AFCI is the only truly global association of trained film commissioners with over 300 film commissions on six continents. With AFCI there’s almost always a member office nearby to help production navigate local laws, customs and procedures.

When the production industry starts looking for locations often, their first search is for an AFCI member Film Commission. They want to know that the local film commissioner knows what they are talking about, truly understands their needs, and can make filming in their region a success. We firmly believe that is what they get with an AFCI member.

AFCI offers multiple levels of training for its members and their staff. From the entry level Film Commission Fundamentals online class all the way through our Master Classes and the Certified Film Commissioner program our members are the best trained in the world. We also offer our members additional training at our annual Cineposium and Locations Show to ensure the industry that our members have the necessary skills to make sure every production receives top flight professional service.

AFCI film commissions are a recognized entity within the production industry. In addition, AFCI members work with, and for, the governments they represent, so they’re the film, television, and multi-media industries’ best choice to make production flow smoothly.

As a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International, our members become part of the international production community and they will have gained the knowledge and skills to assist production on a variety of levels.

Membership in AFCI also provides a variety of networking opportunities so members can market their local jurisdictions, educate themselves and their staff on cutting-edge production trends, ensure professional development, and being part of an integral production infrastructure.

By joining AFCI, your film office will be listed in the AFCI global search directory, along with our other members. It will be easier for production companies to find you. You will have access to our members to assist you in problem solving should you run into a situation that you need help with.

Other AFCI member benefits include:

• Access and member discounts to all AFCI educational and marketing services, including AFCI University Courses, Locations Magazine, and AFCI Locations
• Access to the Members Section of the AFCI Website, including the Document Library
• Listing in Locations Magazine, Membership Directory and the AFCI Website
• Access to monthly AFCI Newsletter
• Access to AFCI research, including the Member Profile Survey
• Access to the AFCI Member Logo for inclusion in your materials
• Voice & vote in all membership meetings and elections