Video Production Trade Associations

American Society of Cinematographers (ASC)

Professional society advancing the art and science of cinematography via education, publications, and awards; not a union or guild.

https://theasc.com Membership: 440

Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI)

Global network of film commissions providing standards, training (e.g., Cineposium), and marketing events to facilitate on‑location production.

https://afci.org Membership: 360

Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP)

U.S. trade association for independent commercial production and post companies; develops business guidelines, negotiates labor agreements, and hosts AICP Week/Awards.

https://aicp.com Membership: 600

Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA)

International association dedicated to the preservation and access of moving‑image media; provides education, standards, and an annual conference.

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

Cinema Audio Society (CAS)

Association of film and television sound mixers promoting the art of sound mixing through education, community programs, and the CAS Awards.

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

Guild of Television Camera Professionals (GTC)

UK‑based craft guild representing camera professionals across genres; offers training, networking, and best‑practice guidance.

https://www.gtc.org.uk Membership: 1,700

IABM – The International Association for Broadcast & Media Technology Suppliers

Trade body for broadcast and media technology suppliers worldwide; provides market intelligence, training, and advocacy for vendors to the video industry.

https://theiabm.org Membership: 400

Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA)

Trade association representing companies that finance, produce, and license independent film and television worldwide; organizes the American Film Market (AFM) and provides advocacy.

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

International Documentary Association (IDA)

Nonprofit supporting documentary filmmakers through advocacy, funding programs, education, and the IDA Documentary Awards.

https://documentary.org Membership: 2,000

Motion Picture Association (MPA)

Global trade association for major studios and streamers; leads policy advocacy, content protection, and administers the U.S. film ratings system.

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

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

U.S. trade association for radio and television broadcasters; provides federal/state advocacy, member resources, and produces the NAB Show.

https://www.nab.org Membership: 8,300

NPACT

Trade association for U.S. nonfiction (unscripted) production companies; unifies producers, sets best practices, and provides legal, business, and networking resources.

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

Producers Guild of America (PGA)

Guild and trade association representing producers and the producing team in film, television, and emerging media; offers education, awards, and sustainability tools (e.g., Green Production Guide).

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

Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB)

UK membership organization for below‑the‑line production, locations, post, and VFX professionals; provides training, jobs listings, and networking.

https://productionguild.com Membership: 1,000

Royal Television Society (RTS)

UK educational charity and membership society for television; runs conferences, lectures, bursaries, and national/regional awards.

https://rts.org.uk Membership: 4,800

Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)

Professional association for radio and television engineers; offers certification, ongoing education, and a global chapter network.

https://sbe.org Membership: 5,000

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

Global society and standards body for motion picture and television engineers and technologists; develops media standards (e.g., SMPTE ST 2110) and offers education and events.

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

UK Screen Alliance

Trade association representing UK post‑production, VFX, animation, and studio/facilities companies; focuses on advocacy, skills, and industry research.

https://www.ukscreenalliance.co.uk Membership: 200

Visual Effects Society (VES)

Global honorary society for visual effects practitioners; builds community, provides education and resources, and hosts the VES Awards.

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

Video Consortium

Global network for nonfiction video storytellers and newsrooms; provides community chapters, workshops, resources, a member directory, and job boards.

https://videoconsortium.org Membership: 5,000