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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), also the entity that’s responsible for the annual Oscar Awards Ceremony is Headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. The professional organization is overseen by the AMPAS Board of Governors, and memberships are open to qualified filmmakers, producers, screenwriters around the world formed over 90 years ago. They are also responsible for build  the Academy Museum at the old Read more...
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Momentum Talent Agency was nominated as the Youth Theatrical Talent Agency of the year 2008, 2009 and Adult Theatrical Talent Agency of the year 2010 and 2011. As well as Backstage Top 6 Boutique Talent Agencies for you to know in Los Angeles 2009. Momentum Talent and Literary Agency is the brain child of Gary Purdy. The agency’s office was Read more...
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Variety is considered one of the oldest major trade publications for Hollywood, and the entertainment industry. Geared towards entertainment news, reviews, box office information, stories, videos, photos, production information and a database of events, one can also browse to find Academy Award Nominees. Or what’s currently being Cast in film and television. With archives dating way back from 1905 for TV and film, this subscription-based service is beneficial to Read more...
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Sag-Aftra is a professional union for Actors and Personalities. It’s an Artists union for film actors, actresses, as well as television and radio artists, TV News Media personalities, Stage Artists, Choreographers and new media artists, also home to the Sag Awards. Formerly the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Theatrical Radio Artists separately, they now are one union and one new brand with the help of the dearly departed president Ken Howard. Read more...
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The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), headquartered in Los Angeles, California is located across the street from The Original Farmers Market, it is a US labor union and Guild representing film and television writers. The Writers Guild of America, also has an East Coast Chapter: The Writers Guild of America East (WGAe), headquartered in New York, New York. The Guild operates to facilitate screenplay registrations for its members as well as Read more...
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Streetlights PA’s is a Non-Profit organization located at the historic Raleigh Studios on the Van Ness Ave side. The organization is for young Adults 20 and over with low-income, or for those who meet with adversity economically and reside in or near the County of Los Angeles, California. These young Adults must have access to a motor vehicle, and possesses a valid drivers licence Read more...
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Hollywood CPR is a non-profit organization for those interested in below-the-line careers in motion picture and television production. The program is housed at the West Los Angeles College campus, and features an 18-month entry-level course taught by entertainment industry professionals and retirees. Although they do not guarantee job placement, they have relationships with industry pros at various film studios and unions. When a student shows they are serious Read more...
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Cine Gear Expo is a trade show exhibit held Hollywood on the Paramount Pictures Studios backlot, held annually in usually June. It features a variety of the latest motion picture and TV equipment utilized in film and television. Many major brands such as GoPro, Sony, Arri, Mole-Richardson Company, Zylight, Matthews Studio Equipment, Samy’s Camera, Cinemills, Litegear etc., come together every year to showcase entertainment industry’s finest. There are booths set up around the Paramount lot from Stage 4 through Stage 32. And food vendors such as In-N-Out Burger and Pink’s Hot Read more...
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Zylight manufacturers and distributes LED lighting for the entertainment industry, such as film and television. They’ve been featured at exhibits and trade shows such as the Nab Show in Las Vegas, and the Cine Gear Expo at Paramount Pictures. They feature state of the art lighting ensembles for filmmaking and TV programming that is second to none. They promise an unbeatable product portfolio, which delivers the best lighting and tools within the entertainment sector. Read more...
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Samy’s Camera since 1975, founded by none other than Samy Kamienowicz is a still photography, and film camera rental facility and reseller. They feature the latest technology for motion picture cameras, as well as Grip and Lighting equipment for filmmaking and production needs. They are also active vendors at the Cine Gear Expo held annually at Paramount Studios along with Matthews Studio Equipment and others to raffle off film cameras to many visitors of the popular event. Samy’s is also Read more...