Industry Organizations

Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
The world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000, is involved in a wide array of education, outreach, preservation and research activities, in addition to hosting the annual Oscar telecast.
American Film Institute
A non-profit educational and cultural organization committed to preserving the history of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work and to educate the next generation of storytellers.
Film Independent
Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects, and works to diversify the film industry. It also produces the Spirit Awards and Los Angeles Film Festival.
Women in Film Los Angeles
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping women achieve their highest potential within the global entertainment, communications and media industries and to preserving the legacy of women within those industries.