Film Production Trade Associations

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)

The Academy that advances the art and science of moviemaking and administers the Oscars; membership includes branches across all crafts. Approx. 11,120 members as of June 26, 2025.

https://www.oscars.org Membership: 11,120

Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP)

Employer trade association that bargains guild/union contracts on behalf of studios, streamers and producers; represents 350+ production companies. Approx. 350 member companies.

https://amptp.org Membership: 350

American Society of Cinematographers (ASC)

Invitation-only society that advances the art and science of cinematography through education, awards and professional programs. About 440 active members.

https://theasc.com Membership: 440

Art Directors Guild (ADG), IATSE Local 800

IATSE Local 800 representing production designers, art directors, graphic/scenic artists, set designers and more; negotiates agreements and provides training. Approx. 3,300 members.

https://adg.org Membership: 3,300

Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI)

Worldwide nonprofit for government-endorsed film commissions and production liaisons; education, best practices and networking for attracting productions. Around 300 members globally.

https://afci.org Membership: 300

Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP)

U.S. trade group for commercial production and post companies; advocacy, standards, labor relations and the AICP Awards. About 350 member companies.

https://aicp.com Membership: 350

Cinema Audio Society (CAS)

Professional society for production and post-production sound mixers; education, community and the CAS Awards. Membership just over 1,000.

https://cinemaaudiosociety.org Membership: 1,000

Directors Guild of America (DGA)

Guild representing directors and directorial teams in film, TV, commercials and new media; contracts, advocacy and awards. More than 19,500 members.

https://www.dga.org Membership: 19,500

Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA)

Global trade association for independent film and TV companies—sales agents, producers, distributors and financiers; advocacy and AFM benefits. 140+ member companies.

https://ifta-online.org Membership: 140

International Cinematographers Guild (ICG), IATSE Local 600

IATSE Local 600 for camera professionals (DPs, operators, assistants, DITs, still photographers, publicists); contracts, training and awards. Approximately 10,000 members.

https://www.icg600.com Membership: 10,000

International Documentary Association (IDA)

Nonprofit that builds and serves the documentary community via advocacy, grants, education and the IDA Documentary Awards. Over 3,000 members.

https://www.documentary.org Membership: 3,000

Motion Picture Association (MPA)

Global trade association and policy advocate for the major studios and streaming companies; administers the film ratings system. 7 member companies.

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

Motion Picture Editors Guild (MPEG), IATSE Local 700

IATSE Local 700 representing editors and post professionals nationwide; bargaining, training and post-production advocacy. More than 8,000 members.

https://www.editorsguild.com Membership: 8,000

Producers Guild of America (PGA)

Trade guild for the full producing team across film, TV and emerging media; credits certification, mentoring and the Producers Guild Awards. 8,400+ members.

https://producersguild.org Membership: 8,400

SAG-AFTRA

Union representing performers and media professionals working in film, TV, commercials, games and broadcast; contracts, benefits and advocacy. Approximately 160,000 members.

https://www.sagaftra.org Membership: 160,000

Set Decorators Society of America (SDSA)

Professional society promoting excellence in set decoration and connecting decorators with business members; events, magazine and awards. 450+ members.

https://www.setdecorators.org Membership: 450

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

Standards body and professional society for media technology; publishes SMPTE standards and provides education and events. 5,000+ members worldwide.

https://www.smpte.org Membership: 5,000

Teamsters Local 399 (Hollywood Teamsters)

Hollywood Teamsters local covering drivers, location professionals, casting, wranglers, mechanics and more in film/TV. Over 6,000 members.

https://www.ht399.org Membership: 6,000

Visual Effects Society (VES)

Honorary society for VFX practitioners across film, TV, games and immersive; awards, education and global sections. 5,000+ members in 50 countries.

https://www.vesglobal.org Membership: 5,000

Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI)

Global network of Women in Film & Television chapters fostering professional development, advocacy and networking for women in screen media. 12,000+ members across ~40 chapters.

https://wifti.net Membership: 12,000