Topics pertaining to organizations connected to the movie industry are housed in this category.
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The British Film Institute (BFI) is a good place where you can buy films, learn more about the field and download film as well. The website also has information on upcoming film releases here. The website also has a large research section for academics and others using film, including a researcher's guide.
http://www.bfi.org.uk/
The British Universities Film and Video Council is an organization that helps to distribute and provide access to moving images in Britain's universities. The BUFVC also offers advice on how to research British film and video.
http://www.bufvc.ac.uk/
The Society for Cinema and Media Studies is an academic organization that promotes the study and scholarship of film and media generally. You can find out about the Society's annual conference here. The website also has a members' only area for those who have joined the Society.
http://www.cmstudies.org/
The official public website of the Directors Guild of America provides information regarding the Guild such as it's association, it's members and mission. The website also provides membership, contracts and affiliates info. The website also features DGA news and press releases and the multimedia section that includes photo galleries, video clips, sound clips, transcripts and publications.
http://www.dga.org
Founded in 1991, the Dove Foundation is a non-profit organization that issues film reviews, ratings, and endorsements of movies that it considers suitable for family audiences, largely based on Christian values. Its site includes thousands of reviews of movies, shows, books, and other content, as well as a Christian's guide to streaming. Its reviews may be found through search. General information about the organization is included, and filmmakers and studios may submit content.
https://dove.org/
The Film Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization that funds film projects and as well as education, training and consulting in making film. Film makers can also get low-cost equipment access, an important benefit if you are on a tight budget. You can also become a member of the Foundation on this website.
http://www.filmarts.org/
Film in Monterey provides information on filming locations and film history in Monteray, California. The website has a list of movies filmed in this famous location. You can also find out about the production resources available for shoots in the county.
http://www.filmmonterey.org/
Motion Picture and Television Fund
The Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) is an organization that provides entertainment industry members and their families with quality health care, medical and surgical services for the very young to the elderly as well as social and charitable services. The website provides information on the organizations services and opportunities as well as healthcare programs and facilities and also features MPTF's fund raising activities that brings together the brightest stars from film and TV.
http://www.mptvfund.org
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is an industry association that represents the companies that produce motion pictures. You can use this website to learn about the MPAA's efforts to crush movie piracy. The site also has information on film ratings.
http://www.mpaa.org
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is an organization that supports Canadian film. The Board's website has resources for film professionals and others. You can also browse the NFB collection of films here which includes animated films and documentaries.
http://www.nfb.ca
The organization promotes an understanding and appreciation of Britain's rich film and television heritage. Services include film festivals, the IMAX cinema, publications and educational activities, archives, video and DVD releases, a library, film magazine and more.
http://www.bfi.org.uk
The Washington State Film Office is a government agency that oversees film productions in the state of Washington. You can find filming incentive as well as production resources to help you make your project a success. The site also has up to date weather and map information to help you select the best location.
http://www.filmwashington.com/
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.
http://www.wif.org/
