United States/Canada
Sites in this category:
- Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
- The Academy if Canadian Cinema and Television is a national professional association 'designed to promote, recognize and celebrate exceptional achievements in the Canadian film and television industries', and unifies over 4,000 Canadian industry professionals. Site provides information on its various centres in Canada and the US, an awards database, press releases, details of publications, the benefits of membership, plus information on conferences and professional development programs.
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- Site of the Academy, 'a professional honorary organisation of over 6,000 motion picture professionals', covering its various activities and departments. Includes details of the annual Oscar ceremony, the academy awards database, the Academy Film Archive, fellowships and grants and an events calendar. Plus information on the Margaret Herrick Library, 'one of the most extensive collections on motion pictures' and access to its catalogue online.
- American Film Institute
- The AFI is the national US organisation 'dedicated to advancing and preserving film, television and...the moving image'. Site provides information on its 4 centres nationwide. The Los Angeles branch's ventures include training for filmmakers, an annual film festival, an online Screen Education Centre for teachers, plus publishing and distance learning online projects. For AFI members, the site also offers access to the AFI Catalog of Feature Films, 1893-1954, and 1961-1970. The useful Site Map provides full details of the Institute's many and varied activities.
- Directors Guild of America
- Site of the Directors Guild of America. It includes a free online directory of DGA members as well as DGA signatory agencies.
- National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture
- The National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC) is a nonprofit association based in USA dedicated to the support and advocacy of independent film, video, audio and online/multimedia arts.
- Screen Actors Guild
- Established in 1933 in the US, SAG aims to "enhance actors' working conditions" and acts as a "powerful, unified voice on behalf of artists' rights". Site includes details of the National Executive Committee, contact info. on its 20 nationwide branches and listings of recent news/events. Plus a useful FAQ section divided by subject, eg. the Entertainment Industry, Getting Started as an Actor; and information on membership and its benefits.
