Film organizations

The Academia Mexicana de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas ("The Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences") was founded on July 3 1946 in Mexico City. ...more on Wikipedia about "Academia Mexicana de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas"

The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television is a Canadian non-profit organization created in 1979 to recognize over 4,000 Canadian film industry and television industry professionals. ...more on Wikipedia about "Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television"

Founded on May 11, 1927 in California, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is a professional honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures. ...more on Wikipedia about "Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences"

Founded in 1950, American Cinema Editors (ACE) is an honorary society of film editors that are voted in based on the qualities of professional achievements, their education of others, and their dedication to editing itself. The society is not to be confused with an industry union, such as the I.A.T.S.E. of which an editor might belong. The current President is Alan Heim. ...more on Wikipedia about "American Cinema Editors"

Founded in Los Angeles, California in 1982, the Casting Society of America (CSA) is a professional society of about 350 casting directors for film, television, and theatre in Australia, Canada, England, Italy, and the United States. The society is not to be confused with an industry union, such as the I.A.T.S.E. which many casting directors have urged their peers to choose as their union. ...more on Wikipedia about "Casting Society of America"

Eirin (映倫) is the abbreviated name for Eiga Rinri Kanri Iinkai (映画倫理管理委員会), Japan's movie regulator. Eirin was established on the model of the American Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America's Production Code Administration in June, 1949, on the instructions of the US occupation force. The original name, Eiga Rinri Kitei Kanri Iinkai (Motion Picture Code of Ethics Committee), was condensed after independence, during reorganisations in 1956, to Eirin Kanri Iinkai, but was already colloquially known as Eirin. ...more on Wikipedia about "Eirin"

FIPRESCI (short for Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique), in English known as International Federation of Film Critics, comprised of the national organizations of professional film critics and film journalists from around the world for "the promotion and development of film culture and for the safeguarding of professional interests." It was founded in June, 1930 in Paris. At present it has members in more than 50 countries worldwide. ...more on Wikipedia about "FIPRESCI" Simply http://www.shortopedia.com! shortopedia

The Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (FSK, Voluntary Self Regulation of the Movie Industry) is a German motion picture rating system organisation run by the Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft (SPIO, Head Organisation of the Movie Industry) based in Wiesbaden. ...more on Wikipedia about "Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft"

Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa (IFCO) is a co-operative that supports independent filmmakers in Ottawa by providing low-cost equipment rentals, workshops, grants, and promotions. Membership fees are $75 ($25 for full-time students) and full membership privileges are granted to members who donate at least 20 volunteer hours in service to the co-operative.^** ...more on Wikipedia about "Independent Filmmakers Cooperative of Ottawa"

Some notable institutions celebrating film, including both national film institutes and independent and non-profit organizations. ...more on Wikipedia about "List of film institutes"

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) is the international counterpart of the Motion Picture Association of America. It was formed in 1945 as the ...more on Wikipedia about "Motion Picture Association"

Founded in 1953, Motion Picture Sound Editors (M.P.S.E.) is an honorary society of motion picture sound editors. The society's goals are to educate others about and increase the recognition of the sound editors, show the artistic merit of the soundtrack, and improve the professional relationship of its members. The society is not to be confused with an industry union, such as the I.A.T.S.E, of which a sound editor might be a part of. The current president is Bobbi Banks. ...more on Wikipedia about "Motion Picture Sound Editors"

Founded in 1961, the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures is an honorary society of motion picture stunt coordinators, stuntmen, and second unit directors. The society is not to be confused with an industry union, such as the I.A.T.S.E. The current president is Conrad Palmisano. ...more on Wikipedia about "Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures"

Sundance Channel is a cable television network devoted to airing independent films, documentaries (often with a decidedly liberal viewpoint), short films, and more, such as news about the latest developments from each year's Sundance Film Festival. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sundance Channel"

Independent Filmmakers Coalition of Kansas City is an organization devoted to the support of film production, including video and multimedia, in the region around the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. ...more on Wikipedia about "The Independent Filmmakers Coalition of Kansas City"

The UK Film Council (UKFC) was set up in 2000 by the Labour Government as an agency to develop and promote the film industry in the UK. It is constituted as a private company limited by guarantee governed by a board of 15 directors and is funded through sources including The National Lottery. ...more on Wikipedia about "UK Film Council"

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