Business support for filmmakers

Workshops, networking, and equipment rental

Coordinates filming in Chicago

Searchable production guide and directory from the Department of Commerce of the State of Illinois.

Trade group representing producers who make commercials, corporate and educational films.

A non-profit organization created to support the work of artists and technicians working in independent film.

A global trade association for the independent motion picture and television industry--previously The American Film Marketing Association. Highlights include:: Worldwide COVID-19 Film Production Guidelines, Why Independents Matter, Statistical Data, and a Membership Directory of more than 140 companies from 23 countries.

Non-profit association, founded in 1982 to raise public consciousness of the documentary's importance. With almost 2500 members in 50 countries, it is the only organization in the United States focusing solely on documentaries and documentarians.

The MPAA is the main advocacy organization for American film, home video and television producers. This web site includes industry news & issues, statistics, ratings information, and more.

NALIP's mission is to promote the advancement, development and funding of Latino/Latina film and media arts in all genres. This active association lists a lot of industry information on its website. Student membership costs $20 and there is a Chicago chapter.