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The American Film Association
The new entertainment organization that believes in bringing the artists, industry experts, and resources together for the future of film.
Yellowbelly Photo
London/Los Angeles/New York. Founded 8 years ago, by best friends Jackson & Ross, Yellowbelly has elevated the ideas around what an industry standard headshot should be.
FilmHedge
FilmHedge revolutionizes the way stories are brought together through a method to help get your film financed.
Groups
Looking for community? News? Your next gig? Join these groups as you see fit and find your tribe.
The Organization of Black Screenwriters
To join, you’ll need a referral code; email us for more information.
Young Entertainment Professionals
An organization founded by Trevor Romero, to help young entertainment professionals get their foot in the door and network with industry professionals.
Aspiring Creative Producers
Founded by Fiona Okuma, to help and connect creative producers and artists.
Cine City
Discord/ A server for cinephiles.
#WGAMix Virtual Edition
Discord Server.
Scripts & Scribes
Discord/YouTube/Patreon/etc.
Behind the Curtain
Discord Server.
Writer’s Well
Discord/ Great for writers, poets, & authors.
Young Entertainment Professionals
An organization founded by Trevor Romero, to help young entertainment professionals get their foot in the door and network with industry professionals.
Script Anatomy
Script Anatomy is a screenwriting school and community based in Los Angeles, but with students from all over the world. Since 2011 we’ve helped thousands of screenwriters develop their craft, break into the industry, and sustain successful careers.
Third Eye Collective
Third Eye is a professional community for South Asian creatives.
Hot Pot
Online Community and Independent studio creating a narrative through live events, film, and music #AAPI.
Stage 32
The largest hub for artists in the world, here you can network, learn, and get access to the marketplace.
Latinas Acting Up
Raising visibility and awareness for Latina Artists in the entertainment industry.
Film Fatales
Film Fatales is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to improving the careers of filmmakers of all marginalized genders.
Useful Tools & Calls to Action
These are great resources and organizations dedicated to helping artists thrive.
HOPE GIVERS
Bridging the gap between mental wellness and the arts. Based in Georgia.
Black Film Allegiance
Join the Discord for community and opportunities.
Black Film Archive
A digital register created by Maya Cade that showcases historically significant Black Cinema, primarily focusing on films streaming from 1915 to 1979.
Felicia Pride: HONEY CHILE
Felicia Pride curates opportunities and resources for filmmakers to thrive! Personally, it’s helped me stay in the know. You can also read the archives of the The Sweet Build.
The African Artists’ Association
A nonprofit organization based in Southern California that builds community for African and African-American entertainers in the Diaspora.
QUEER | Art
Queer-Art cultivates a dynamic community of LGBTQ+ artists across generations and artistic disciplines. We provide intergenerational mentorship, public programming, and material support to shape culture and drive societal change.
IN THE CUT
In the Cut provides education and resources for Black creatives and other people of color interested in the entertainment industry.
Justice for My Sister
Justice for My Sister (JFMS) supports BIPOC women, nonbinary youth, foster youth, and survivors of violence to become the next generation of filmmakers, activists, and cultural workers.
The Writer’s Guild Foundation
Access to fellowships, writing resources, and directives.
TV Writing
Scripts & Bibles galore!
A great source of community for indie artists to grow. Masterclasses and challenges to better your skills as a filmmaker.
LGBT Film Resource List
Curated by Jenni Olsen.
SmugMug
A resource for photographers.
Galleyway
Champions diverse BIPOC voices in poetry, literature, television, film, and theater.
Filmhub
Filmhub is a global sales and distribution company that modernizes how entertainment reaches audiences.
Shades of Noir
A safe space for marginalized groups and their need for safe spaces to articulate self-determination and liberate themselves from oppressive structures in both education and society.
Asian American Collective
A collective of #DOPEASIANS in music, media, entertainment + creative spaces.
STARZ #TaketheLead
BOLO: For events and news
Firelight Media
Firelight Media is the premier destination for non-fiction cinema by and about communities of color. Firelight Media produces documentary films, supports filmmakers of color, and cultivates audiences for their work.
Hillman Grad Foundation
Founded by Emmy® Award-Winning Writer, Lena Waithe, the Hillman Grad Foundation educates and supports creatives from underrepresented communities by developing their artistic craft and infusing new perspectives in front of and behind the camera.
Cousin Collective
For Native Americans & Indigenous Peoples.
Harlem Film House
Also, the home of 247Films.TV.
Telemazing Courses
Created by Joseph Mwamba, also the founder of #WGAMix in our Groups Section, for screenwriting coverage, sensitivity reads, consultation and entertainment industry bootcamp.
Word Mothers
Women’s writing resources, interviews with female authors & reviews of books by women
MovieBytes: Screenwriting Contests
Aggregate resource for screenwriting contests online.
Women Writers Network
The Women Writers Network is a volunteer organization that seeks to raise awareness of the work of women writers, mainly through our Bluesky account and monthly online chats.
Transgender Film Center
Helping Trans creators bring finished films to audiences worldwide.
KADIST – Karrabing Film Collective
Paris/San Francisco – Contemporary artists making important contributions to a progressive society. Their work often addresses key issues of our time.
The Writers Lab NYC
Elevating women filmmakers over 40.
Catalyst Film Collective
Formally the Couch Film Collective. Portland, OR-based nonprofit dedicated to helping filmmakers.
Warner Access
Warner Media Access is here to empower the creative. Here you’ll find collaborations, events, and fellowships. If you’re looking for a way in, then drop in.
CAPE
CAPE – Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment. They have resources and programs available to those of the Asian diaspora.
Color of Change
They challenge injustice, hold corporate and political leaders accountable, commission game-changing research on systems of inequality, and advance solutions for racial justice that can transform our world.
Into Film
The United Kingdom’s leading charity for film industry education.
Animation Diversity Foundation
They provide continued educational and professional support, via scholarships and mentorship, to underrepresented groups in the game development animation community, including LGBTQIA+, women, minorities, disabled persons, the financially disadvantaged, and new parents.
Color of Change Hollywood
Color Of Change Hollywood hosts gatherings of Hollywood talent and decision makers, creating unique spaces for real talk about issues of race in the industry.
Motion Picture & Television Fund
MPTF supports working and retired members of the entertainment community with a safety net of health and social services, including temporary financial assistance, case management, and residential living.
Studios, Firms, Festivals, and Legal Services
A new tab to get your production needs and services through connecting you with service firms.
Suncatcher Productions
Suncatcher Productions is a woman & disabled-led boutique film distribution company that amplifies intentional, representative stories that awaken audiences.
CineCity
CineCity Studios is Chicago’s premier film and TV production facility, offering 140,000 square feet of versatile studio and office space.
Quixote
Production needs for long-form television, feature film, and photography shoots. NYC/LA/ATL.
#StayInLA
Standing up for the creative economy and the future of Los Angeles.
Out On Film
Atlanta’s LGBTQ Festival and resource for artists in the LGBTQ community.
First Flights
Academy Award and BAFTA-winning film company, Flights exists to harness and support emerging filmmakers to create bold and ambitious films for a global audience.
Graham Shiels Studios
Known for offering some of the best acting classes in New York and Los Angeles, our approach combines professional craft with invaluable career knowledge.
Upshot Reels
Ran by Sebastian Thiel. Upshot Reels have been used to help launch careers and help many actors secure roles and representation from the biggest agencies in the world.
Convergence Media Law
CML is a boutique law firm providing legal and business affairs for Film, Music, and Television.
Audacitude Pictures
An independent film production company in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Act Local Fest
Act Local is a nonprofit group committed to transforming cinema and creativity into concrete change for your community.
AMC: Submit Your Film
AMC is considering content from independent filmmakers for feature-length films. For consideration, please fill out the form below. All fields must be completed in order for your film to be reviewed. Skip distribution and go to exhibition.
TitleFrame
TitleFrame is a full-service film, television, and video production company dedicated to supporting storytellers at every stage of their creative journey. Based in Chamblee, Georgia.
Noble Bison Productions
Noble Bison Productions is a full-service video production company based in Denver, CO. Our story started with us taking a risk and dropping everything to follow our passion for filmmaking.
Dreamland Studios Fund
Real-Estate backed investment studio helping create a stable fixed ROI, freeing filmmakers to make their projects happen. Attached to the American Film Association.
ITVS
Established by Congress in 1988, ITVS is a trusted pillar of public media, dedicated to uplifting untold stories. As a leading incubator and presenter of independent documentaries, ITVS draws on public and private funding to tell the American story in all its complexity.
Film Finance Attorney: John Cones
John Cones is a film finance attorney, author, and lecturer working in the broad field of film finance.
Southern Documentary Fund
Provides Southern documentarians with diverse resources, including grants, education, fiscal sponsorship, training, and mentorship.
Full Spectrum Features
FULL SPECTRUM FEATURES NFP is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to driving equity in the independent film industry by producing, exhibiting, and supporting the work of women, BIPOC, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ filmmakers.
The Moving Picture Institute (MPI) is a production company and talent incubator that creates high-impact films designed to entertain, inspire, and educate audiences with captivating stories about human freedom.
Bitmax
Distribute your film and media on the world’s biggest digital platforms without losing ownership of your work.
Jolt
Jolt helps filmmakers find audiences for their films.
Barnes & Thornburg
Multi-disciplinary law firm. With over 850+ lawyers and 25+ States.
Eventive
Eventive is an all-in-one platform specifically designed to manage the unique needs of independent cinema, including film festivals, arthouse theaters, and distributors.
VEEPS
Veeps is a premier livestreaming and video-on-demand (VOD) platform specifically built for the music and entertainment industry.
International Documentary Association (IDA)
International Documentary Association (IDA) supports the vital work of documentary storytellers and champions a thriving and inclusive documentary culture.
Team DSB
Team DSB is a media company and creative collective driving digital-first projects that spark cultural change.
9B Collective
9B Collective is the first Black-Owned Concept Art Studio made up primarily of BIPOC artists and founded by Phillip Boutté Jr., Mike Uwandi, and Aldis Hodge.
Employment Opportunities & Plug-Ins
These are great places to find jobs and gigs for any artist looking to get out there! Even crew lists so producers and executives can find you! *Updated as needed*
The BRIC Foundation
BRIC Foundation gives people an equal standing to enter the workforce and supports creative talent into leadership positions through industry-aligned education, workforce development programs, industry think tanks, and coalition-building.
Easterseals
Easterseals make a lasting difference each year by providing essential services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families.
MVR Creative
Michelle Roshanzamir – Consultant and Producer who helps creatives, artist directors, managing directors, and leaders bring their ideas to life and develop their businesses.
Black Women Photographers
A place for black women photographers to be recognized and get hired.
Black N’ Animated
Black N Animated is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and inspiring Black creators and artists in pursuing careers in animation.
Black Women Directors
Black Women Directors is an ever-growing digital library that celebrates Black women and nonbinary filmmakers around the globe, created by Danielle A. Scruggs.
The Creative Collective NYC
The Creative Collective NYC is a community and creative agency dedicated to curating Brave Spaces for creatives of color.
APANO
Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon: unites Asians and Pacific Islanders to build power, develop leaders, and advance equity through organizing, advocacy, community development, and cultural work.
Minorities in Film
A collective for People with Disabilities and People of Color in film and media
Kollaboration
Kollaboration actively uncovers the creative talents within the API community and shines a light on those pursuing their creative crafts.
NALIP
National Association of Latino Independent Producers.
HOLA
Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors.
SHINE Network
The Shine Network is a digital platform designed to empower and celebrate Indigenous women in film, television, and media.
Journeys in Film
501c(3) nonprofit organization that educates the next generation with the power of film/storytelling. (Resource for youth/ professional educators)
APIA MN Film Collective
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) Minnesota Film Collective serves to create, promote, and empower underrepresented and low-income filmmakers in Minnesota
LA COLLAB (LA2050)
Advancing Latino Access and Representation in Entertainment through collective impact.
MAMA Youth Project
(UK-based) Trains underrepresented youth between the ages of 18-25 years of age in the TV & Film media industry.
Black Que 24/7
Created by Kim Walters, she delivers a curated list of resources for black artists, filmmakers, and professionals for the entertainment industry.
Tuesday Night Project
The oldest Asian American public art series.
Group Effort Initiative
Group Effort’s overarching goal is to identify and eliminate barriers to advancement so that ALL communities have the opportunity to succeed in the industry.
Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers
(A.K.A) BAD – West
Half Initiative
“The Half Initiative produces a more inclusive entertainment industry by creating equal opportunities for women, BIPOC LGBTQ people, and minorities behind the camera.” -THI
The Boyd Initiative
The Boyd Initiative aims to help black young professionals and college students get jobs in the Advertising and Media Marketing industry.
Applications, Streaming, and Tools
Need to grow as a writer? Looking to build a treatment or pitch deck? Want to query companies and executives? Look no further! *Disclaimer: Some apps require you to pay for them*
IMDbPro
I recommend this site/app for anyone who is looking for contacts and to query. Also, a great news source.
kweliTV
Streaming Service. To curate and distribute film, TV, audio, and immersive media that truly celebrate and reflect the global Black experience. kweliTV means “truth” in Swahili.
Final Draft
The number one-selling screenwriting software for over 30 years.
ShotDeck
The library of film, one beautiful shot at a time. ShotDeck is the largest collection of fully searchable high-definition movie images in the world.
Cinando
The essential database and networking platform for film and audiovisual professionals.
Kinema
Free streaming service to support creators, watch screenings, and watch movies. You can even host your film on this site. A free alternative to distribution.
CreatorUp
A Studio as a Service. Get live-action video, animation, XR, live-streaming, interactive media and even consulting and temporary help services when you need it, at prices that make sense.
iFILMthings
A collaborative group of filmmakers who want to help filmmakers in any way possible to get their ideas realized. Anyone can break into the film industry and show that there are no barriers.
Pro Writing Aid
A resource to help you craft, polish, and elevate your writing.
Avid
Award-winning post-production software tool.
DaVinci Resolve
It’s like having your own post-production studio in a single app.
Milanote
A tool for organizing your ideas.
ScriptHop
ScriptHop is reimagining how Hollywood discovers and believes in new voices, so the best projects rise to the top and connect to the insiders that make things happen.
Fade In
Screenwriting Software for all your screenwriting needs.
Highland
Developed by John August and his team, a screenwriter’s dream app.
WriterDuet
Screenwriting software for ease of use.
Arc Studio Pro
Arc Studio is the easiest way to outline, write, and edit screenplays and television scripts, for solo-writers, large writing staffs, and everything in between.
WriterSolo
The difference between WriterDuet and Solo is that Solo is file-based and Duet is synced to the cloud.
Writers Store
The premier resource for Writing and Filmmaking Tools.
Art Breeder
An AI application that allows you to input multiple photos and combine them into one.
Film Grab
A cinematographer’s tool, like ShotDeck.
Vectary
Vectary platform lets you turn product concepts into complete experiences by using interactions, animations and numerous UI options to get ideas across and get the job done.
This Person Does Not Exist
AI-generated photos of people who literally do not exist.
Squibler
If you stop writing, you’ll lose all the progress written.
SoCreate
Screenwriting Software to help make things simpler.
Reelgood
Reelgood is a 100% free streaming service search engine that offers a wide range of documentaries, movies, and TV Shows. They give users a personalized view where they can see all of the shows available to them from different streaming services in one place.
World Rumble 