Industry Sites & Software
Find and connect with a variety of film industry resources
- Film Production Software
- Guilds
- Indie Filmmaking Resources
- Networking
- Podcasts
- Protecting Your Work
- Screenwriting Software
- Trades and News
Entertainment Partners
Entertainment Partners offers payroll and residual services as well as budgeting and scheduling tools.
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Gorilla/Jungle Software
Gorilla is a comprehensive budgeting software to manage your film budget with features like tax incentives, fringes, multiple currencies, details report, and more.
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Studiobinder
Studiobinder offers a comprehensive suite of production tools from screenwriting software to call sheets to contact databases, mood boards, and more.
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StudioSystem
StudioSystem is the entertainment industry's premiere online data source that is used to track entertainment projects, research talent representatives, and analyze box office data.
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WGA East
The Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO (WGAE) is a labor union representing writers who write content for motion pictures, television, news and online media.
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WGA West
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union composed of writers who write the television shows, movies, news programs, documentaries, animation, videogames and new media content. The WGA West also has a script registry service.
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AFCI (Film Commissions)
Association of Film Commissions International provides a directory to search film commissions around the world.
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Film US (Film Commissions)
Film US is a non-profit trade organization that represents film commissions around the US and seeks to educate government leaders on the importance of the film and TV industry in the US. Find filming locations and as well as events.
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Filmmaking Lifestyle
Filmmaking Lifestyle brings readers tutorials and guides on filmmaking, video production, and the business side of both.
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SAGindie
SAGindie provides resources for independent filmmakers to work with professional actors.
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American Film Market
The American Film Market (AFM) is an annual film acquisitions, development, and networking event. It also has seminars for aspiring filmmakers. Over US$1 billion in production and distribution deals close every year.
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Mandy
Mandy is a resource for film professionals and actors with postings for production jobs and casting calls.
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ProductionHUB
ProductionHUB is a film industry job board for both employers and freelancers. Find and hire professionals/employees for your project or find jobs for yourself or your crew.
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Scriptwriters Network
Scriptwriters Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the craft and business of writing. They hold events, provide information and services for writers, resources, and more.
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Slated
Slated is a platform for filmmakers to list their projects, build their team, and find financing. They also provide services like script analysis with a financial angle and crew profiles.
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Stage32
Stage 32 is an educational resource for writers where writers can take classes from professionals in the film industry, pitch to receive feedback, find work on their job board, and utilize Stage32 writing resources.
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Angle on Producers
Hosted by filmmaker Carolina Groppa, Angle on Producers offers honest conversations about the film industry with creators from around the world.
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The Business
KCRW's film industry podcast. News and interviews with producers, actors, directors, writers, and more.
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No Film School
A podcast about how to create a career in the film industry with or without a film degree.
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On Production
Wrapbooks' podcast that focuses on niche areas of the industry like payroll and budgeting tips, filming on locations, and more.
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The Successful Screenwriter
Hosted by writer/director Geoffrey Calhoun, The Successful Screenwriter podcast is designed for writers and filmmakers alike, diving into what makes a film or script work, conversations with working writers, directors, and producers, and providing an insider prospective to the industry.
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WGA East
Register your material with the Writers Guild of America, East. It does not replace the US Copyright, which documents ownership/rights to a written work.
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WGA West
The WGA West has a script registry that documents claim of authorship over a written work. It does not replace the US Copyright, which documents ownership/rights to a written work.
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Causality
Causality offers an alternative to the standard writing programs. With Causality, you create your story visually with whiteboards, timelines, and more. It can track your story and show plot holes.
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Final Draft
For over 30 years, Final Draft has been the go-to screenwriting software. It automatically formats your screenplay to industry standards so you can focus on your story. Final Draft, Inc. also develops mobile apps to meet the same quality standards, allowing aspiring and professional writers and filmmakers to work anywhere, anytime.
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MasterWriter
MasterWriter is a suite of writing tools and references that help you elevate your writing. Tools included word family groups to find the perfect word that isn't a perfect synonym, rhyming words, project organization, and more. If there is always a better way to say something, MasterWriter will show you all the possibilities in an instant. In a profession where every word counts, MasterWriter takes your writing to the next level.
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Movie Magic Screenwriter
Movie Magic Screenwriter is an award-winning screenwriting software that formats a variety of different style scripts, making it the comprehensive program for all types of creative writing.
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Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter is a digital and print magazine focusing on the latest entertainment news.
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IMDb
Internet Movie Database can be used to look up movies, people's credits, and stay on top of industry news and trends.
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Variety
Variety is a digital and print magazine focusing on the latest entertainment news.
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