2. Women in Animation
● WIA was founded in 1995, and they are the only organization dedicated to advancing women
in the field of animation.
● As the popularity of animation has grown, they want to ensure that the people creating it do
too. They want to make sure that animation content represents the world as it should be. That
being said, more diversity.
● They have multiple events, screenings, workshops, and talks for members only
● Anyone over 18 can join this group
● Prices to join range from $25-$90, depending on type of membership you choose
● They don’t have benefits listed, it’s more of a networking membership to get yourself out
there.
3. Visual Effects Society
● Becoming a member: Must be active in the creation of visual effects or professional activities
are closely related in the field of VFX. Must have at least 5 years of experience within the past
10 years before applying for membership. Must also submit a letter of rec. from a current
member. Applicants must prove their skills.
● Benefits: Global recognition, Networking, Valuable resources, Programs to attend for
members only, Leadership opportunities, Exclusive savings, and Healthcare
● Fee: $100-$200 depending on Spring or Fall period, there is also an extra $100 more to each
type of membership.
● They do have a job board, which is available to non members as well
4. Director’s Guild of America
The Directors Guild of America founded in 1936 is a organization and guild where creative and economic rights of
director members and the directorial team are represented in film, Television, and Radio in the United States.
● Benefits: Medical expenses, Hospital expenses, Theater Rental, Workshops, Free Access to Public Screenings
● To be a member of the DGA you have to meet the qualifications and be approved. DGA does and not provide
applications for membership.
● DGA has a committee of different nationalities that supports diversity in the entertainment community
● Creative Rights is a benefit that members of the DGA get, As directors they are actively a part of the whole film making.
● Economic Rights is another benefit of being a member, as this helps neociates the minimum salary
● Fees to be a member :
● Director: Feature/Television - $12,337.00
● Associate Director - $6,452.00
5. The Film Collaborative
The Film Collaborative is a first non -profit, who commits to full -service educational and networking, for
filmmakers that make independent, narrative, and documentary films.
Benefits
● Assist you on doing your own theatrical releases, and in charge of festival releases
● Help you on networking by supervising what you publish and guide you through the steps of
distribution and marketing
● Sponsor Films
As a Member
● Access to : Seminars, festivals, Distributions Analysis, Educational knowledge about making a film
To become a member You have to Pay up to $550 - Depending on how much access you want .
6. Game Developers Conference
GDC is the world’s largest professional game industry event that has about 28,000 attendees, they are
there to share ideas and also help shape the future of games with five days of education, inspiration, and
networking. GDC started off as a gathering of 25 developers in someone’s living room back in April of 1988
and they were mainly focus on computer games only, but as games grew their focus of what makes a game
also grew. Into consoles, mobiles, tablets online and also into VR and AR games.
● Pricing - For an All Access $1,999 Early and $2,499 On-Site
For the Expo $149 Early and $349 On-site
● Student Expo Pass - (includes audio) On the last days on the conference for $79 On-Site
7. ARTSTATION
Artstation is the best platform for animators, illustrators, film media and entertainment artist to
showcase their work and manage multiple portfolios in a professional way. Artstation is also a great place to find new
inspired and also find connection and opportunities within the industry.
● Membership cost $10 a Mouth or $84 a Year
But there is a Free Membership
● As a Paid Member you get a lot of perks that helps you get your work and name out in the industry and more
control of you account.
● Artstation Emails you with jobs paid or not
● Allow you to sell assets Paid gets 95% earn on sale
Free gets 75% earn on sale
● Offers classes from people in the industry, but you have to pay for them even if your a paid member.
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9. Center For New Music
Center for New Music San Francisco, Inc. was founded in 2012 and it’s a not-for-profit corporation, which been approved by
the Internal Revenue Service. The Center (CNM) mission is to give artists professional resources and expertise which provides
artists with opportunities by sharing knowledge and new ideas. The Center provides great resources and that includes, space
to work, rehearsal, and perform, access to a like minded community, and access to media resources. These services support
individual artists but also help people grow on a professional level.
MEMBERSHIP
● Listener Membership - $60 for one year.
● Individual Membership - $100 for one year.
● Organizational Membership - $150 per year.
10. Creative Common
Creative Common is an American non-profit organization, founded in 2001 and their main location is at Mountain
View, CA. The organization is focus on helping you share your knowledge and creativity to build a more accessible,
and innovative world. Creative Common is one of several public copyright licenses that enable the free distribution of
an otherwise copyrighted “work”.
Creative Common Platforms
● Youtube
● Flickr
● Vimeo
● Jamendo
Programs
● Art & culture
● Legal
● Technology
● Open Science
● Education
