Associations, Guilds & Unions

• ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists)
• AMPIA (Alberta Motion Picture Industries Association)
• CFTPA (Canadian Film & Television Production Association)
• CSIF (The Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers)
• DGC (Directors Guild of Canada)
• Documentary Organization of Canada
• FAVA (Film and Video Arts Society Alberta)
• GCFC (Guild of Canadian Film Composers) - includes 6 Tips for working with a composer
• IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) Local 210 - includes a description of courses offered such as Set Etiquette and Protocol, the 1-day course that prepares a person to work as a PA (Production Assistant) on set, as well as a copy of their Commercial Agreement which details the Commercial Rates & Working Conditions for IATSE Local 210 members
• SOCAN (The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) - includes a Brief Introduction to Copyright Law. SOCAN only deals with performing rights whereas filmmakers need to obtain synchronization rights for inclusion of music in films, video, and multimedia productions.
• WGC (Writers Guild of Canada) - includes a list of agents for Canadian screenwriters
• WIFTA (Women in Film & Television Alberta)