ACTRA - Alliance of Canadian Television and Radio Artists- A National Organization of Canadian Performers Working in Film, Television, Video and all other Recorded Media.

AEA - Actors Equity Association - is the labor union representing actors and stage managers in the legitimate theatre in the United States. Equity negotiates minimum wages and working conditions, administers contracts, and enforces the provisions of its various agreements with theatrical employers.

AFM - American Federation of Musicians - The largest union in the world representing the professional interests of musicians.

AGMA - American Guild of Musical Artists - The labor organization that represents the men and women who create America's operatic, choral and dance heritage.

AGVA - American Guild of Variety Artists - present jurisdiction includes performers in Broadway, Off-Broadway, Cabaret productions, night club entertainers and theme park performers.

DGA - Director's Guild of America - Represents members in theatrical, industrial, educational and documentary films, as well as television live, filmed and taped radio, videos and commercials.

FIA - FIA, The International Federation of Actors, represents trade unions and associations of actors, singers, dancers and other performers throughout the world.

GIAA - Guild of Italian American Actors - The labor union representing Italian speaking theatre in the United States and Canada.

IATSE - International Alliance ofTheatrical Stage Employees - Represents technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theater, film and television production.

Local 47, AFM - The Professional Musicians, Local 47 is a 100-plus-year old labor organization representing over 9,000 local members. We act together to protect our mutual interests, to promote and conserve our craft, to agree on fair prices and conditions, and to enforce fair dealings in our profession. In short, we combine our strength to do whatever we can do better collectively than we can do individually.

NABET-CWA Local 57 - National Association of Broadcast Employees & Technicians - Communications Workers of America

SAG - Screen Actors Guild - Official Web site of the Screen Actors Guild.

WGA - Writers Guild of America, East - Negotiates Minimum Basic Agreements with major producers of motion pictures and television programs as well as contracts for staff members at radio and television stations.

WGA - Writers Guild of America, west - Is the sole collective bargaining representative for writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable, interactive and new media industries.

AAJA - Asian American Journalists Association - A non-profit organization with approximately 1,700 members in seventeen chapters nationwide and in Asia

AFI - American Film Institute - The only national arts organization devoted to film, television and video, The American Film Institute serves as a point of national focus and coordination for the many individuals and institutions concerned with the moving image as art.

AIAS - Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences - This not-for-profit organization will serve as a forum to: Promote and advance common interests in the worldwide interactive community, Recognize outstanding achievement in interactive content and the interactive community, Conduct an annual awards show and enhance the image and awareness of the interactive arts and sciences.

AICP - Association of Independent Commercial Producers - Members comprise companies that specialize in producing commercials, regardless of length, on various media -- film, video, computer -- for advertisers and agencies.

AMPAS - Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences - Several kinds of information are available about the Academy, the Academy Awards, and the other programs and activities of the Academy and its affiliated organization, the Academy Foundation.

ASCAP - American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers - Allows creators and publishers to receive payment for the use of their musical property and provides users of that music with easy and inexpensive legal access to the world's largest and most varied catalog of copyrighted music.

ATA - The Association of Talent Agents - is a nonprofit trade association composed of approximately 100 agency companies engaged in the talent agency business. The membership includes agencies of all sizes representing clients in the motion picture industry, stage, television, radio (including commercials) and literary work.

ATAS - Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - A non-profit corporation devoted both to the advancement of telecommunications arts and sciences and to fostering creative leadership in the telecommunications industry.  Is also responsible for the annual Emmy Awards.

AWRT - American Women in Radio and Television - A national, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women in the electronic media and related fields. Established in 1951, AWRT has local chapters throughout the United States that promote AWRT's mission: to advance the impact of women in the electronic media and allied fields, by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to our members and the industry.

BMI - Source for the song titles, writers and publishers of the world's most popular music -- the BMI repertoire -- in a searchable database of millions of items, updated weekly, together with the Web's most complete fund of information for and about songwriting and music licensing.

EIC- Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. - To lead the entertainment industry in bringing it's power and influence to bear on health and social issues.

EIF - Entertainment Industry Foundation - The Entertainment Industry Foundation is still the heart and soul of the industry. It has maintained its historical commitment to coordinate the philanthropy of the entertainment industry to achieve maximum social impact in the community thanks to the generosity of the people who work in the industry.

HRTS - Hollywood Radio and Television Society - An organization of West Coast executives from the networks, stations, studios, producers, advertisers, ad agencies, cable companies, media companies, legal firms, publicity agencies, talent and management agencies, performers, services, suppliers and allied fields.

MCA-I - Media Communications Association-International - Serves the needs of accomplished visual communicators who work in corporate, organizational, and independent settings. It has 8000 members in over 100 chapters throughout the U.S.

Museum of Television and Radio - A unique institution with locations in both New York City and Los Angeles, its goal is to collect and make available to the public the finest collection of programs, and promote a greater appreciation of their artistic value, social impact, and historic importance.

NAB - National Association of Broadcasters - Represents the radio and television industries in Washington -- before Congress, the FCC and federal agencies, the courts, and on the expanding international front. NAB provides leadership and its vast resources to our supporting members, to broadcasters at-large, and through ongoing public service campaigns to the American people.

NABJ - National Association of Black Journalists: mission is to strengthen ties among African-American journalists, promote diversity in newsrooms, honor excellence and outstanding achievement in the media industry, expand job opportunities and recruiting activities for established African-American journalists and students interested in the journalism field, and expand and balance the media's coverage of the African-American community and experience.

NAHJ - The National Association of Hispanic Journalists: is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry.

NARAS - National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences - Dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. An organization of more than 11,000 musicians, producers and other recording professionals, The Recording Academy is internationally known for the GRAMMY® Awards.

NATPE - National Association of Television Program Executives - Is the world's leading non-profit television programming and software association dedicated to the continued growth and success of the global television marketplace.

NCAC - National Coalition Against Censorship - an alliance of over 40 national non-profit organizations, including literary, artistic, religious, educational, professional, labor, and civil liberties groups. United by a conviction that freedom of thought, inquiry, and expression must be defended, we work to educate our own members and the public at large about the dangers of censorship and how to oppose it. NCAC strives to create a climate of opinion hospitable to First Amendment freedoms in the broader community.

NLGJA - National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association - works from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of lesbian and gay issues and opposes newsroom bias against lesbians and gays and all other minorities.

RIAA - Recording Industry Association of America - The trade group promoting the vitality of U.S. recording companies.

RTNDA - Radio-Television News Directors Association: represents local and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media in more than 30 countries. Through RTNDA's programs, publications, products and services, the association's members stay on top of trends in the electronic news industry, keep informed about technological innovations, expand their professional networks, stay in touch with issues affecting the industry and enhance their journalistic and news management skills.

The Actors' Fund of America - The Actors' Fund is for people on the stage and behind the scenes, in front of the camera and behind the lens. It's for agents and announcers, carpenters and clowns, actors and dancers, magicians and musicians, producers and free agents, stage hands and singers. People in film and theatre, TV and radio, music, dance and opera, and the full spectrum of other entertainment media have always turned to The Actors' Fund when some personal or family crisis threatens their well-being.

Looking Ahead - A program of the Actors' Fund of America tailored to help young performers and their families address the unique issues associated with working in the entertainment industry.

AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds - Provides you with the most current information regarding your health and retirement benefits.

AFTRA-SAG Federal Credit Union (Membership is open to members in good standing with the exception of New York State AFTRA or SAG members. For New York State, see Actors Federal Credit Union.)

Career Transition for Dancers - The mission of Career Transition For Dancers is to empower current and former professional dancers with the knowledge and skills necessary to clearly define their career possibilities after dance, and to provide resources necessary to help make these possibilities a reality.

The Motion Picture & Television Fund - A major service organization promoting the well-being of California's entertainment community. Health care and child care, retirement and social/charitable services are provided with compassion and respect for the dignity of the whole person. Particular emphasis is placed on the Motion Picture & Television Hospital, five health centers, financial assistance and community outreach programs, a retirement community and the Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children's Center.

SAG Pension & Health Funds - This site provides you with the most current information regarding your health and pension benefits.

CBS News

NBC News

ABC - American Broadcasting Company

CBS - Columbia Broadcasting System

NBC - National Broadcasting Company

NPR - National Public Radio

PBS - Public Broadcasting System

FOX - The Fox Network

UPN - United Paramount Network

WB - Warner Brothers Network

DOL - Department of Labor - is charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs, and ensuring the adequacy of America's workplaces. It is responsible for the administration and enforcement of over 180 federal statutes. These legislative mandates and the regulations produced to implement them cover a wide variety of workplace activities for nearly 10 million employers and well over 100 million workers, including protecting workers' wages, health and safety, employment and pension rights; promoting equal employment opportunity; administering job training, unemployment insurance and workers' compensation programs; strengthening free collective bargaining and collecting, analyzing and publishing labor and economic statistics.

Labor Links - Links to labor organizations websites

LaborNet - supports human rights and economic justice for workers by providing labor news and information, comprehensive Internet services, training and website design for union and labor organizations.

NLRB - National Labor Relations Board - is an independent Federal agency created in 1935 by Congress to administer the National Labor Relations Act, the basic law governing relations between labor unions and the employers whose operations affect interstate commerce.

Billboard On-Line - The music industry's premiere news resource, covering all aspects of the music industry. Definitive source for sales figures, concert grosses and many other industry indices. Weekly listings of various Billboard charts; audio samples of chart hits; weekly previews of major music releases; a weekly trivia game, bonus chart facts and more.

Broadcasting & Cable Online is a weekly magazine read by executives of television and radio stations, networks, cable operations and allied fields.

Cinema Space - (University of California/Berkeley) Devoted to all aspects of Cinema and New Media and is the primary link for resources from the UC Berkeley Film Studies Program.

Cinemedia - Internet's largest film and media directory.

CJR - Columbia Journalism Review

Entertainment News Daily - Daily news and updates on Television, Film, Music and more.

The Episode Guides Page - This site contains Episode Lists for over 1,000 TV shows. Each list contains titles and air dates.

Hollywood Books - We feature a huge, well-organized selection of Film/TV and Performing Arts books.

Hollywood Creative Directory - The site to turn to for the most accurate information on producers, agents, managers, distrubtors and new media executives in Hollywood.

Hollywood Reporter - Magazine's film and TV production charts are now online! Also, archives and full versions of our daily news stories.

IndustryCentral - The Motion Picture and Television Industry Professional's First Stop! Comprehensive list of MP/TV Links. Industry news and information, Crew-List.net (Your Resume Online), ScreenWriters' Exchange, Travel Center, WeatherCasts, WebMail, Discussion Boards, Auctions & Classifieds, Chat, and much more!

Media Mall - The gathering place in cyberspace for media enthusiasts of all kinds. We sincerely invite you to become part of our virtual community by contributing your feedback, articles or simply your good wishes.

New York Film & Video Guide - Most comprehensive on-line film & video production guide! Here you will find wages, benefits and work conditions for all the Local Unions, links to film commissions in the area, and an extensive array of production companies, supplies and information to help produce film or video in and around New York.

PR Newswire - The leading source of immediate news from corporations worldwide for media, business, the financial community, and the individual investor.

Shoptalk - News about the broadcasting business.

Showbiz Network - Source for cast-and-crew requirements! All types of positions from the Movie, Television and Music Industries will be listed here, so you can find anyone from the Leading Lady to a Best. Boy. No matter what size your production is, we can help you fill in the blanks!

Studio Briefing - it's your executive briefing on the entertainment industry.

Theatre Bay Area/Callboard Magazine - Theatre Bay Area serves over 260 member theater companies and more than 3,100 individual members in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.

Variety - For the showbiz buff and industry professional.

AFM: American Federation of Musicians - Union that represents professional musicians.

AFIM: Association for Independent Music - Organization that helps the independent music community through shared information & education.

AMC: The American Music Center - National service organization devoted exclusively to the greater field of contemporary American music.

AMG: All Music Guide - Database of recorded music.

ASCAP: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers - Performing rights society that licenses the public performance of members' copyrighted musical compositions and collects and distributes the license fees.

Billboard - The music industry's premiere news resource, covering all aspects of the music industry. Definitive source for sales figures, concert grosses and many other industry indices. Weekly listings of various Billboard charts; audio samples of chart hits; weekly previews of major music releases; a weekly trivia game; bonus chart facts and more.

BMI: Broadcast Music, Inc. - Performing rights organization that licenses the public performance of affiliates' copyrighted musical compositions and collects and distributes the license fees.

CMA: Country Music Association - Trade organization for Country Music.

CSUSA: Copyright Society of the USA - Organization that focuses on the gathering, dissemination and interchange of information concerning intellectual property rights.

Future of Music Coalition - Organization that addresses pressing music-technology issues and serves as a voice for musicians in Washington, D.C., where critical decisions are being made regarding musicians' intellectual property rights without a word from the artists themselves.

GMA: Gospel Music Association - Organization that supports, encourages and promotes the development of all forms of gospel music.

HFA: Harry Fox Agency - Organization that provides an information source, clearinghouse and monitoring service for licensing musical copyrights.

International Lyrics Server - Database searchable by song lyrics.

La Costa Music - The "world's largest music business site". Contains all kinds of how-to information, music industry trivia and forms.

MAP: Musicians Assistance Program - Organization that helps members of the music industry to receive treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, regardless of their financial condition.

MENC: The National Association for Music Education (formerly Music Educators National Conference) - Organization to advance music education.

MPA: Music Publishers' Association - Non-profit association addressing issues pertaining to music publishing with an emphasis on the issues relevant to the publishers of print music for concert and educational purposes.

MusiCares - Foundation was established in 1989 by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences with the objective of focusing the attention and resources of the music industry on the health, human service and welfare needs of all music people. Provides assistance to music people in need of financial or other assistance.

musicunited.org - Musicians United for Strong Internet Copyright. A coalition of recording artists, songwriters, labels and music organizations who have launched an education campaign to combat piracy.

MusicPro - MusicPro Insurance is designed to meet the needs of music professionals and is available for purchase to AFTRA members. MusicPro offers Instrument and Equipment Insurance, Studio Liability Insurance, Tour Liability Insurance, Composer Liability Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Life Insurance, Travel/Personal Accident Insurance, Homeowner's Insurance, Renter's Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Small Business Insurance and Health Insurance.

NARAS: National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences - Also known as the Recording Academy. Dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural conditions for music and its makers. Produces the GRAMMY Awards.

NMC: National Music Foundation - Organization dedicated to American music and the people who create it through educational programs and performances and by providing retirement-related assistance to musicians and professionals from related fields.

NMPA: The National Music Publishers Association - Organization of American music publishers dedicated to the protection of music copyright across all media and national boundaries.

NSAI: The Nashville Songwriters Association International - Songwriters trade organization.

Official Copyright - Company that provides automated filing and protection products and services for intellectual property works and offers a direct gateway for online filing of copyrights.

RAC: Recording Artists Coalition - Advocacy group for recording artists.

Recording Artist Royalties - AFM & AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights and Distribution Fund. A joint project of AFTRA and AFM to collect payments due recording artists for the use of their recordings.

RIAA: Recording Industry Association of America - Trade group that represents the U.S. recording industry.

SESAC - Performing rights organization that licenses the public performance of affiliates' copyrighted musical compositions and collects and distributes the license fees.

SGA: The Songwriters Guild of America - Songwriters organization.

Society of Singers - Nonprofit charity that helps professional vocalists worldwide in times of crisis. SOS provides emergency financial aid, case management, counseling and referral services. SOS is not a union, talent agency or employment service.

SoundExchange - Organization comprised of large, medium and small recording companies, that licenses the public performance of sound recordings on digital channels like cable, satellite and the Internet and collects and distributes the license fees.

StarPolish - Free website that offers music industry advice, resources and information on current issues, as well as multi-tiered rewards and a grant program.

U.S. Copyright Office - Obtain updates on U.S. and international copyright laws. Forms and "how to" information can be found here.

Comedy Central

Dreamworks SKG

Fox Broadcasting

HBO

MTV

Metro Goldwyn Mayer

Miramax

New Line Cinema

Nickelodeon

Paramount Studios

Showtime Network

Sony Pictures Ent.

Turner Entertainment

Twentieth Century Fox

Universal Studios

Viacom Ent

Walt Disney Co.

Warner Bros. Studios