Research Guides: Cinema Art + Science Production: Production Guides & Resources

Production Guides & Directories

Producers MasterGuide
Provides production guidelines for different states and countries, information about unions and guilds, as well as a directory of production and distribution companies arranged by country and state.
Hollywood Creative Directory
Provides directory information for production companies, studios, and networks. Includes names of key personnel and projects.
The Latino Media Resource Guide
Lists Latino/as in film production

Midwest Production Bible
Includes list of independent/free-lance producers and production companies along with contact information and a partial staff listing. Also includes a listing of distribution companies and contact information.
Chicago Creative Directory Online
Also available in print at the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library: 384.55025 C532The yellow pages for Chicago's creative community. Find contact information for video crews, equipment rental, freelance editors, and more.

Mandy's International Film and Television Production Services
Provides a searchable database of services for the filmmaker (including production); searches can be limited geographically, by facilities, and by those with credits in certain types of productions (student films, short films, etc.)
Production Hub
A “specialized search engine and interactive online community devoted solely to professionals, products, and services in the film, video, and digital media industries.” Includes job listings, a calendar of trade shows and festivals, and equipment classifieds.