Useful
Links

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science is a professional honorary organization of over 6,000 moviemaking professionals and was founded to advance the arts and sciences of motion pictures.

Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers

American Cinema Editors

American Cinema Editors is an honorary society of motion picture editors founded in 1950.

American Cinema Foundation

American Federation of Film Producers

American Federation of Musicians

American Federation of Television & Radio Artists

American Film Institute

American Film Institute is a national leader in film education and appreciation, celebrating excellence in film, television and digital media.

American Film Marketing Association

American Humane Association, Film & TV Unit

American Screenwriters Association

American Society of Cinematographers

American Society of Cinematographers is an educational, cultural and professional organization offering invitation-only membership to distinguished cinematographers.

American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers

Association of Film Commissioners International

Association of Independent Commercial Producers

Association of Independent Video & Filmmakers

Association of Independent Video & Filmmakers is an international membership organization serving film and videomakers.

Association of Location Scouts & Managers

Casting Society of America

CineWomen LA

CineWomen LA is a nonprofit organization aimed at increasing the visibility of women in the entertainment industry.

CineWomen NYC

CineWomen NYC is a member-run, nonprofit organization of women in the film, television and related arts and industries.

Danish Association of Cinematographers

Danish Film Institute

Directors Guild of America

Entertainment Resources & Marketing Information

The Film Foundation

Film Music Society

Filmmakers Alliance

Filmmakers Alliance is a membership organization for independent moviemakers offering education, networking and distribution opportunities.

Independent Feature Project (IFP)

International Documentary Association

Kemps

International film, tv, video, commercial production resources handbook: film production services companies, technicians and crew

Mandy.com

International directory of professionals in film, TV and multimedia production. Gives details of production companies, technicians, post production houses, and shooting facilities.

MediaRights.org

Motion Picture Association of America

Motion Picture Editors Guild

Motion Picture Editors Guild is a national labor organization currently representing over 6,000 post-production professionals.

MotionPictureCapital.com

MovieMaker Magazine

Guide to independent film and filmmaking from around the world.

National Association of Theatre Owners

New York Foundation for the Arts

New York Production Alliance

Producers Guild of America

Reel Women

SAGIndie

SAGIndie is dedicated to helping moviemakers produce their films and to expanding employment opportunities for performers. Through film festivals, trade shows, panels and direct one-on-one communication, SAGIndie works with producers to eliminate barriers to using professional performers in low-budget independent film.

Screen Actors Guild (SAG)

Screen Actors Guild (SAG) is the nation’s premier labor union representing nearly 120,000 actors in film, television, industrials, commercials and music videos.

Screenwriters Guild of America

Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers

Steadicam Operators Association

Stuntmen’s Association of Motion Pictures

Stuntwomen’s Association of Motion Pictures

The Acting Center LA

The Acting Center’s revolutionary technique creates uniformly confident actors who can create any character and emotion, in any situation—instantaneously. You will learn to become a character in a profoundly realistic way. Our students include beginning actors, Golden Globe winners and Oscar nominees.

Visual Effects Society

European Videographer in Los Angeles

Women in the Director’s Chair

Women in Film and Television International

Women Make Movies

Women’s Image Network

Writers Guild of America

Writers Guild of America is the sole collective bargaining representative for writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable, interactive and new media industries