Television Resources
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences -- founded one month after network television was born in 1946 -- is a non-profit corporation devoted to the advancement of telecommunications arts and sciences and to fostering creative leadership in the telecommunications industry. In addition to recognizing outstanding programming and individual and engineering achievements for Primetime and Los Angeles Area programming, ATAS sponsors meetings, conferences and activities for collaboration on a variety of topics involving traditional broadcast interests, new media and emerging digital technology. The Academy publishes Emmy magazine, produces the ATAS Hall of Fame and through the ATAS Foundation, is responsible for the ATAS Archive of American Television (AAT), ATAS/UCLA Television Archives, ATAS Foundation Library at USC, College Television Awards, the Internship Program, S.T.A.R.T. Communications, the Visiting Artists Program and the Faculty Seminar.

Advertising Resources
Advertising Federation of Minnesota
The Advertising Federation of Minnesota is a non-profit professional trade association serving the local advertising community. Members of our association volunteer their time and talents to plan and execute many committee events, overseen by a board of directors.

Filmmakers' Resources
AFMA
AFMA, formerly known as the American Film Marketing Association, was established in 1980 by a group of distributors whose main goal was to expand the independent film business by creating a world-class trade show, the American Film Market (AFM). Today, AFMA has evolved into the trade association for the independent film and television industry worldwide, while the AFM concurrently has become the largest international film market in the world.
African American TV & Filmmakers
The African American TV & Filmmakers (AATF) is a not-for-profit, tax exempt, organization that was incorporated in February of 1997, in Chicago, Illinois to bridge a gap in media representation for diversity of African Americans in the television and film industries. AATF provides a building block of cultural diversity in education and support performances in these industries as well as the preservation and cultural awareness.

Advertising Resources
American Advertising Federation
The American Advertising Federation protects and promotes the well-being of advertising. We accomplish this through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters.

Film Commissions and Offices
Association of Film Commissioners International
The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) is the official professional organization for film commissioners who assist film, television and video production throughout the world. It is a non-profit educational association whose members serve as city, county, state, regional, provincial or national film commissioners for their respective governmental jurisdictions.

Organizations and Associations
Association of Independent Commercial Producers
Founded in 1972, by a small group of television commercial production companies concerned with a single issue, today's AICP has grown to represent exclusively, the interests of United States companies that specialize in producing commercials on various media - film, video, computer - for advertisers and agencies. AICP members account for 85 percent of all domestic commercials aired nationally, whether produced for traditional broadcast channels or non-traditional use.

Filmmakers' Resources
Association of Independent Video & Filmmakers
The Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers is a membership organization serving local and international film and videomakers—from documentarians and experimental artists to makers of narrative features.

Women's Production Resources
Beyondmedia
Chicago's Beyondmedia's mission is to create media in collaboration with under-served and under-represented women and girls, enabling them to tell their own stories, shape their own identities, and organize for community issues. They partner with grassroots social change initiatives locally and internationally to produce videos, websites, multi-media exhibitions, print materials, outreach programs and multi-arts workshops in media activism.

Organizations and Associations
CATNAP (Chicago Area Toon Novices and Professionals)
Free and open to the public, CATNAP encourages local animators to particpate in efforts to promote animation production in Chicago.

Television Resources
Chicago Access Network Television
Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV) gives every Chicagoan a voice on cable television. While the media marketplace is controlled by a shrinking number of companies, CAN TV provides a public space where Chicagoans can discuss issues of local concern, promote health, educational and economic resources in the community, and celebrate local talent and initiatives.

Advertising Resources
Chicago Advertising Federation
The oldest and most dynamic advertising organization in Chicago. The CAF today continues to play a unique role in Chicago's advertising community because it continues to cherish the very principles upon which it was founded to create growth opportunities for both the businesses and individuals who make up Chicago advertising.

Organizations and Associations
Chicago Film Critics Association
The Chicago Film Critics Association maintains professional, charitable and educational goals, overseeing: * Chicago Film Critics Awards - Held annually, this newsworthy and prestigious event honors outstanding film works, performances and individuals. * Critic Roundtables - This informal gathering of critics is held at colleges and universities to engage the public in critical discussion. * Friends of the Critics - While a non-voting membership, it provides film lovers greater access to the film community through a quarterly newsletter, networking events and fundraising activities. * "A Day at the Movies" - This innovative arts/media literacy program sends inner city schoolchildren on "film field trips" with their teachers. * Industry & Rights Issues - The association takes a stand on important issues affecting the industry and/or artists' rights, issuing an official statement from its 40+ membership.

Film Commissions and Offices
Chicago Film Office
The Chicago Film Office, a division of the Mayor's Office of Special Events, leads the city's effort to attract and accommodate feature film, television, commercial and all forms of film and video production. Our mission is to prompt the economic and cultural development that filmmaking provides while striking an effective balance with the needs of the community.

Filmmakers' Resources
Chicago Filmmakers
Chicago Filmmakers is a 30 year-old 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. Our mission is to provide an opportunity for artists to make films outside the mainstream marketplace, to distribute and exhibit this work, as well as to build audiences and to increase media attention for it. Recognizing the impact of mass media in contemporary society, it is additionally our goal to provide culturally diverse audiences with alternative images to those reflected in mainstream media and to broaden access to media education to include those typically left out of the process.

Festivals/Events
Cinema/Chicago
Cinema/Chicago is the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s oldest competitive international film festival. Founded in 1964 by award winning filmmaker and graphic designer Michael Kutza, the Festival’s goals were the same then as they are now: to discover and present new filmmakers to Chicago, and to acknowledge and award these filmmakers for their artistry. The first Festival opened in 1965 at the Carnegie Theater, where directors King Vidor, Stanley Kramer, and actress Bette Davis were honored for their contributions to American cinema. Since then, the Festival has grown to become a world-renowned annual event.

Advertising Resources
Cleveland Advertising Association
The Cleveland Advertising Association (CAA) is a 700-member organization of advertising industry professionals from any business involved in the making and promotion of advertising.

Filmmakers' Resources
Community Film Workshop
Community Film Workshop of Chicago (CFWC) provides 16mm film and digital media classes. Since 1971 the Community Film Workshop has established a reputation for quality, hands-on education, small class size, individualized instruction, and cooperative learning. CFWC participants are multicultural and represent a wide spectrum of age, educational background and experiences.

Film Commissions and Offices
Detroit Film Office
Info about Motown production.

Unions and Guilds
Directors Guild of America
The Directors Guild of America represents more than 12,000 members working in U.S. cities and abroad. Their creative work is represented in theatrical, industrial, educational and documentary films and television, as well as, videos and commercials.

Organizations and Associations
Doc Films at the University of Chicago
Doc Films is on record with the Museum of Modern Art as the longest continuously running student film society in the nation. In 1932, students formed the organization, which was then known as the Documentary Film Group, projecting 16mm documentaries from the back of a crowded classroom. Students have channeled their continuing love for the cinema into a world-class screening venue.

Filmmakers' Resources
Facets Multimedia
Called the "No. 1 Resource and public movie library in the entire United States" by Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune and "A temple of great cinema" by Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times.

Film Commissions and Offices
Illinois Film Office
The place to start when thinking of filming in Illinois.

Organizations and Associations
Illinois Production Alliance
The mission of the Illinois Production Alliance is to maintain, promote, and increase the development, creation, and production of film, video, and new media content in Illinois. The IPA is a non-profit organization representing all segments of the production industry including feature films, television, commercials, new media, corporate, and emerging technologies.
Independent Feature Project
IFP is a not-for-profit service organization dedicated to providing resources, information and avenues of communication for its members: independent filmmakers, industry professionals and independent film enthusiasts. It is committed to the idea that independent film is an important art form and a powerful voice in our society.

Filmmakers' Resources
Independent Film & Video Chicago
IFVChicago is a website dedicated to the advancement of the independent film and video scene in Chicago.

Film Commissions and Offices
Indiana Film Commission
The most up-to-date film and video resources, crew listings and the latest on casting calls, and film events in Hoosierwood.

Festivals/Events
International Dinner and a Movie
The Chicago Cultural Center's popular film series, International Dinner & a Movie features foreign films shown by DVD projection. All films are preceded by a dinner featuring the cuisine that reflects the national origin of the film and brief commentary by a local film writer.

Filmmakers' Resources
International Latino Cultural Center
To develop, promote and increase awareness of Latino cultures among Latinos and other communities through film and video events, education, and other art forms. Most recognized for the production of the Chicago Latino Film Festival, ILCC has screened more than 900 films and videos, including many award-winners that otherwise would have never been shown in Chicago; sponsored workshops and discussions with more than 500 visiting filmmakers; and hosted more than 100 foreign journalists.

Film Commissions and Offices
Iowa Film Office
The Iowa Film Office is designed to serve the needs of the film industry. Whether the project is a feature film or a local commercial, a statewide network of liaisons allows us to provide assistance in any area. And, since the Film Office is a unit of the Iowa Department of Economic Development, all services are free--from the pre-production through wrap-up.
Kansas Film Commission
Services Provided by the Film Commission: Liaison: Liaison services with state, local, and federal agencies as well as private individuals. The Kansas Film Commission staff also is available as on-set liaison for difficult or sensitive locations. Location Scouting: Assistance in finding locations. Thousands of location photographs are available in the Film Commission's location library and with a network of community contacts, practically any location your script requires can be found. Scouting is provided free-of-charge by the Kansas Film Commission. Pre-production: Information and assistance for appropriate production services, personnel and support services such as accomodations, caterers, transportation, etc. Information on state laws pertaining to film production is also provided. Production: Problem solving during production.

Organizations and Associations
Media Communications Association International
The Media Communications Association International is a global community of professionals devoted to the business and art of visual communication.

Film Commissions and Offices
Michigan Film Office
The Michigan Film Office was created in 1979 to assist and attract incoming production companies and to promote the growth of our indigenous industry. We are part of the History, Arts and Libraries Department and funded by tax dollars.
Minnesota Film & TV Board
Minnesota aims to become one of the top five creative development and production centers in the U.S. The Minnesota Film and TV Board works to build and promote the commerce and art of the moving image industry in the State of Minnesota.

Festivals/Events
Mobius Awards
The Mobius Advertising Awards were founded in 1971. Originally established as The U.S. Television Commercials Festival for the recognition of Television Commercials, the event was an immediate success and, due to demand, soon added Radio Commercials followed later by Print Advertising and Package Designs. At that time the name was changed to The Mobius Advertising Awards.

Film Commissions and Offices
Nebraska Film Office
News, crews and resources for filming in Nebraska.
North Dakota Film Commission
Resources for shooting in North Dakota.
Ohio Film Commission
Production resources for the Buckeye State.

Unions and Guilds
Producers Guild of America
The New PGA represents, protects, and promotes the interests of all members of the producing team.

Organizations and Associations
Production Equipment Rental Association
PERA, the Production Equipment Rental Association, is a worldwide trade organization that promotes the success of its member companies. PERA promotes the commercial advancement of new technologies available from member companies to meet the ever-changing requirements of their client's artistic challenges. PERA ascribes to ethical business practices and professional relationships among members and the production industry. Through advocacy on issues of concern, facilitating the exchange of information, and support for programs that encourage safe and successful use of equipment, PERA builds value for its members.

Unions and Guilds
Recording Musicians Association
In 1983 a group of studio musicians from major US and Canadian recording cities formed the nonprofit International Recording Musicians Association. They were determined to guarantee effective representation in AFM contract negotiations and other affairs affecting the livelihoods of professional recording musicians Today, RMA representatives are directly involved in every aspect of the AFM that affects studio musicians. RMA monitors the performance of royalty funds and the AFM Employers Pension Fund. In addition, RMA continues to expand in scope, becoming active not only in Washington politics - regularly meeting with Congress on issues pertaining to recording musicians - but also on the international scene.
Screen Actors Guild
Screen Actors Guild Mission Statement: The Screen Actors Guild represents its members through: Negotiation and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements which establish equitable levels of compensation, benefits, and working conditions for performers; The collection of compensation for exploitation of their recorded performances and protection against unauthorized use; and The preservation and expansion of work opportunities.

Film Commissions and Offices
South Dakota Film Commission
Great places, great faces. South Dakota.

Filmmakers' Resources
Street-Level Youth Media
Street-Level Youth Media educates Chicago's inner-city youth in media arts and emerging technologies for use in self-expression communication, and social change. Street-Level programs build self-esteem and critical thinking skills for urban who have been historically neglected by policy makers and mass media. Using video production, computer art and the Internet young people address community issues, access advanced technology and gain inclusion in our information-based society.
The Gene Siskel Film Center
One of the largest and most comprehensive programs of its kind in the country, the Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1972, presents premieres of new American and foreign films, revivals of classics, retrospectives, independent productions, and festivals of international scope. It also features personal appearances by prominent filmmakers, critics, actors, and historians.

Festivals/Events
The US International Film and Video Festival
The U. S. International Film and Video Festival's yearly awards competition, founded in 1968, is one of the world's leading international events devoted exclusively to the yearly selection and recognition of outstanding Business, Television, Documentary, Entertainment, Industrial, and Informational Productions.

Filmmakers' Resources
Urban American Filmmakers Workshop
UAFW is the only program of its kind that specifically addresses the unique challenges that face today's urban filmmakers. In our efforts to demystify the filmmaking process and provide access to all aspiring filmmakers, we've decided to bring the secrets of Hollywood directly to this under-represented group. Established filmmakers, industry executives, and actors are brought in to serve as lecturers and speakers. This two-day intensive workshop and networking event tours seven major cities and is expected to reach approximately 3,000 urban filmmakers and film lovers each year.

Film Commissions and Offices
Wisconsin Film Office
The Wisconsin Film Office promotes Wisconsin as a location for on-site filmmaking and facilitates the production of a wide variety of film and video projects. The Office also serves as an information clearinghouse for the state's film industry.

Women's Production Resources
Women in Film
Networking and professional organization.
Women in Film & Television
Networking and professional organization.
Women in Film & Television International
Networking and professional organization.
Women in Film/Chicago
Women in Film/Chicago is a non-profit networking, professional development and educational organization for women in the advertising, broadcast TV, corporate, feature film and new media production industry.
Women in the Director's Chair
Women in the Director's Chair (WIDC) is a Chicago-based, international media arts /activist center which exhibits, promotes, and educates about media made by women, girls and transgendered people that expresses a diversity of cultures, experiences, and issues.