Purchasing Resources for Film Organizations And Organizations

Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA)

AMIA is a California based non-profit professional association established to advance the field of moving image archiving by fostering cooperation among individuals and organizations concerned with the collection, preservation, exhibition and use of movin

http://www.amianet.org/

Ableza

Native American Arts and Film Institute in California dedicated to promoting, preserving and protecting traditional and contemporary arts by Native American Peoples.

http://www.ableza.org/

Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

The Academy is a national non-profit professional association serving the Canadian film and television industry.

http://www.academy.ca/

Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS)

AMPAS is a California based professional honorary organization that fosters cooperation among creative leaders for cultural, educational and technological progress. The Academy's field of activity does not include economic, labor or political matters.

http://www.oscars.org/

Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists (ACTRA)

ACTRA represents the collective bargaining needs of professional artists in film, television, radio and commercials.

http://www.actra.com/

American Association of Producers (AAP)

California based, non-profit networking and educational organization comprised of top production personnel working in television, feature films and new media. The AAP also has a formal affiliation with the Producers Guild of America.

http://www.tvproducers.com/

American Cinema Foundation

The American Cinema Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan arts organization that was created to nurture and reward television and feature-film projects that address fundamental social values in a positive manner.

http://www.cinemafoundation.com/

Art Directors Guild

California Local 876's members conceive and manage the background and settings for film and television projects. They and most other crafts of the entertainment industry are members of the IATSE.

http://www.artdirectors.org/

Artists Rights Foundation

Los Angeles based non-profit organization founded by the Directors Guild of America (DGA), bringing together movie industry leaders to safeguard the rights of artists, protect their works from alteration, and ensure that the artists' vision remains intac

http://www.artistsrights.org/

Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP)

New York based AICP is focused exclusively on the needs and interests of commercial production companies in the United States and represents most domestic commercials whether produced for traditional broadcast channels, or non-traditional use, public or p

http://www.aicp.com/

Association of Licensing Industry Merchandisers (LIMA)

New York based not-for-profit organization of licensors, manufacturers, retailers and other support organizations working for the advancement of professionalism in licensing.

http://www.licensing.org/

Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS)

United Kingdom based organization of Film Sound Technicians. Members from the Film and Television Industry include: Production Sound Mixers, Re-recording Mixers, Sound Editors, Boom Operators, Sound Assistants, Foley Artists, and many other sound technic

http://www.amps.net/

Associazione Italiana Scenografi Costumisti Arredatori

Italian Association of set designers, costume designers and set decorators who design sets, costumes and decorations for the theatre, films and television.

http://www.mclink.it/assoc/asc/

Audio Engineering Society

Professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. Its membership consists of engineers, scientists and other authorities worldwide.

http://www.aes.org/

Austin Film Society (AFS)

The official site for the AFS, which hosts film series, gala premieres, and visiting artists, and supports film and video makers through advice, referral, workshops, newsletter, and annual grant awards.

http://www.austinfilm.org/

Australian Film Institute (AFI)

AFI promotes Australian film and television, both nationally and overseas. AFI serves as a national voice for the moving image, exhibiting and distributing innovative film programs, managing the annual AFI Awards, and operating the Research and Informatio

http://www.afi.org.au/

Australian National University (ANU) Film Group

Membership based film group open to both students and non-students at ANU.

http://www.anufg.org.au/

Australian Writers Guild

Professional association for writers in the areas of television, radio, screen and stage. It protects the professional interests of originators and adaptors of written material.

http://www.awg.com.au/

British Academy of Film & Television Arts (bafta)

British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) - Organization promoting and rewarding the best in film, television and interactive media. Its high-profile Award ceremonies cover: Film, Television, Children's and Interactive Entertainment.

http://www.bafta.org/

British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)

An independent, non-governmental body that exercises responsibilities over the cinema which by law belong exclusively to the local authorities. The Board had been set up by the film industry in order to bring a degree of uniformity to the standards of fil

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/

British Columbia Film

Non-profit society that administers funding intended to expand and diversify the cultural industries of independent film and video production. This Canadian group provides support to film and television initiatives having that will be of economic and cul

http://www.bcfilm.bc.ca/

British Film Institute

BFI runs the UK's National Film Theatre and the London Film Festival, supports cinemas and film festrivals UK-wide, preserves the UK's film and TV heritage, and acts as an authoritative source of information on film and television.

http://www.bfi.org.uk/

Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph & Theatre Union (BECTU)

Independent trade (labor) union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure and allied industries who are primarily based in the United Kingdom. The union represents permanently employed, contract and freelance workers within

http://www.bectu.org.uk/

Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC)

CSC promotes the art and craft of cinematography and provides tangible recognition of the common bonds that link film and video professionals, from the aspiring student and camera assistant to the news veteran and senior director of photography. CSC memb

http://www.csc.ca/

Cardiff University Film Society (CUFS)

Web site for Cardiff University Film Society, and the society's production wing, Cardiff Film Productions. Located in the United Kingdom.

http://www.cf.ac.uk/suon/film-soc/

Chicago Filmmakers

A media arts organization that fosters the creation, appreciation and understanding of film and video as media for artistic and personal expression, as well as media of important social and community impact in the Chicago area.

http://www.chicagofilmmakers.org/

Children\'s Entertainment Association (CEA)

Trade association for those involved in children's entertainment. CEA members come from all areas of the industry, including music, theater, performance, publishing, film, television, video and radio.

http://www.kidsentertainment.com/cea/welcome.html

Colorado Film and Video Association (CFVA)

Is an organization dedicated toward meeting the needs of the film and video production community of Colorado. The CFVA publishes the Colorado Production Resource Guide (CPRG).

http://www.cfva.com/

Directors Guild of America (DGA)

With offices in Los Angeles, and New York, DGA represents members working in US cities and abroad. Their creative work is represented in theatrical, industrial, educational and documentary films, as well as television live, filmed and taped radio, videos

http://www.dga.org/

Directors Guild of Canada

The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) is a national labour organization which represents key creative and logistical personnel in the motion picture industries.

http://www.dgc.ca/

Directors Guild of Great Britain

Trade union representing directors in all media: film, television, theatre, radio, opera, commercials, corporate, multimedia and new technology.

http://www.dggb.co.uk/

Dove Foundation

Michigan based non-profit organization established to encourage and promote the creation, production and distribution of wholesome family entertainment.

http://www.dove.org/

Edinburgh University Film Society

Information about the scope of the program and events hosted by the Film Society at Scotland's Edinburgh University.

http://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/societies/filmsoc/

Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC)

With offices in Los Angeles and Virginia, EIC's mission is to lead the entertainment industry in bringing its power and influence to bear on health and social issues. EIC is the creator and co-host of the PRISM awards.

http://eiconline.org/

Entertainment Industry Foundation

Foundation focused on coordinating the philanthropy of the entertainment industry to achieve maximum social impact.

http://www.eifoundation.org/

Entertainment Resources & Marketing Association (ERMA)

ERMA is comprised of corporations and agencies providing entertainment resources to the filmed entertainment community, a practice commonly referred to as Product Placement.

http://www.erma.org/

Entertainment Services & Technology Association (ESTA)

New York based ESTA is a non-profit trade association representing the North American entertainment technology industry. Members include dealers, manufacturers, reps, service and production companies, scenic houses, designers and consultants.

http://www.esta.org/

Entertainment Technology Center (ETC)

Los Angeles based ETC at the University of Southern California, works to discover, research, develop and accelerate Entertainment Technology. By improving the accessibility and economics of the Entertainment Industry; ETC strives to continuously improve

http://www.etcenter.org/

Equity

Trade union representing artists across the spectrum of arts and entertainment.

http://www.equity.org.uk/

European Audiovisual Observatory

Based in France, the Observatory promotes the transparency of information in the audiovisual industry in Europe by gathering and distributing information and data on economic, legal and financial matters concerning the film industry, television, video a

http://www.obs.coe.int/

European Documentary Network

A meeting point for all professionals who work in documentary film and television.

http://www.edn.dk/

European Federation of National Cinematographers Associations (IMAGO)

Organization aimed at maintaining professional standards in cinematography.

http://www.imago.org/

European Film Academy

The European Film Academy is a non-profit organization and was founded in 1989 by its first president Ingmar Bergman and 40 filmmakers to advance the interests of the European film industry. EFA’s policy is reflected in a number of activities dealing with

http://www.europeanfilmacademy.org/

Export-Union of German Films

Official trade association for the promotion and export of German films.

http://www.german-cinema.de/

F.O.C.U.S. Institute of Film (Film Offering Children and the Underprivileged Success)

Charitable organization dedicated to: discovery and nurturing of a new wave of promising cinematic talent; development and production of charitable feature films, from which proceeds will be directed to academic and vocational scholarship funds.

http://www.focusinstituteoffilm.com/

Film Advisory Board (FAB)

Nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing, awarding and promoting quality family-oriented and children's entertainment in film, video, TV, CD-ROMs, books and music.

http://www.filmadvisoryboard.org/

Film Arts Foundation

A Bay Area based non profit organization dedicated to the support of independent film and video makers, providing resources for creation and exhibition.

http://www.filmarts.org/

Film Education

Registered charity funded by the film industry in the UK whose aim is to encourage and promote the use of Film and Cinema within the National Curriculum. This states that teachers should give pupils the opportunity to analyze and evaluate a wide range of

http://www.filmeducation.org/

Film Institute of Ireland

Preserves, presents and promotes film culture in Ireland.

http://www.fii.ie/

Film New Zealand

Providing a complete introduction service into filming in New Zealand. Everything a filmmaker needs to know about our locations, facilities, crews, permits, immigration, transport and accommodation for overseas film and program makers.

http://www.filmnz.org.nz/

Film Studies Association of Canada (FSAC)

Organization aimed at advancing scholarship in the history and art of film and film-related fields.

http://www.film.queensu.ca/FSAC/Home.html

Filmmakers Alliance

Is a collective of filmmakers, - film and video artists, technicians and craftspeople - dedicated to empowering, educating and supporting fellow filmmakers and aspirants who share a common desire to express themselves creatively through the artistry, lang

http://www.filmmakersalliance.com/

Filmmakers Foundation

Los Angeles based all-volunteer organization of industry professionals who come together in a "think-tank" conservatory environment in order to exchange the information, opportunities, relationships and experience required to advance and sustain meaningfu

http://members.aol.com/newfilmkrs/

Greek Film Center

Organization aimed at supporting and developing Greek films.

http://www.gfc.gr/

Holland Film

Affiliated with the Dutch Film Fund, is the official marketing and promotion agency for Dutch film abroad. The organization, financed from public funds, and some private sponsors offers a wide variety of services for Dutch filmmakers and producers to enha

http://www.hollandfilm.nl/

Hungarian Society of Cinematographers (HSC/MOT)

Professional organization for Hungarian cinematographers.

http://www.hscmot.hu/

Icelandic Film Fund (IFF)

Governmental institute aimed at supporting and promoting Icelandic films.

http://www.centrum.is/filmfund/

Independant Filmmakers Coalition (IFC)

Kansas City organization that promotes creative and artistic expression through film, video and media production. IFC is a resource for the local film and video industry. Through seminars, screenings, group projects, workshops and other activities, IFC pr

http://www.ifckc.com/

Independent Media Artists of Georgia, Etc. (IMAGE)

Builds and supports a strong independent media arts community in Atlanta and the Southeast by promoting the production, exhibition and public awareness of film and video as artistic forms of individual expression.

http://www.imagefv.org/

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)

Labor union representing technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry.

http://www.iatse-intl.org/

International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI)

With a General Assembly meeting in St. Vincent Italy, FIPRESCI is the worldwide organization of film critics.

http://www.fipresci.org/

Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA)

Organization that promotes and elevates the status of Irish film and television.

http://www.ifta.ie/

Irish Film Board

Bord Scannán na hÉireann provides loans and equity investment to independent Irish filmmakers to assist in the development and production of Irish films. The Board also acts in co-operation with other Irish semi-state agencies to improve the marketing, sa

http://www.iol.ie/filmboard/

Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto

Non-profit film co-op which supports and encourages independent filmmaking through the exchange of information and access to equipment and facilities.

http://www.lift.on.ca/

LOW-FI Video

A Serbian based project with no expiration date, its mission being the advancement of the aesthetics of non-pretencious cinema and the subversion of elitism on film. The project considers video-technology boom a very useful ally in the struggle for the ab

http://www.crsn.com/low-fi/eng/index2.htm

Motion Picture & Television Fund

Provides medical and surgical services, health care, child care, residential living and care for older adults, as well as social and charitable services, to the film and television industry. MPTF is not just a place to call when you're ready to retire.

http://www.mptvfund.org/

Motion Picture Editor\'s Guild

Union for film editors; site has information, articles and resume postings.

http://www.editorsguild.com/

Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE)

Organization for professional sound and music editors who work in motion pictures and television.

http://www.mpse.org/

National Film Board of Canada

Public agency that produces and distributes films, audiovisual and multimedia works which reflect Canada to Canadians and the rest of the world.

http://www.nfb.ca/

National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC)

Central agency in India promoting quality cinema. NFDC provides a wide range of services essential to the integrated growth of Indian cinema.

http://www.nfdcindia.com/

National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF)

Nonprofit organization created by the US Congress to save America's film heritage. Supports film preservation activities and access to films for study, education and exhibition.

http://www.filmpreservation.org/

Northwest Film Center

Part of the Portland Art Museum, the Center is a regional media arts resource and service organization founded to encourage the study, appreciation and utilization of the moving image arts, foster their artistic and professional excellence, and to help c

http://www.nwfilm.org/

Norwegian Film Institute

Established as a result of a merger with the National Film Board of Norway, and reflects the Government's determination to improve conditions for Norwegian film and to rationalize its contribution to the film industry.

http://www.nfi.no/hovedside.html

Producers Guild of America

California based Guild that is a resource for all aspects of producing in motion pictures and television. PGA's membership and affiliated membership includes working motion picture and television producers.

http://producersguild.com/

Professional Light and Sound Association (PLASA)

Entertainment technology trade association representing companies whose goods and services include: intelligent lighting, controllers and pro-audio systems, trussing, rigging and accessories to lasers, videowalls, architectural lighting, voice alarm syste

http://www.plasa.org/

PROMAX

Non-profit, member-owned association that has participation by marketing-focused companies in 35 countries who are active in television, radio, cable, entertainment and emerging technologies.

http://www.promax.org/

Saskatchewan Motion Picture Industry Association (SMPIA)

Non-profit organization representing the interests of the film and video community in Saskatchewan, Canada. Members of the organization work to improve opportunities for education, production, promotion and appreciation of film and video activity.

http://www.smpia.sk.ca/

Saskatchewan Motion Picture Industry Association

Established as a non-profit organization representing the interests of the film and video community in Saskatchewan.

http://www.smpia.sk.ca/

Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. (SBE)

Located in Indiana, SBE is a non-profit organization serving the interests of Broadcast Engineers. SBE members include: studio and transmitter operators and technicians, supervisors, announcer-technicians, chief engineers of commercial and educational sta

http://www.sbe.org/

Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE)

New York based Society that advances theory and application in motion imaging, including film, television, video, computer imaging, and telecommunications. SMPTE generates standards, engineering guidelines, and recommended practices. Members of the SMP

http://www.smpte.org/

Society of Operating Cameramen (SOC)

California based honorary association established to advance the art, craft and creative contribution of the Operating Cameraman.

http://www.soc.org/

Studio Teachers

IATSE Local 884, an organization educating children in the entertainment industry.

http://www.studioteachers.com/

Sundance Institute

Utah based nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and development of independent filmmakers, screenwriters, playwrights, composers, and other film and theatre artists.

http://www.sundance.org/

Swiss Syndicate for Film and Video (SSFV)

Organization representing film technicians and actors in the independent film industry of Switzerland.

http://www.ssfv.ch/

Toronto Film Society

Canadian registered non-profit organization for the study and appreciation of film.

http://www.interlog.com/~tfs/home.htm

UK Film Funding

http://www.netribution.co.uk/funding/

Unifrance Film International (UFI)

UFI's mission is to promote French cinema around the world. Unifrance is an association of: producers, directors, actors and sales agents. UFI is united in its wish to enhance the presence of French product on foreign markets. Every year it launches new a

http://www.unifrance.org/

University Film and Video Association (UFVA)

International organization dedicated to the arts and sciences of film and video, and the development of motion pictures as a medium of communication; located at the Chapman University, School of Film & Television in Orange, California.

http://www.temple.edu/ufva/

University Filmmakers Alliance

Undergraduate student organization that serves as an interactive resource center for TV and film enthusiasts at the University of Texas at Austin.

http://www.utexas.edu/students/ufa/

Women in Film

A professional organization founded in Los Angeles with the commitment to recognize, develop, and actively promote the unique visions of women in the global communications industry.

http://wif.org

Writers\' Guild of America (WGAw)

Resources and Information for Screenwriters. The WGA represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new technologies industries. Guild members also write news, animation, non-fiction and documentary programming.

http://www.wga.org/

York Student Cinema (UK)

UK student cinema society at the University of York. The organization gives its members the opportunity to experience running a cinema and shows films to the University community.

http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~socs101/

Young Media Australia (YMA)

YMA is a non-profit, community-based organization providing information, advocacy and research on the impact of media on children and young people.

http://www.youngmedia.org.au/