Filmmaking Organizations

• Arts: Organizations 

• 911 Media Arts Center  - Provides support to digital media artists through exhibition and membership programs.
• Asian American Film Lab  - New York-based group of Asian American filmmakers. Site provides information and reviews pertaining to Asian American movies.
• Association of Canadian Film Craftspeople  - Technical film union focused on the protection and promotion of Canada’s film industry. Site presents news as well as membership information.
• Association of Cinema and Video Laboratories  - International organization of motion picture film laboratories and associates. Site contains links to member associations and resources.
• Detroit Film Center  - Nonprofit media arts center providing education and resources to prospective filmmakers and artists.
• Directors Guild of Canada  - Serves as the voice of the creative and logistical personnel in the film and television industry in British Columbia. Site presents information on membership and training.
• Empowerment Project  - Produces and distributes documentary films and videos to support independent producers, artists, and activists.
• Films for Charities  - Nonprofit corporation aiming to produce movies for the American market to give the profits to charities in India.
• Independent Feature Project  - Nonprofit organization established to support artists and technicians involved in independent filmmaking.
• Independent Feature Project  - Member-based nonprofit organization serving as a resource for independent film and video makers.
• International Cinematographers Guild  - Information on membership, member services, awards, and contacts. With news, interviews, and a calendar of activities.
• National Association of Latino Independent Producers  - National membership organization offers services and support to Latino and Latina independent producers.
• National Film Board of Canada  - Canada's public film producer and distributor. Provides socially engaged documentary, auteur animation, alternative drama, and more.
• National Screen Institute  - Training school dedicated to assisting prospective writers, directors, and producers.
• Northwest Film Forum  - Seattle-based nonprofit organization aims to support and aid filmmakers in the production of films.
• Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)  - Organization dedicated to advancing the theory and development in the motion imaging field.
• Spiritual Cinema Alliance  - Organization focusing on the development and promotion of spiritually exalting movies and media programs.
• Steadicam Operators Association  - Organization established to connect steadicam operators with motion picture directors and producers.
• Visual Communications  - Promotes intercultural understanding of the Asian Pacific Americans through the creation and support of media works.
• Visual Effects Society  - Professional organization represents visual effects practitioners such as artists, technologists, educators and studio leaders.
• Winnipeg Film Group  - Charitable, nonprofit organization aiming to promote the art of cinema through education and communication.