I'm looking for some advice here- I have owned a full service scene shop in another city for the last 17 years and am considering a career change in the next year or two. I have overseen the scenic production of several hundred projects/shows while operating the shop- theater,opera,trade shows, corporate events, etc. I am very interested in working in film in NYC and would prefer to join the IA local. My main question boils down to this: should I try to join the local in my current city and then move to NYC in a couple of years, or move sooner and try to join after the move ? Many thanks for any input.