DVD Rental Trade Associations

AG Verleih – Verband unabhängiger Filmverleiher e.V.

Germany’s association for independent film distributors; members release films theatrically and on home entertainment formats (Blu-ray, DVD) and via TVOD/EST, supporting the downstream rental ecosystem with coordinated advocacy and best practices.

https://www.ag-verleih.de/ Membership: 37

AHEDA – Australian Home Entertainment Distributors Association

The voice of Australia’s home entertainment sector across digital and packaged media (4K Ultra HD, Blu‑ray & DVD); works on classification, copyright, anti‑piracy and market development, representing leading distributors active in rental and sell‑through.

https://aheda.com.au/ Membership: 11

AllScreens – Verband Filmverleih und Audiovisuelle Medien e.V.

Formed by the 2023 merger of BVV and VdF, AllScreens unites German film distributors and home‑entertainment program providers to secure favorable regulatory conditions and standards for the marketing of audiovisual content, including physical and digital video.

https://www.allscreens.de/ Membership: 50

ANZSA – Australia New Zealand Screen Association

Represents the film and television content and distribution industry in Australia and New Zealand (aligned with MPA member companies), advocating policies that support lawful access and distribution across formats that include home entertainment and rental windows.

https://anzsa.film/ Membership: 7

AVIA – Asia Video Industry Association

Asia’s umbrella trade body (formerly CASBAA) for video distribution across cable, satellite, broadband and online, representing programmers, platforms and suppliers whose output and services underpin home video markets and rental channels across the region.

https://www.avia.org/ Membership: 130

BASE – British Association for Screen Entertainment

The UK home entertainment industry’s trade association (formerly the British Video Association). BASE advances physical (DVD/Blu‑ray/4K) and digital transactional markets, runs industry insights/events, and coordinates anti‑piracy education via the Industry Trust.

https://baseorg.uk/ Membership: 85

BDA – Blu‑ray Disc Association

The global consortium that develops and licenses Blu‑ray technology and format standards; supports packaged‑media ecosystems (including rental supply) by managing compliance, compatibility and logo programs for discs and players.

https://blu-raydisc.info/ Membership: 100

DEG – The Digital Entertainment Group

U.S. home‑entertainment trade association that promotes platforms and distribution models (physical and digital, including TVOD rental) and convenes initiatives such as the DTC Alliance; member companies span studios, retailers, services and technology providers.

https://www.degonline.org/ Membership: 100

DEGI – The Digital Entertainment Group International

Sister body to DEG (U.S.), DEGI drives international digital growth for home entertainment, coordinating multi‑territory retail activations (e.g., Les VODays in France; Mega Movie Week Nordics) and cross‑industry insight sharing.

https://degiorg.uk/ Membership: 100

DVD Forum

The original DVD standards body responsible for official DVD specifications and logo licensing, which supported the global rental/sell‑through market; membership declined over time as formats evolved.

https://www.dvd-fllc.jp/ (archival/legacy notices) Membership: 80

DVD6C Licensing Agency (DVD6C)

Patent‑pool consortium that licensed core DVD patents to manufacturers of discs, players and recorders—helping ensure interoperable supply of packaged media used in rental channels.

https://www.dvd6cla.com/ Membership: 9

GERA Europe – Global Entertainment Retail Association (Europe)

Brussels‑based umbrella group for European entertainment‑retail associations; monitors EU policy affecting video retail and coordinates responses on issues touching physical/digital video and rental.

http://www.gera-europe.org/ Membership: 6

IFTA – Independent Film & Television Alliance

Global association of independent film and TV companies (production, sales, distribution). Its 150 member companies license and distribute content across windows including home entertainment and rental, with policy advocacy and market services.

https://ifta-online.org/ Membership: 150

International Video Federation (IVF)

EU‑level federation of national video trade associations and companies (publishers of audiovisual content on physical and online media). IVF represents sector interests on copyright, online distribution and consumer policy critical to rental markets.

https://www.ivf-video.org/ Membership: 8

KMA – Kiosk Manufacturer Association

Industry group for self‑service kiosks (including retail kiosks used historically for DVD rental), focusing on accessibility, payments (PCI/EMV), standards and regulatory advocacy that impact kiosk‑based rental operations.

https://kma.global/ Membership: 50

MPA – Motion Picture Association

The global trade association for major studios and leading streamers; advocates for content protection, market access and innovation across distribution windows, including home entertainment. Current members total seven companies.

https://www.motionpictures.org/ Membership: 7

OTT.X – The Over The Top Exchange

U.S. trade association (formerly the Entertainment Merchants Association/VSDA) dedicated to OTT distribution, including TVOD rental. Members span retailers/channels, content owners, and service/tech providers.

https://www.ottx.org/ Membership: 122

Swedish Film & TV Producers Association (Film & TV‑Producenterna)

Sweden’s trade association representing ~115 independent producers of film and TV; supports the business environment for producing and exploiting works across windows (including packaged media and TVOD), feeding the rental pipeline.

https://filmtvp.se/english/about-us/ Membership: 115

UHD Spain

Non‑profit association uniting Spanish broadcasters, vendors and stakeholders to advance Ultra High Definition; facilitates technical adoption that benefits premium home‑video and disc playback markets.

https://www.uhdspain.com/en/ Membership: 39

Univideo – Unione Italiana Editoria Audiovisiva

Italy’s national home‑video trade body representing publishers/distributors across DVD, Blu‑ray/4K and digital transactional markets; provides research, advocacy and category development.

https://www.univideo.org/ Membership: 66