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Film/Television/Media Organizations - DFW
A Bunch of Short Guys
A Bunch Of Short Guys is a Dallas-based non-profit animation guild established to foster a community of world-class artists and storytellers. The group provides an educational resource for the local community of entertainment professionals, educators and students, helping visual creators pursue career development.
Association of Independent Commercial Producers - Southwest Chapter (AICP)
AICP represents 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. AICP members are commercial production companies (General Members) and knowledgeable, reliable suppliers (Associate Members) that the industry depends on for state of the art equipment; sophisticated information; and services focused on production needs.
Dallas Advertising League (DAL)
From advertising agencies, corporate marketers and the media, to interactive technology firms, design studios and supplier companies, the DAL strives to recognize, honor and elevate the standard of advertising excellence by reflecting the broader communications industry. Quality speakers, student seminars, special events and cooperative programs with local community organizations enable the DAL to meet the needs of its diverse membership.
Dallas Producers Association (DPA)
The Dallas Producers Association is a professional organization providing promotion, advocacy, education and networking for our membership. Membership is open to any company or individual of high standing, based in North Texas, that has managerial, budget or creative control for the production of moving visual media.
Dallas Salon for AIVF - Offers informal group meetings to support and promote independent video and filmmakers. See the national organization on the web at www.aivf.org.
Dallas Screenwriters Association (DSA)
Organization of screenwriters that meets regularly each month. Membership includes access to top industry professionals, monthly guest speakers, networking opportunities, monthly newsletter, access to small writing groups, script readings, an extensive script library, member directory, reduced fees for seminars and workshops and special screenings and events.
Dallas Society of Visual Communications (DSVC)
DSVC's membership encompasses a realm of designers, illustrators, photographers, writers, production artists, filmmakers, artist representatives, art directors, and creative directors. Not to mention, a variety of invaluable vendors and suppliers that create a virtual who's-who of the finest visual communications professionals in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, as well as across the U.S.
IndieClub-DFW
The IndieClub is an organization of passionate filmmakers who are looking for a networking group of similar individuals that share similar interests in the acting, directing, producing, writing, lighting or any other skill or desire that is associated with making great film or video. www.indieclub.com
Lone Star Film Society
The goal of the Lone Star Film Society is to preserve and present the art of the moving image and examine its influence on world culture. With this in mind, the Society has several programs in place (and several in the planning stages).
Media Communications Association - International/DFW (MCA-I) - (formerly ITVA)
Organization provides visual communicators working in video, film and multimedia with opportunities for professional and business development. www.mca-i.org
Society for theatrical Artists Guidance and Enhancement (S.T.A.G.E.)
S.T.A.G.E. is Dallas/Fort Worth's premier performing artists' organization. A non-profit membership organization, S.T.A.G.E. promotes the theatrical, broadcast, and film industries, serving as an information clearinghouse, and providing training and education in many facets of the entertainment industry in the North Central Texas Region.
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers - DFW Chapter (SMPTE)
SMPTE members come from all areas of motion picture, television, computer, and digital industries. Membership spans the gamut of the motion imaging arena, from engineers, technicians, and film editors, to production and post-production studio professionals, college professors, consultants and students, all brought together under one society.
Texas Association of Film/Tape Professionals (TAFTP)
Statewide member organization of professionals and production-related companies. Individual & associate memberships are $150 annually, which includes member events, networking and training opportunities with other professionals, and listing in the annual TAF/TP directory.
Video Association of Dallas (VAD)
The Video Association of Dallas is a non-profit organization dedicated to promotion and understanding of video as creative medium and cultural force in our society and to supporting and advancing the work of Texas artists working in the video medium. The Video Association of Dallas also produces the Dallas Video Festival.
Women in Film /Dallas (WIF/D)
Branch of dynamic national organization, whose members (including men) are not only supportive of each other but of the entire production community. Many interesting events and activities. In addition to individual professionals and companies, offers special memberships for students.
Women of Motion Picture International (WOMPI)
WOMPI's mission is to promote good will and the film industry. Membership is $30 a year. National chapters are located in Dallas, Hollywood, Memphis, New Orleans & Charlotte with 250 members in the US & Canada. The organization hosts annual events, fund raisers and a yearly convention. For more information call Sandy Sue Henkel, President, at 972-638-1362 or Darla Mueller, Public Relations & Media, at 940-206-8755.
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