Association of Film Commissioners International Network of film liaison professionals worldwide. http://www.afci.org/

Young Artists Awards A non-profit organization which awards scholarships to financially challenged and physically handicapped teens and younger individuals seeking a future in the entertainment industry. http://www.youngartistawards.org/

Internet Film Critics Association International online organization made for professional and non-professional film critics. http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Studio/5713/

The Short Film Bureau A non-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness of the short film. Site contains advice on funding, marketing and distributing short films. http://www.shortfilmbureau.com

Northwest Film Center School of Film Regional media arts resource and service organization, based in the Portland Art Museum. http://www.nwfilm.org/

Cultural Industries: Cinema and audiovisual media UNESCO encourages the design of national or regional policies in the field of cinema and audio-visual, in order to create environments conducive to development. http://www.unesco.org/culture/industries/cinema/html_eng/index_en.shtml

National Projects A civic-minded organization dedicated to the artistic production, presentation and promotion of the motion picture medium. http://www.nationalprojects.com/

The Hollywood Sign Trust View The Hollywood Sign from six Panasonic security cameras and learn about the Hollywood SignTrust and how it helps maintain the Hollywood landmark. http://www.hollywoodsigntrust.org/index.htm

Omni Short Films Extensive interactive on-line selection of short films from around the world. Omni distributes in all media. http://www.omnishortfilms.com

Motion Picture Association of America Includes information on ratings system for both movies and television, press releases, and legislation. http://www.mpaa.org/

Cinemedia Encourages and assists the development, production, exhibition and knowledge of film, television and new media in Australia. http://www.cinemedia.net/

Swiss Film Center National agency for promotion of long feature and documentary films. Site available in Dutch, English and French. http://www.swissfilms.ch/

Latin-American Cinemateca of Los Angeles Nonprofit viewer-sponsored film exhibition and cultural organization dedicated to supporting and cultivating every aspect of Latin-American cinema. http://www.lacla.org/

The Irish Screen Nonprofit arts organization promoting Irish directors, actors and cinema in Los Angeles. http://www.irishscreen.org/

BAFTA East Coast The British Academy of Film and Television Arts provides overview of organisation, news and information on events and membership. http://www.baftaeastcoast.com/

Chicago Institute for the Moving Image Nonprofit organization that encourages filmmakers to take responsibility for the way their films affect their audiences. Includes details of current projects and information on events. http://www.cimi.ws/

The Documentary Center at George Washington University Provides education on and promotion of documentary films. http://www.gwu.edu/doccenter/

National Black Programming Consortium Non-profit media service organization devoted to the preservation, production, distribution and promotion of diverse film and videos about African Americans and the experiences of the African Diaspora. http://nbpc.tv/

American Film Institute Dedicated to identifying and training the next generation of film makers. Guide to workshops and schedule of exhibitions. http://www.AFI.com/

Puerto Rico Film Commission Non-profit organization aims to provide resources for audiovisual production as well as to promote the development of the film industry in the region. Background, locations, resources, local details, and links. http://www.puertoricofilm.com/