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Resources & Associations

The American Film Institute aims to preserve the heritage of motion pictures, to honor the artists and their work, and to educate the next generation of storytellers.
American Film Institute (AFI)
2021 North Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 90027-1657
Tel: (323) 856-7600
Fax: (323) 467-4578
https://www.afi.com

The American Society of Cinematographers provides a great deal of valuable insight into the industry, including interviews with award-winning cinematographers, information about film schools, multimedia presentations, and the American Cinematographer online magazine.
American Society of Cinematographers (ASC)
PO Box 2230
Hollywood, CA, 90028-2230
Tel: (323) 969-4333
Tel 2: (800) 448-0145
Fax: (323) 952-2140
Email: office@theasc.com
https://www.theasc.com

Members of the MPA, which serves as the advocate for the U.S. motion picture, video, and television industries, are the six major U.S. motion picture studios.
Motion Picture Association (MPA)
15301 Ventura Boulevard, Building E
Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403-3102
Tel: (818) 995-6600
Fax: (818) 285-4403
https://www.motionpictures.org

Women in Film offers industry articles, career support, mentoring and production programs, and scholarship information for women filmmakers.
Women in Film (WIF)
4221 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 130
Los Angeles, CA, 90010-3538
Tel: (323) 935-2211
Fax: (323) 935-2212
Email: info@wif.org
https://womeninfilm.org/