Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS)
www.interactive.org
A nonprofit organization with over 20,000 members, dedicated to the advancement and recognition of the interactive arts. The mission of AIAS is to promote and advance the worldwide interactive entertainment community, recognize outstanding achievements in interactive arts and sciences, and host an annual awards show, the DICE awards, to enhance awareness of the interactive art form
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
http://www.oscars.org
The Academy was founded in 1927 by 36 prominent men and women in the entertainment industry, and is dedicated to the advancements of the arts and sciences of motion pictures. Gives the Oscars each year
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
www.emmys.org
An organization founded to become a place for discussion of the television industry, as well as a place for celebrating the industry’s achievements with the annual Emmy awards.
Actors Equity Association
http://www.actorsequity.org
A labor union that represents more than 49,000 actors and stage managers in the United States.
ACTRA
http://www.actra.ca
The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists is a union of more than 22,000 professional performers working in English-language recorded media in Canada including TV, film, radio and digital media
African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)
http://aafca.com
The AAFCA actively reviews cinema at large, particularly films that include the Black experience. The organization creates a platform for movies with universal appeal to the African-American community.
Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers
www.amptp.org
The trade association responsible for negotiating virtually all industry-wide guild and union contracts
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
http://awfj.org
The AWFJ is made up of professional female movie critics, reporters, and features writers working in print, broadcast, and online media with the purpose of supporting women's work both in front of the camera and behind the camera through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting the annual EDA awards which recognizes outstanding accomplishments by women in movies
Alliance for Women in Media
http://www.allwomeninmedia.org
Formed in 1951 with the goal to help in the following areas: content, resources and information that help women in media succeed and lead, compelling and salient government and regulatory advocacy, provision of key industry updates geared towards women in leadership roles, career development, professional development, and the cultivation of a personal and professional network via local, national, and virtual opportunities for collaboration and lifetime learning
American Cinema Editors (ACE)
http://ace-filmeditors.org
An organization committed to the encouragement of mutually beneficial dialogue with other members of the motion picture industry and the education of the general public
American Cinema Foundation
www.cinemafoundation.com
A Los Angeles based nonprofit arts organization created to nurture and reward television and feature-film projects that promote democratic pluralism and inclusion
American Film Institute (AFI)
www.afi.com
AFI provides leadership in film, television, and digital media and is dedicated to initiatives that engage in the past, present, and future of the moving image arts
American Society of Cinematographers (ASC)
www.theasc.com
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art of filmmaking. It is neither a guild nor a union, but an honorary association
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
www.ascap.com
A not-for-profit performance rights organization that protects its members' musical copyrights by monitoring public performances of their music, whether via a broadcast or live performance.
Art Directors Guild (ADG)
http://www.adg.org
An international union that exclusively represents employees in the entertainment industry, spanning the United States and Canada with more than 104,000 members.
Association of Film Commissioners International
http://www.afci.org
The official professional organization for film commissioners who assist film, television, and video production across the globe. AFCI is a nonprofit educational association whose members serve as city, county, regional, provincial, or national film commissioners in their respective governmental jurisdictions.
Association of Independent Commercial Producers
www.aicp.com
An American nonprofit organization that represents the interests of US companies that specialize in commercial production. Its members work in various media including film, video, and digital for advertisers and agencies
Association of Talent Agents
www.agentassociation.com
A nonprofit trade association representing the talent agencies in the industry, representing working artists, including actors, directors, writers, and other artists in film, stage, television, radio, commercial, literary work, and other entertainment enterprises.
Austin Film Critics Association
http://austinfilmcritics.org
An organization with a membership of professional film critics who regularly review movies for national television stations, daily newspapers, weekly alternatives, local radio, monthly magazines, and websites with international prominence
The Authors Guild
www.authorsguild.org
A nonprofit American organization of and for authors, with about 8000 members, among them published authors, literary agents, and attorneys who mainly deal with book publishing
Boston Online Film Critics Association
www.bofca.com
Established in May of 2012 in order to foster a community of web-based film critics and provide them with a supportive group of colleagues and a professional platform for their voices to be heard
Boston Society of Film Critics
http://www.bostonfilmcritics.org
Formed in 1981 to make Boston’s unique critical perspective heard on a national and international level by awarding commendations to the best of the year’s film and filmmakers and local film theaters and film societies that offer outstanding film programming
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
www.bafta.org
BAFTA identifies, rewards and celebrates excellence at its internationally renowned annual awards ceremonies, while providing opportunities for the public as well as industry practitioners and emerging talent to find information through its year-round program of events initiatives and activities
British Film Institute
http://www.bfi.org.uk
Founded in 1933, a charity that combines cultural, creative, and industrial roles, bringing together the BFI National Archive and BFI Reuben Library, film distribution, exhibition and education at BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX, publishing and festivals
Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association
http://www.bcfm.com
A nonprofit professional association dedicated to the interests and needs of business and finance executives in the media industry
Broadcast Film Critics Association
http://www.bfca.org
The largest film critics association in the United States and Canada representing over 250 television, radio, and online critics and giving the critics choice movie awards each year
Broadcasters’ Foundation
http://www.broadcastersfoundation.org
The Broadcasters’ Foundation of America provides financial assistance to radio and television broadcasters who are in acute financial need due to illness, advanced age, death of a spouse, accident or other life altering misfortune.
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
http://www.bmi.com
BMI was founded in 1939 to protect songwriters and the public performances of their music. It operates on a nonprofit basis and is the largest music rights organization in the US
California Film Commission
www.film.ca.gov
Works to enhances California’s status as a leader in motion picture, television, and commercial production, and is a one stop office for filmmakers supporting productions of all sizes and budgets, offering services such as TV tax credits, an extensive digital location library, free online permitting, low-cost use of state properties for shooting locations, and production assistance
California Lawyers for the Arts
http://www.calawyersforthearts.org
Provides the creative community with education, representation, and dispute resolution
Canadian Media Production Association
http://www.cmpa.ca
A trade association for Canadian independent producers, representing over 350 companies engaged in the production and distribution for English-language television programs, feature films, and digital media.
Canadian Society of Cinematographers
http://www.csc.ca
The purpose of this organization is to promote the art and craft of cinematography and to provide tangible recognition of the common bonds that link film and video professionals
Casting Society of America
http://www.castingsociety.com
Created in 1982 with the intent of establishing a recognized standard of professionalism in the casting field and providing its members with a support organization to further their goals and protect their common interests
The Caucus for TV Producers, Writers and Directors
http://www.caucus.org
Established in 1977, the Caucus provides a forum for Hollywood talent to network, as well as works to elevate the quality and diversity of television
Chicago Film Critics Association
http://www.chicagofilmcritics.org
A nonprofit organization, which maintains professional, charitable and educational goals including the Chicago Film Critics Awards, Critic Roundtables, and Industry & Rights issues
Cinema Audio Society
http://cinemaaudiosociety.org
Formed with the purpose of sharing information with Sound Professionals in the Motion Picture and Television Industry.
Consumer Electronics Association
http://www.ce.org
Unites 2,000 companies within the consumer technology industry, allowing members to tap into member-only resources such as market research, networking opportunities with business advocates and leaders, educational programs and technical training.
Costume Designers Guild (CDG)
http://costumedesignersguild.com
Represents costume designers, assistant costume designers, and costume illustrators working in motion pictures and television commercials
Dallas–Ft. Worth Film Critics Association
http://www.dfwcritics.com
An organization of 30 print, radio, television, and internet journalists from Dallas-Ft. Worth-based publications who give out the Dallas-Ft Worth Film Critics Association Awards each year
Denver Film Critics Society
http://denverfilmcritics.org
Formed to provide the greater Denver area a unified and diverse opinion on film and its industry, DFCS represents all sectors in media including print, radio, television, and online outlets and provides a platform for national and international recognition for achievements in film through its presentation of its annual awards
Detroit Film Critics Society
http://detroitfilmcritics.com
A group of 20 film critics who write or broadcast in the Detroit area as well as other major cities within a 150 mile radius of the city, and present the Detroit Film Critics Society Awards each year
Directors Guild of America (DGA)
http://www.dga.org
The guild seeks to protect directorial teams’ legal and artistic rights, contend for their creative freedom, and strengthen their ability to develop careers
Directors Guild of Great Britain
http://www.dggb.org
An organization for directors across all forms of media including film, opera, radio, television, theatre, animation, and multimedia, and offers them opportunities to meet, share, and exchange expertise and skills at a wide variety of events
Directors Guild of Canada
http://www.dgc.ca
A national labor organization that represents over 3,800 creative and logistical personnel in the screen-based industry covering all areas of direction, design, production and editing
Dramatists Guild of America
http://www.dramatistsguild.com
Advances the interests of playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists writing for the living stage
Entertainment Industry Foundation
http://www.eifoundation.org
A leading charitable organization of the entertainment industry that harnesses the collective power of the industry to raise awareness and funds for health, educational, and social issues
Entertainment Resources & Marketing Association
http://www.erma.org
For over 20 years ERMA has served Hollywood as the link between brands and the silver screen, providing members with current news, networking & educational events and an interactive database that connects brands with placement opportunities
European Film Academy
http://www.europeanfilmacademy.org
The European Film Academy unites 2,800 European film professionals with the common aim of promoting Europe’s film culture
Film Board Berlin – Brandenburg
http://www.medienboard.de
An organization aimed at helping make Berlin a premiere place for filming
Film Independent
http://www.filmindependent.org
Film Independents mission is to champion the cause of independent film and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision
Film Works
http://www.filmla.com
A California-based outreach campaign sponsored by non-profit FilmL.A. focused on keeping the film and entertainment industry in California as a thriving part of the California economy
Filmstiftung NRW
https://www.filmstiftung.de/en/
The financially strongest state film funding institution in Germany. The Filmstiftung NRW funds films for both cinema and television in all phases of creation and exploitation, with the goal of promoting film and media culture and business activities in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia
Filmmakers Alliance
http://www.filmmakersalliance.org
A community of film artists dedicated to the advancement of true independent film through community action
Florida Film Critics Circle
http://www.floridafilmcritics.com
The FFCC is established to recognize outstanding work in film and maintain the highest level of professionalism among film critics in Florida
Frameline Online
http://www.frameline.org
A non-profit directed toward supporting LGBTQ film which hosts the Frameline annual international LGBT film festival in San Francisco
Georgia Film Critics Association
http://www.georgiafilmcritics.org
Created with the intention of promoting film criticism and the film industry within the state of Georgia
German Federal Film Board
http://www.dfff-ffa.de
Enforcing measures to promote German cinema and to improve the structure of the German film industry, and supporting national economic affairs of the film industry in Germany.
Hollywood Radio and Television Society
http://www.hrts.org
An information and networking forum that brings together leading industry executives and companies representing broadcast and cable networks, studios, talent and management agencies, producers, legal and financial firms, new media companies, and more to address issues that are relevant to the ongoing success and future of the industry
Houston Film Critics Society
http://www.houstonfilmcritics.org
A nonprofit, unincorporated voluntary organization of print, broadcast, and internet film critics based in the greater Houston metropolitan area that meet its membership criteria, with goals of encouraging film criticism, and increased public awareness and appreciation of cinematic excellence
Indiana Film Journalists Association
http://indianafilmjournalists.com
An organization of journalists dedicated to promoting quality film criticism in the Hoosier State
The Independent
http://independent-magazine.org
A source of information for independent, grassroots, and activist media-makers, providing inspiration and information for their films and video projects, as well as creating connections to the larger independent media community
Independent Filmmaker Project
http://www.ifp.org
The United States oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers, and also the premier advocate for them
The Independent Film and Television Alliance
https://ifta-online.org/
A trade association of the independent motion picture and television industry and the voice and advocate for the independents worldwide
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)
http://iatse.net
The largest union representing workers in the entertainment industry, with members working in all forms of live theater, motion picture and television production, trade shows and exhibitions, television broadcasting, and concerts as well as the equipment and construction shops that support all these areas of the entertainment industry
International Documentary Association
www.documentary.org
A nonprofit that promotes nonfiction filmmakers, and is dedicated to increasing public awareness for the documentary genre, with programs in areas such as advocacy, filmmakers services, education, and public programs and events
International Federation of Film Critics
http://www.fipresci.org
An association of national organizations of professional film critics and film journalists from around the world for the promotion and development of film culture.
ITVS
http://www.itvs.org
A company that funds, presents, and promotes award-winning documentaries and dramas on public television and cable
Kansas City Film Critics Circle
http://kcfcc.org
The second-oldest professional film critics association in the United States
Las Vegas Film Critics Society
http://www.lvfcs.org
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement and preservation of film, which is composed of selected print, television, radio, and Internet film critics in the Las Vegas and Reno areas
London Critics’ Circle
http://www.criticscircle.org.uk
An organization which aims to promote the art of criticism, uphold its integrity in practice, foster and safeguard members’ professional interests, provide opportunities to meet, and support the advancement of the arts
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
http://www.lafca.net
Comprised of Los Angeles based professional film critics working in the Los Angeles print and electronic media, LAFCA gives film awards each year, hosts numerous film panels and events and donates funds to various Los Angeles film organizations
Motion Picture Association of America
www.mpaa.org
The voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video, and television industries in the United States and around the world
Motion Picture Editor’s Guild
http://www.editorsguild.com
A national labor organization currently representing over 7,300 freelance and staff post-production professionals
Motion Picture Licensing Corporation
http://www.mplc.org
An organization specializing in motion picture copyright compliance, supporting legal access across five continents and more than 20 countries, representing over 400 producers and distributors from major Hollywood studios to independent and foreign producers
Motion Picture Sound Editors
http://mpse.org
Created to achieve by organization and mutual endeavor the improvement of prestige and recognition of its members through education of the importance of the sound track
NABET
http://www.nabetcwa.org
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians, a sub-union of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Union, uses collective bargaining, contract enforcement, job training, political activity and organization to improve wages, working conditions and job security.
National Academy of Television Journalists
http://www.angelfire.com
Founded with the sole purpose of working with newly graduated journalism school students and assist them as they enter the world of television news
National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture
http://www.namac.org
Fosters and fortifies the culture and business of independent media arts through dialogue, collaboration, research and advocacy
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
http://www.nab.org
The voice of the United States radio and television broadcasters. The NAB advances the interests of its members in federal government, industry and public affairs, improves quality of broadcasting, encourages content and technology innovation and spotlights the important and unique ways stations serve their communities
National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE)
https://www.natpe.com
Provides members with valuable information and resources, serves as a catalyst for idea sharing, provides members with 24/7 access to accurate databases of global information, and provides networking opportunities for professional enhancement
National Association of Theater Owners
http://www.natoonline.org
The largest exhibition trade organization in the world representing more than 30,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 50 countries worldwide
National Cable & Telecommunications Association
http://www.ncta.com
The principle trade association for the United States cable industry, representing cable operators. It serves over 90 percent of the nations cable television households and more than 200 cable program networks
National Music Publishers Association
http://www.nmpa.org
The largest United States music publishing trade association with over 3000 members. It’s mission is to protect, promote, and advance the interests of music’s creators
National Society of Film Critics
http://www.nationalsocietyoffilmcritics.com
A film critics association with many leading film critics among its members, with the purpose of promoting the mutual interests of film criticism and filmmaking
Nevada Film Critics Society
http://www.nevadafilmcriticssociety.org
An organization made up of various members of the reviewing press in all fields including print, online, radio, and television that critique films
New York Film Critics Circle
http://www.nyfcc.com
An organization of film reviewers from New York based publications that exists to honor excellence in U.S. and world cinema
Online Film Critics Society
http://www.ofcs.org
The largest organization for critics whose work appears primarily on the Internet
Oklahoma Film Critics Circle
http://www.facebook.com
A group of film critics in Oklahoma who annually vote on the top films of the year
Organization of Black Screenwriters
http://www.obswriter.com/
A nonprofit organization with members in the Los Angeles area, all across the United States and around the world, with the goal of developing great writers and empowering members with intense training, hands on experience, expansive resources, and extensive industry exposure
Phoenix Film Critics Society
http://phoenixfilmcriticssociety.org
An organization of film reviewers from Phoenix, Arizona based publications
Producers Guild of America (PGA)
www.producersguild.org
A nonprofit trade group that represents, protects, and promotes the interests of all members of the production team in film, television, and new media
Professional Lighting & Sound Association (PLASA)
https://www.plasa.org
The lead international trade association for those who supply technologies and services to the event, entertainment and installation industries
Radio-Television Digital News Association
https://www.rtdna.org
An organization exclusively serving the electronic news profession, consisting of more than 3,000 news directors, new associates, educators and students
San Francisco Film Critics Circle
http://sffcc.org
An organization comprised of critics from Bay Area publications, who provide reviews and critiques of film and cinema
Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association
http://www.sbca.com
The national trade association representing all segments of the consumer satellite industry committed to creating value-added programs to improve the long-term growth and sustainability of our member companies through ember benefits, skills assessment, and training
Screen Actors Guild / American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
(SAG – AFTRA)
www.sagaftra.org
An organization that represents over 165,000 actors, announcers, broadcasters, journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals
Screen Composers Guild of Canada
http://www.screencomposers.ca
A national association of professional music composers and producers for film, television, and new media, with the vision to promote the music, status and rights of film, television and media composers in Canada and to improve the quality of music in film, television and new media and the status of music score composers through promotion, education, and advocacy
SESAC
http://www.sesac.com
A performing rights organization, with headquarters in Nashville and offices in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, and London, designed to represent songwriters and publishers and their right to be compensated for having their music performed in public
Set Decorator’s Society of America
http://www.setdecorators.org
The only nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of the past, present, and future the set decorating profession, with members such as qualified set decorators of motion pictures and television including commercials and music videos, as well as business members who provide furnishings, materials, and professional service to the trade
Society of Broadcast Engineers
http://www.sbe.org
An organization devoted to the advancement of all levels and types of broadcast engineering. It provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and the sharing of information to help broadcast engineers to keep up with the changing industry
Society of Motion Picture and Television Art Directors (Art Directors Guild)
http://www.adg.org
A local union which exclusively represents employees of the entertainment industry including Art Directors, Graphic Artists, Illustrators, Matte Artists, Model Makers, Scenic Artists, Set Designers, and Title Artists
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
http://www.smpte.org
A technical society for the motion imaging industry, with members including engineers, technical directors, cameramen, editors, technicians, manufacturers, designers, educators, consultants and field users in networking, compression, encryption and more
Society of Camera Operators
http://www.soc.org
An organization dedicated to the advancement of the art and creative contributions of the camera operator in the motion picture and television industries
Society of Telecommunication Engineers
http://www.scte.org
A membership organization for technical cable telecommunications professionals
Southeastern Film Critics Association
A professional organization of more than 40 film journalists working in print, radio, and online media representing the southeaster section of the United States
St. Louis Film Critics Association
http://www.stlfilmcritics.org
An association of professional film critics operating in metropolitan St. Louis and adjoining areas of Missouri and Illinois, with the goal of serving the interests of local film critics, and to promote an appreciation for cinema both as an art form and for its societal, cultural and historical context and impact
Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures
http://www.stuntmen.com
An organization comprised of professionals that perform stunts with preparation, safety precaution, knowledge and experience.
Television Bureau of Canada
http://www.tvb.ca
Primarily a resource center for members that include Canadian Television stations, networks, specialty services, and their sales representatives
Toronto Film Critics Association
http://www.torontofilmcritics.com
An association comprised of Toronto based journalists, broadcasters, who specialize in film criticism and commentary
United Stuntmen’s Association
http://www.stuntschool.com
A professional stunt training organization that provides stunt training classes
United Stuntwomen’s Association
http://www.usastunts.com
An association of working professional stuntwomen, co-coordinators, and second unit directors
Vancouver Film Critics Circle
http://vancouverfilmcritics.com
An organization founded to help promote Canadian films and the British Columbia film and television industry, with a membership including professional (paid) critics for print, radio, online and television either based in Vancouver or with Vancouver outlets
Video Electronics Standards Association
http://www.vesa.org
An international nonprofit corporation that supports and sets industry wide interface standards for the PC, workstation, and consumer electronics industry
Visual Effects Society (VES)
http://www.visualeffectssociety.com
An organization that represents a full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio leaders, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists, and producers all in the areas of film, television, and commercials to music videos and games
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association
http://www.dcfilmcritics.com
An association comprised of professional DC based film critics with affiliates in television, radio, print, and the Internet that works to advocate freedom of expression in film and film criticism
Women in Film
www.wif.org
An organization established with the purpose of empowering, promoting, and mentoring women in the entertainment and media industries
Writers Guild of America (WGA)
http://www.wga.org
A labor union composed of thousands of writers who write the content for television shows, movies, news programs, documentaries, animation, and internet and mobile phones that keep audiences constantly entertained and informed
Writer’s Guild of Canada
http://www.writersguildofcanada.com
A guild representing more than 2,100 professional English-language screenwriters in Canada
Writers Guild of Great Britain
http://www.writersguild.org.uk
A labor union composed of writers who write content for TV shows, movies, documentaries, cinema, etc
Writer’s Union of Canada
http://www.writersunion.ca
National organization of professional writers of books with over 2,000 members, founded in 1973 to work with governments, publishers, booksellers, and readers to improve the conditions of Canadian writers
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