Membership

AFCI Members Help Get Production Rolling All Over the World

The AFCI doesn't just provide service to its member film commissions. And it doesn't just provide service to the production community. Both member film commissions and the production industry receive a full range of benefits.

Benefits to the Industry

  • Network of film liaison professionals worldwide
  • "AFCI Locations Trade Show." Held in California every year, this event offers location-related information from around the world
  • "AFCI Locations Magazine" provides up-to-date information on global filming, locations, and resources
  • "AFCI Global Passport Directory" is a handy reference guide with key contact information for all AFCI members
  • AFCI Website Directory of members gives production personnel instant access to members via the Internet
  • Informational seminars for production professionals regarding on-location shooting and financing around the world

Benefits to Film Commission Members

In addition to all the Industry Benefits, members receive:
  • Representation and educational outreach to the industry and local government about the importance of film commissions and on-location filming
  • Fee-free listings in all AFCI directories and on the AFCI Website
  • Cineposium, an annual educational conference with seminars, speakers, and information on current events and trends
  • Sponsored participation and access to industry trade shows and events, including Locations Trade Show in California, USA; Sundance Film Festival in Utah, USA: Broadcast Production Show in London, England; and BIFCOM in Busan, Korea
  • Access to AFCI's mailing list, which includes industry professionals worldwide
  • Access to all AFCI industry and member research

How the AFCI is Organized

AFCI film commission member offices function under the authority, endorsement, or sanction of their local government. All members must meet AFCI qualifications and training requirements, as set by the membership. The AFCI is governed by a Board of Directors, with assistance from an Advisory Board made up of individuals from the film and video industry. AFCI member film commissions cannot be controlled by a private for-profit business organization, proprietary commercial entity, or labor union.

How To Join the AFCI

Film commissions are welcome to apply for AFCI membership at any time. Annual Membership Dues are $750 USD, along with an initial application fee of $250 USD.

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