American Cinematographer Magazine
The American Society of Cinematographers is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing the art of filmmaking. Since its charter in 1919, the ASC has been committed to educating aspiring filmmakers and others about the art and craft of cinematography; it accomplishes this by publishing the internationally renowned magazine American Cinematographer.
Bay Area Women in Film & Media
Bay Area Women in Film & Media is a volunteer-run non-profit with the goal of helping women in media connect, create and be inspired. We offer creative and professional support for our members and community through monthly meetings, networking and special events. Our online community, chickschat, has over 1000 women media-makers exchanging ideas, promoting work, and getting questions answered. Please visit us online.
The Broadcast Equipment Buyers Guide is an online Equipment Guide and News portal for the Broadcast industry. The Broadcast Equipment Guide is one of the most comprehensive online resources for the Broadcast industry, offering all the information you need to find products, services and vendors for your Broadcast projects. Plus, it provides the latest Broadcast industry news, new product news, new product reviews, Broadcast Job Listings, Broadcast Calendar of Events and a variety of other resources.
Digital Cinema Buyers Guide
The Digital Cinema Buyers Guide is an online Equipment Guide and News portal for the Digital Cinema industry. It is a comprehensive online resources for the Digital Cinema industry, offering all the information you need to find products, services and vendors for your Digital Cinema projects.
The Digital Cinema Society is a format agnostic educational cooperative dedicated to informing the entertainment industry about the integration of digital technology. Member benefits include access to seminars and networking events, DCS on-line with “knowledge-on-demand” streaming educational content, member forums, and a monthly eNewsletter featuring unbiased analysis of the latest developments in Digital Cinema. We invite to join us now for a free trial membership.
Digital Media World is a resource for content creators in Film, Video, Broadcast, Mobile, Web, Animation, Visual Effects, Games. Jobs, feature articles. case studies, news, reviews, techniques, new products and inspiration for all digital artists. We bring together digital artists, hardware and software manufacturers, educators and employers for all screen sizes and types. Digital Media World magazine is published monthly and we are always online. We are a constant source of information and a showcase for your work.
Digital Production BuZZ
The Digital Production BuZZ is one of the world’s longest-running live Internet talk shows and a leader in programming related to digital video production, post-production and distribution. The BuZZ has been bringing listeners, “All the news they need now and in their digital future!” every week since 2005. New episodes air live Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm PST at http://www.digitalproductionbuzz.com or can be downloaded from iTunes. Listeners can sign up for the BuZZ Newsletter - and get a sneak peak of each week’s show. Executive producer and host of the BuZZ is Larry Jordan (media expert, Apple-certified trainer in Final Cut Pro, author, and member of the Directors Guild of America and Producers Guild of America). Michael Horton co-hosts (actor, film editor and founder of the LAFCPG and organizer of the world-renowned SuperMeets). Cirina Catania (writer/director/journalist and member of the Producers Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America) produces the BuZZ.
Digital Video Magazine
It’s time you start receiving a complimentary subscription to Digital Video magazine. Each monthly issue is organized into three primary sections: Look, Lust and Learn. “Look” focuses on the creative process, “Lust” is all about tools & technology, and “Learn” is instructional - how to use your gear, terms and trends you should know, and how to use your new skills. Start your complimentary subscription to Digital Video.
Filled with in-depth gear reviews, articles on technique and advice from top videographers, HDVideoPro is the professional’s guide to going high def. In every issue you’ll find: Profiles of top professionals and their work—Extensive pro-level equipment coverage to show you what’s new and how to use it—Detailed explanations of the latest technologies—everything from software to gear—Tips and techniques to help you create and run a profitable videography business—How-to articles that show you innovative ways to use your hardware and software.
The 9th Annual Holly Shorts Film Festival, scheduled for August 15-25, 2013 at the world famous Chinese Theatre, is now accepting submissions. www.withoutabox.com/login/4655. 2012 HSFF featured over 300 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Neil Labute, Zachary Quinto, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Joe Carnahan, awarded over $70,000 in prizes, including $30,000 in post services courtesy of Company 3 for Best Short, Director, Music Video, and Commercial. www.hollyshorts.com
The Hollywood Post Alliance®, also known as HPA®, is the trade association serving the Southern California-based professional community of businesses and individuals who provide expertise, support, tools and the infrastructure for the creation and finishing of motion pictures, television, commercials, digital media and other dynamic media content.
Independent Filmmakers of the Inland Empire
Independent Filmmakers of the Inland Empire unites like-minded individuals who are serious about learning more about film making and who are willing to actually DO rather than just dream.
Launched in 1999, Internet Video Magazine is the only online publication that spotlights the best videos and Internet films and movies on the net, as well as great web sites that demonstrate amazing creativity and skill regarding how they integrate video into the site. We also provide a comprehensive resource for consumers, businesses and video/media professionals who want to create and post their own internet video productions. This includes reviews of new equipment such as camcorders, video editing systems, computer and broadcasting solutions, software, computers, tripods, microphones, web hosting platforms, etc. We also feature tutorials and how to sections geared to online video creators of all types, from beginners to professional.
Iranian Film Festival
Iranian Film Festival (IFF) is an annual event showcasing independent feature and short films made by or about Iranians from around the world. IFF is also a platform for Iranian filmmakers living around the globe to express their vision and talent through the artistic medium of film. Iranian Film Festival was established to support the Iranian film and culture in the Iranian-American community of the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. The goal of the festival is to discover the next generation of Iranian filmmakers.
LAPPG
The Los Angeles Post Production Group (LAPPG) is a member driven organization for anyone with an interest or passion for film finishing and the post-production process. The LAPPG is not platform specific and explores all aspects of post production. This supportive community inspires its members to excel in the finishing process of all forms of digital content. It is an opportunity to have questions answered, advice given, stories shared and lessons learned.
LA Shorts Fest
LA Shorts Fest - Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences accredited. LA Shorts Fest is the only film festival with SIX award categories recognized by the Academy. In the past, 41 films have received Oscar nominations with 12 winning the coveted Oscar statue. The Festival annually attracts more than 7,000 moviegoers, filmmakers and entertainment professionals looking for the hottest new talent.
Los Angeles Creative Pro User Group
The Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group, (LAFCPUG) was born out of the 2-pop community. Established in June of 2000 by a few dozen folks who had been meeting regularly on the forums of 2-pop.com, the LAFCPUG was created simply for a chance to meet face to face and share our experiences and concerns surrounding Final Cut Pro.
Meetings typically include the sharing of short samples of members works in progress, trailers of finished works, and clips that might need some troubleshooting. In addition, guest speakers from the creative and technical communities, showcase new software or hardware as well as share their technical or creative expertise. The meetings also serve as a networking opportunity for the members.
LAFCPUG acknowledges the powerful influence Final Cut Pro has made on the digital filmmaking process and it’s impact on the future of the entire entertainment industry, and intends to be at, and stay on top of, the digital filmmaking revolution. And have a bit of a laugh along the way.
Media Communications Association-International is a global community that provides professional development seminars and events, opportunities for networking, members-only benefits, forums for education, and information resources for media communications professionals. MCA-I has Chapters across the United States and individual members from around the world. MCA-I is a 501c(3) organization. If you are a Media Communications Professional producing audio and video content, see the website for information on how you can join. http://www.mca-i.org/
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization designed to showcase innovative works by emerging filmmakers from around the world, providing the Los Angeles community of entertainment professionals and film goers with a constant surge of monthly screening events. NFMLA provides a forum where filmmakers can be recognized for their contributions, have open audience discussions about their projects and connect with industry professionals for insight on distribution, production, acquisition and representation.
The Post Production Buyers’ Guide is an online Equipment Guide and News portal for the Post Production industry. The Post Production Buyers’ Guide is one of the most comprehensive online resources for the Post Production industry, offering all the information you need to find products, services and vendors for your Post Production projects. Plus, it provides the latest Post Production industry news, new product news, new product reviews, Post Production Job Listings, Post Production Calendar of Events and a variety of other resources.
ProductionHUB
ProductionHUB, Inc. (www.prohub.com) is an online marketplace for broadcast TV, motion picture, pro video, live event, corporate & digital media production. ProHUB connects media & entertainment professionals with those seeking industry products & services. Since 1998, this vertical B2B has grown to become the world’s largest and most active production community search site, attracting more than 4 million searches annually.
The Professional AV Buyers’ Guide is an online Equipment Guide and News portal for the ProAV industry. The Professional AV Buyers’ Guide is one of the most comprehensive online resources for the ProAV industry, offering all the information you need to find products, services and vendors for your ProAV projects. Plus, it provides the latest ProAV industry news, new product news, new product reviews, ProAV Job Listings, ProAV Calendar of Events and a variety of other resources.
Since 1984, SCRI International, Inc. has been conducting extensive, large-scale, quantitative surveys of US broadcast and professional video users, across specifically defined vertical user markets. Data from these annually updated surveys is used to generate statistically reliable market research reports. The fact that these extensive multi-client surveys are sponsored by many clients keeps the cost to each client way down. SCRI produces around thirty reports per year, including 24 Product Reports from Camcorders to Video Recorders. Visit scri.com for more info.
Sound & Picture is the one of the most unique magazines in the entertainment industry. As a crew-centric source of information, S&P covers a variety of topics including: production and post sound, cinematography, picture editing, visual effects and various technologies and techniques.
Video Edge Magazine
Be among the first to preview Video Edge, the brand new magazine serving content creation pros and business professionals in the rapidly expanding online video market. In each issue you’ll learn about new technologies and applications impacting the production, delivery and consumption of content for PCs, smart phones, tablets, TVs, and beyond.
Pro School of Media Production is the #1 Avid authorized education center worldwide offering professional level training in Adobe Premiere, AVID Media Composer, Cinema 4D, Maya & Pro Tools. Our students receive more than just a traditional class setting - they experience some of the most comprehensive Editing, Audio Engineering & Visual Effects Certificate Programs anywhere. Students get the best training from top talent in the entertainment industry and our Avid courses are taught by Avid Certified Instructors with mega-credits to their names. Flexible 12, 14 & 15-month Certificate Program options with Full-time/Part-time & evening/weekend classes are available. Financial aid is available for qualified applicants.
Founded in 1986, Videomaker was the first magazine to introduce video to a mass, non-industry audience. Today, it has expanded to also include a website, a thriving online community, and a full line of DVDs and other training resources. Videomaker also offers video creators detailed, practical knowledge through its popular weekly webinars. Regular in-house workshops, where attendees can get real-time experience making video in the field, are another way that Videomaker strives to provide videographers the best training possible. Videomaker encourages aspiring directors and documentarians to use video technology to find their own voices and tell their own stories.
