Guilds

The US professional honorary organization representing all branches of the film industry, presenting the Academy Awards (Oscars) and advancing the art and science of motion pictures.

The US labor union representing professional stage actors and stage managers working in live theatre, negotiating contracts with producers across Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional, and touring productions.

The Canadian union representing professional performers working in recorded English-language media including film, television, radio, and digital media across Canada.

The French professional association of directors of photography, one of Europe's most influential cinematography societies promoting the art of cinematography in French and international cinema.

The IATSE local union representing prop masters, set dressers, upholsterers, greens department workers, and other property craftspersons working in film and television in the United States.

The US professional organization dedicated to advocating for women film, television, and media composers, raising visibility and expanding opportunities in the predominantly male film scoring industry.

The primary trade association representing major US film and television studios in collective bargaining negotiations with the DGA, WGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and other entertainment unions.

The US professional organization advocating for the hiring and recognition of women directors in film, television, and commercial production, working to close the persistent gender gap in directing opportunities.

An honorary society of film and television editors dedicated to the advancement of the art and craft of editing, recognizing excellence through the Eddie Awards.

The US nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing and preserving the art of film, operating the AFI Conservatory, presenting the AFI Awards, and maintaining the AFI Top 100 lists.

An honorary society of distinguished cinematographers dedicated to advancing the art of cinematography through education, publication, and recognition of excellence in the craft.

The Italian trade association representing the film, audiovisual, and digital media industries, advocating for Italian production, distribution, and exhibition interests at national and European levels.

The US nonprofit arts and education organization founded by Ava DuVernay, distributing films by people of color and women, operating the Array Creative Campus, and fostering equity in independent cinema.

The IATSE local union representing production designers, art directors, set designers, illustrators, and graphic artists working in film, television, and commercial production in the US.

The Singapore-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving the films of Southeast and South Asia, maintaining a collection of more than 2,000 film titles and promoting Asian cinema through screenings and education.

The Spanish professional association representing film and audiovisual directors, advocating for directors' creative rights, remuneration, and professional standing in Spanish and European cinema.

The Mexican union representing professional actors and performers working in film, television, theatre, and radio in Mexico, one of the oldest and largest performers' unions in Latin America.

The Brazilian association representing audiovisual directors and creators, advocating for directors' creative rights and professional standards within Brazil's publicly funded and commercially active film industry.

The Quebec professional association representing French-language film and television directors in Quebec, advocating for directors' creative rights and professional standards within Quebec's distinct cultural and legal framework.

The Nigerian association representing film producers in the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood), one of the world's largest film industries by volume, advocating for professional standards and intellectual property protection.

The Italian association representing film directors and screenwriters as authors of cinema, advocating for creative rights and authorship recognition in Italian and European film law.

The honorary professional society representing cinematographers across Australia and New Zealand, recognizing excellence in the craft through awards and fostering education within the cinematography community.

The Australian professional association representing film, television, and theatre directors, advocating for directors' creative rights, professional standards, and industry recognition.

The Australian professional association representing film and television editors, advocating for editors' craft recognition, professional standards, and career development in the Australian screen industry.

The Australian professional association and industrial organization representing screenwriters working in film, television, radio, theatre, and new media across Australia.

The Australian professional association representing screenwriters, playwrights, and multimedia writers, negotiating minimum terms, managing awards, and advocating for writers' creative and economic rights.

The Austrian government agency supporting the development, production, and promotion of Austrian film, providing grants and co-production support for Austrian cinema within a European funding framework.

The UK professional academy representing film, television, and games practitioners, presenting the BAFTA Film Awards and Television Awards and supporting the creative industries through education and community programs.

The UK trade union representing workers in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, and interactive media, covering technical, creative, and administrative roles.

The Berlin International Film Festival's annual talent development program, bringing together 200 emerging filmmakers from around the world for workshops, mentorship, and professional development during the Berlinale.

The Indiana University-based research center and archive dedicated to the study, preservation, and promotion of Black cinema, maintaining a significant collection of films by and about Black people.

The UK's lead organization for film, responsible for developing and promoting the art of cinema through funding, education, the BFI National Archive, the BFI Southbank, and the BFI London Film Festival.

The UK honorary society recognizing directors of photography who have made outstanding contributions to British and international cinematography, with membership by invitation only.

The UK's honorary society for directors of photography, recognizing distinguished cinematographers working in British film and television and maintaining a community of photographic excellence.

The German professional association representing film and television directors, advocating for directors' creative rights, authorship recognition, and professional standards in German and European cinema.

The German professional association of directors of photography, advocating for cinematographers' creative rights and professional standards in German and European film and television production.

The Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian screen content creators through residency programs, labs, and industry partnerships.

The Canadian trade association representing independent film, television, and digital media producers, negotiating collective agreements and advocating for the independent production sector nationally.

The honorary professional society representing directors of photography and camera operators in Canada, recognizing cinematographic excellence and advancing the craft through education and awards.

The Cannes Film Festival's program supporting emerging filmmakers through film school selections, residencies for developing first and second feature projects, and the Cannes Atelier co-production financing initiative.

The professional association representing theatrical casting directors in film, television, and theatre across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and South Africa.

The French government agency overseeing all aspects of the French film and audiovisual industry, administering production funding, the advance on receipts system, tax rebates, and film preservation.

The professional association representing film directors in mainland China, promoting directing excellence, professional standards, and the development of Chinese cinema domestically and internationally.

The international association of the world's major film and television schools, connecting more than 170 member institutions across 60 countries to share educational approaches and advance screen education globally.

The honorary professional society representing production sound mixers, re-recording mixers, and sound technicians working in film, television, and interactive media.

The US racial justice organization's entertainment industry division, conducting research and advocacy campaigns that hold studios, networks, and streaming platforms accountable for racial equity in content and hiring.

The international professional organization representing colorists working in film, television, and commercial post-production, advancing the recognition of color grading as a distinct creative discipline.

The IATSE local union representing costume designers and assistant costume designers working in film, television, and commercial production in the United States.

The European Union's film and audiovisual support program, funding development, distribution, promotion, and training for European film and audiovisual content across EU member states and associated countries.

The Czech government agency supporting the development, production, and promotion of Czech film, providing grants and co-production support for Czech cinema within a European funding framework.

The Danish government agency supporting the development, production, promotion, and preservation of Danish film, administering production grants, the Danish Film Tax Credit, and international co-production support.

The Argentine association representing film directors, managing collective copyright rights and advocating for directors' authorship, remuneration, and creative autonomy in Argentine and international cinema.

The primary US labor union representing film and television directors, unit production managers, assistant directors, and other members of the directorial team.

The Canadian labor union representing directors, assistant directors, production managers, and other members of the directorial team working in film and television production across Canada.

The professional association representing film directors working in the Hong Kong film industry, advocating for directors' creative rights and professional standards within one of Asia's most historically significant film industries.

The Indian professional association representing film directors working across regional language industries, advocating for directors' rights and professional standards throughout Indian cinema.

The South African professional association representing film and television directors, advocating for creative rights, professional standards, and transformation in the South African screen industry.

The UK professional association representing screen directors working in film, television, and digital media, advocating for directors' creative rights, fair pay, and professional standards across the British screen industry.

The Italian Ministry of Culture's cinema directorate administering production grants, the Italian Tax Credit, and regulatory frameworks for the Italian film and audiovisual industry.

The international advocacy movement supporting disabled filmmakers and disabled representation in screen media, advancing authentic casting and storytelling practices through research and industry campaigns.

The US professional organization representing documentary producers, providing community, advocacy, and resources for independent documentary filmmakers navigating financing, production, and distribution.

The UK trade union representing professional performers and creative practitioners in theatre, film, television, radio, variety, and circus, covering over 47,000 members.

The New Zealand performers' union representing professional actors, dancers, singers, and other performers in film, television, theatre, and related media, affiliated with MEAA across the Tasman.

The Council of Europe's film co-production and distribution support fund, financing European co-productions involving at least three member countries and promoting European cinema internationally.

The pan-European professional academy presenting the European Film Awards, representing over 4,000 European film professionals and promoting the European film identity internationally.

The European federation representing national associations of film and television directors, advocating for directors' creative rights, remuneration, and status across Europe.

The international federation of film and audiovisual producers associations, accrediting international film festivals and representing producers' organizations worldwide.

The Indian government film school and institute in Pune, training directors, cinematographers, editors, sound designers, and other screen practitioners for the Indian and international film industries.

The Indian trade association representing film and television producers across the Indian film industry, advocating for the production sector and establishing professional standards for Indian producers.

The Los Angeles-based nonprofit arts organization supporting independent filmmakers through the Spirit Awards, the Los Angeles Film Festival, labs, grants, and year-round membership programs.

The Mumbai-based association representing screenwriters and lyricists working in the Indian film industry, protecting writers' rights, maintaining credit standards, and resolving disputes.

The industry-standard screenwriting software used by professional screenwriters, production companies, and studios worldwide for formatting and writing film and television scripts.

The Finnish government agency supporting the development, production, promotion, and preservation of Finnish cinema, providing grants and co-production support within a Nordic and European funding framework.

The international federation of professional film critics, presenting FIPRESCI prizes at major film festivals worldwide and advocating for quality cinema and critical culture globally.

The national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media organizations in Australia, supporting Indigenous screen storytelling and advocating for Indigenous media practitioners across the country.

The Flemish government agency supporting the development, production, and promotion of Dutch-language Belgian film and audiovisual content, serving as the primary public film funder for Flanders.

The Latin American federation of national filmmakers associations, promoting Latin American cinema, co-production between member countries, and the advocacy of filmmakers' rights across the region.

The research-based nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing gender bias in entertainment through data, education, and industry advocacy, founded by Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis.

The German government's primary film financing agencies -- the FFA (German Federal Film Board) and DFFF (German Federal Film Fund) -- supporting German film production, distribution, and promotion.

The US LGBTQ media advocacy organization that tracks and improves LGBTQ representation in film and television through research, entertainment industry consulting, and accountability campaigns.

The Greek government agency supporting the development, production, and promotion of Greek cinema, providing grants and co-production support for Greek films within a European funding framework.

The IATSE local union representing key grips, best boy grips, dolly grips, and grip technicians working in film and television production in the Los Angeles area.

The Association des Producteurs Indépendants (API), the French association representing independent film producers, advocating for the independent production sector within France's heavily regulated and publicly funded film industry.

The UK professional association representing location managers, location scouts, and location assistants working in British film and television production.

The US professional organization representing music supervisors working in film, television, advertising, and interactive media, advocating for the craft and presenting the Guild of Music Supervisors Awards.

North America's largest documentary festival, held annually in Toronto, presenting international documentary premieres alongside an industry forum and co-production market for non-fiction film.

The IATSE local union representing studio mechanics, lighting technicians, grips, and other below-the-line craft workers on film and television productions in the New York metropolitan area.

The Spanish government agency supporting the development, production, promotion, and distribution of Spanish film, administering production grants, tax incentives, and international co-production support.

The Icelandic government agency supporting the development, production, promotion, and preservation of Icelandic film, administering grants and the Icelandic Film Production Incentive.

The world's largest documentary film festival, held annually in Amsterdam, presenting the most significant international documentary premieres and co-production market for non-fiction film.

The international federation of national cinematographer societies, representing cinematographers from over 50 countries and advocating for cinematography as a global art form.

The Los Angeles-based trade association representing independent film and television production and distribution companies worldwide, operating the American Film Market and advocating for the independent sector.

The primary professional association representing film and television directors working in the Hindi-language Indian film industry, advocating for directors' rights and professional standards.

The Canadian national organization supporting Indigenous screen content creators, providing funding, development resources, and advocacy for Indigenous filmmakers across Canada's film and television industries.

The Portuguese government agency supporting the development, production, and promotion of Portuguese cinema and audiovisual works, providing grants and co-production support within a European funding framework.

The Mexican federal agency responsible for promoting and supporting the Mexican film industry through production funding, development programs, co-production treaties, and international promotion.

The international federation connecting national screenwriters' guilds from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and other countries to share resources and coordinate advocacy on issues affecting writers worldwide.

The largest entertainment industry union in North America, representing over 150,000 technicians, artisans, and craftspeople working in film, television, live entertainment, and trade shows.

The IATSE local union representing directors of photography, camera operators, focus pullers, and other camera department crew working in film and television in the United States.

The ICG Local 600's ongoing education and assessment program evaluating digital cinema cameras, providing members with technically rigorous comparisons that inform camera selection decisions on major productions.

The Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization supporting and advocating for documentary filmmakers worldwide through grants, awards, educational programs, and industry resources.

The global federation representing national performers' unions and guilds in more than 100 countries, advocating for performers' rights, equitable remuneration, and professional standards worldwide.

The international trade association representing film and television producers associations from more than 30 countries, accrediting international film festivals and advocating for producers' interests globally.

The Iranian professional association representing film directors, advocating for creative rights and the preservation of artistic autonomy within Iran's internationally recognized but domestically constrained film industry.

The Israeli professional association representing film and television directors, advocating for creative rights and professional standards within Israel's internationally recognized film industry.

The Japanese professional association representing film and television directors, advocating for creative rights, professional standards, and the advancement of Japanese cinema globally.

The South Korean government agency overseeing the film industry, administering production funding, maintaining the screen quota system, supporting international co-production, and promoting Korean cinema globally.

The South Korean professional association representing film directors, advocating for creative rights, fair working conditions, and the advancement of Korean cinema domestically and internationally.

The professional association representing location managers, location scouts, and location assistants working in film, television, and commercial production worldwide.

The IATSE local union representing make-up artists, hair stylists, and special effects make-up artists working in film, television, and commercial production in the United States.

The New Zealand association of Māori screen practitioners, advocating for Māori storytelling in film and television and supporting the development of Māori directors, writers, and producers.

The Australian union representing performers, journalists, and entertainment industry workers across film, television, theatre, and media, covering actors under Equity and crew under its film and television divisions.

The IATSE local union representing costume supervisors, set costumers, background costumers, and wardrobe staff working in film and television production in the United States.

The IATSE local union representing picture editors, sound editors, music editors, visual effects editors, and other post-production professionals working in film and television in the US.

The honorary professional society representing sound editors, supervising sound editors, and sound designers working in film, television, and interactive media worldwide.

The broadcast and film technical workers union affiliated with the Communications Workers of America, representing technicians, engineers, and production workers at US television networks and in film production.

The Canadian federal public film producer and distributor, internationally recognized for documentary, animation, and auteur filmmaking, with one of the world's most significant film archives.

The Hungarian government agency supporting the development, production, promotion, and preservation of Hungarian film, operating significant studio facilities and a major production incentive program.

The Dutch government agency supporting the development, production, and promotion of Dutch film and co-productions, providing grants and investments for Dutch cinema and international co-productions with Dutch participation.

The New Zealand professional association representing screen directors and editors, advocating for creative rights, professional standards, and industry development in the New Zealand film and television sector.

The New Zealand government agency supporting the development, production, and promotion of New Zealand films, providing funding, co-production support, and international market development for the New Zealand screen industry.

The national cinematography societies of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, each recognizing DPs within their national industries and participating in IMAGO's international network.

The collective of national directors' associations across the Nordic countries -- Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland -- each advocating for directors' rights within strong public film funding systems.

The Norwegian government agency supporting the development, production, promotion, and preservation of Norwegian film, providing grants and co-production support for Norwegian cinema within a Nordic and European framework.

The UK trade association representing independent film and television production companies, negotiating collective agreements with unions and advocating for the independent production sector.

The Pakistani trade association representing film producers in the Pakistani film industry, advocating for the development of Pakistani cinema and professional production standards.

The pan-African federation of national filmmakers associations, representing African cinema across 54 countries and promoting African film culture, co-production, and distribution on the continent and internationally.

The Polish professional association representing filmmakers across all disciplines -- directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, and producers -- advocating for creative rights and Polish film culture.

The New Zealand professional association representing film and television producers and directors, advocating for their creative and professional interests within New Zealand's screen industry.

The US trade association representing film, television, and new media producers, advocating for the role of the producer and establishing professional standards across the industry.

The Indian trade association representing film and television producers, operating distinctly from the FTPGI to advocate for the industry's business interests and professional standards across Indian entertainment.

The UK professional association representing production designers, art directors, set decorators, and other art department professionals working in British film and television.

The UK professional association representing production managers, production coordinators, production accountants, and other production department professionals working in film and television.

The IATSE local union representing production sound mixers, boom operators, sound utility technicians, and video engineers working in film and television production in the Los Angeles area.

The IATSE local union representing unit publicists, studio publicists, and related publicity professionals working in film and television production in the United States.

The French union representing film directors, advocating for directors' economic rights, equitable remuneration, and professional status within France's strong authorship rights tradition.

The Romanian government agency supporting the development, production, and promotion of Romanian cinema, providing funding for one of Eastern Europe's most internationally recognized contemporary film industries.

The US labor union representing approximately 160,000 film and television performers, broadcasters, recording artists, and other media professionals, formed by the 2012 merger of SAG and AFTRA.

The nonprofit charitable organization affiliated with SAG-AFTRA, providing emergency financial assistance, scholarships, and career development programs for union performers and their families.

The Australian government agency supporting the development, production, promotion, and distribution of Australian screen content through funding programs, development labs, and industry initiatives.

The Australian professional association representing composers working in film, television, and digital media, advocating for composers' creative rights and professional standards in Australian screen production.

The Irish professional association representing film and television directors in Ireland, advocating for directors' creative rights, professional standards, and the development of Irish screen culture.

The New Zealand union representing below-the-line screen industry workers including camera, sound, lighting, grip, and art department crew on film and television productions in New Zealand.

The Irish government agency supporting the development, production, and promotion of Irish film and television, providing funding, development support, and international co-production facilitation.

The Australian trade association representing independent film and television producers, advocating for the independent production sector and negotiating with broadcasters, streaming platforms, and unions.

The New Zealand trade association representing independent screen producers and production companies, advocating for the independent production sector and negotiating with broadcasters and funding bodies.

The UK screen industry's skills body, responsible for developing and maintaining a skilled workforce for film, television, animation, VFX, and games through training programs, career development, and industry certification.

The IATSE local union representing script supervisors, production office coordinators, production supervisors, and allied production specialists working in film and television in the US.

The professional association representing set decorators working in film, television, and commercial production in the United States, advocating for craft recognition and professional standards.

The French association of film directors, co-organizer of the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes and advocate for directors' creative rights and authorship in French and European cinema.

The professional society representing camera operators working in film, television, and new media, recognizing excellence in camera operating and advocating for the craft worldwide.

The professional association representing professional actors and performers working in South African film, television, theatre, and commercials.

The national film development agencies and filmmakers' associations across Southeast Asia -- including Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore -- supporting regional cinema development.

The IATSE local union representing gaffers, best boy electricians, and electrical lighting technicians working in film and television production in the Los Angeles area.

The professional directory and advocacy organization representing stunt performers working in film and television in the United States, operating within the SAG-AFTRA stunt community.

The Sundance Institute's grant program supporting independent documentary filmmakers at development and production stages, funding films that address critical contemporary issues with authentic storytelling.

The US nonprofit organization founded by Robert Redford supporting independent film, theatre, and new media artists through labs, grants, and the Sundance Film Festival.

The Swedish government agency supporting the development, production, promotion, and preservation of Swedish film, administering production grants and the Swedish Film Agreement that funds Swedish cinema.

The Swiss professional association representing film and television directors, advocating for directors' creative rights and professional standards within Switzerland's multilingual film industry.

The Taiwanese government agency dedicated to film preservation, promotion, and development, operating the Film Archive and supporting the Taiwanese film industry domestically and internationally.

The Hollywood local of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters representing transportation captains, drivers, animal trainers, and casting directors working in film and television production.

The Canadian federal cultural agency dedicated to the development and promotion of the Canadian audiovisual industry, providing production funding, development support, and international promotion for Canadian film.

The US professional organization representing television industry practitioners across all disciplines, presenting the Emmy Awards and advancing the art and science of television.

The IATSE local union representing animation artists, writers, and technicians working in feature animation, television animation, and visual effects in the United States.

The annual survey of Hollywood's most-liked unproduced screenplays, and an online script hosting platform connecting screenwriters with industry professionals.

The US nonprofit advocacy organization representing the creative arts industries, bringing together artists and entertainers to advocate for arts education, First Amendment rights, and public funding for the arts.

The New York-based nonprofit organization that supported independent filmmakers through grants, mentorship, and the Tribeca Film Festival, operating 2003-2019 before merging into the broader Tribeca organization.

The Turkish professional association representing film directors, advocating for creative rights, professional standards, and the development of Turkish cinema domestically and internationally.

The Quebec union representing French-language professional performers working in film, television, theatre, radio, and dubbing across Canada, operating under Quebec's distinct cultural jurisdiction.

The US professional association representing visual effects producers, advocating for the VFX production sector's professional standards, labor conditions, and sustainable business practices.

The global professional honorary society representing visual effects practitioners across film, television, commercials, and immersive media, with over 4,500 members in 40 countries.

The Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women working in film, television, and media through advocacy, professional development, and industry programs.

The international network of Women in Film and Television organizations across 40+ countries, connecting professional women in screen industries worldwide through advocacy, development programs, and community.

The US labor union representing screenwriters, journalists, and digital media writers on the East Coast, affiliated with WGA West and negotiating under the same Minimum Basic Agreement.

The primary US labor union representing screenwriters working in film, television, and new media on the West Coast, negotiating minimum compensation, credits, and creative rights.

The Canadian association representing professional screenwriters working in English-language film, television, and digital media, negotiating minimum terms and protecting writers' creative rights.

The Irish professional association representing screenwriters, playwrights, and writers working in film, television, radio, and theatre in Ireland, negotiating minimum terms and protecting writers' rights.

The UK trade union representing professional writers working in film, television, theatre, radio, books, and video games, negotiating minimum terms and advocating for writers' rights.