activate, and make a minimum of $500 in spend purchases on their new First Entertainment Credit Union Credit Card within 90 calendar days of the membership open date to qualify for the additional $100 bonus. The $100 bonus will be credited to your First500 Savings Account within thirty (30) days after the 90- day requirement is met (which is within 120 days of the membership opening date). All loans are subject to credit approval. Not all members will qualify. Proof of income may be required depending on your credit rating and other underwriting factors. For complete details on rates and fees, please refer to the Visa Interest and Fee Information disclosure. Offer subject to change.
5
Branches are only accessible for those cleared for access.
6
Zelle® and Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license. Terms and conditions apply.
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