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AAF - American Advertising Federation of Greater Miami
Maria Lazo, Executive Assistant
1172 South Dixie Highway # 472
Coral Gables, Fl 33146
305.665.8411
Description: The AdFed of Greater Miami, which created the ADDY's in 1961, is an organization of more than 300 advertising executives, media and production professionals whose mission is to position Miami as the marketing capital, educate, provide legislative representation and assist in leading members through the changes in the industry.

AICP (Association of Independent Commercial Producers) Southeast Chapter
Address: AICP/Southeast, c/o BARK BARK, 730 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30308
Contact: Tabitha Mason Elliott, Chapter President (404) 551-4505 tabitha.masonelliott@barkbark.com
States Included: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
https://www.aicp.com/about/aicp-chapters
Description: AICP members are commercial production companies (General Members) and knowledgeable, reliable suppliers (Associate Members) that the industry depends on for state of the art equipment; sophisticated information; and services focused on production needs

American Society of Media Photographers
South Florida Chapter
Alex McKnight
President
Greater Florida chapter
(813) 785-3929 cell
5420 3rd Avenue S
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
alex@amcknight.com

Central Florida Musicians' Association
Mike Avila, President
Phone: (407) 894-8666
Fax: (407) 894-6612
Description: The AFM represents 110,000 professional musicians throughout the United States and Canada, including featured and non-featured recording musicians.

Cinevisun
Kevin Sharpley, Chairman/ Executive Director
Description: An independent film group dedicated to the further advancement and unity of South Florida's independent film community. Developed for filmmakers by filmmakers with the sole purpose of placing, developing and advancing South Florida on the independent film map.

Digital Media Alliance Florida
Judson French, Executive Director
Email: info@DMAFlorida.org
Phone: (407) 629-2772
Fax: (407) 629-1450
Description: Digital Media Alliance Florida (DMAF) is a non-profit association of companies and professionals from the digital and interactive media, entertainment, arts, animation, effects and simulation communities working together to develop, grow and promote the digital media and interactive entertainment industry (the "Industry") throughout the State of Florida.

Film Florida
Gail Morgan
President
info@filmflorida.org
Mailing Address:
Film Florida
c/o John Lux
2516 Quail Park Terrace
Kissimmee, FL 34743
Description: Film Florida, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that provides a leadership role in Florida's film and entertainment production industries by representing a coalition of interests, including private industry, industry associations, labor organizations and local film commissions. Its purpose is to offer to business and individuals the benefits of a statewide trade association, to promote the creation of jobs in the film and entertainment production industries, and to promote economic development and tourism. More info at FilmFlorida.org

Florida Attractions Association
Mike Donaldson, Manager, Member Services
Phone: (850) 222-2885
Fax: (850) 222-3970
Description: FAA is a Trade association, which promotes and advances the interests of the Florida attraction industry.

Film-Gate (Formerly Indie Club South Florida)
Diliana Alexander - Executive Director
Description: Film-Gate is a comprehensive networking group designed for local filmmakers. Offering many free services tailored to the needs of the South Florida filmmaker, its mission is to help unite the local film community, assisting and promoting the growth of both the individual filmmaker and the community as a whole.

NALIP - National Association of Latin Independent Producers
Maritza Guimet, Nalip Miami Chapter President
Phone: (305) 305-1949
Description: Membership organization made up of over 500 filmmakers nationwide that works to address the professional needs of Latino/Latina independent producers.

The Recording Academy Florida Chapter
Melanie Masterson, President
311 Lincoln Rd., Suite 301
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Ph: 305.672.4060
Fx: 305.672.2076
florida@grammy.com
Description: Since November 1995, The Recording Academy Florida Chapter has been representing the Florida and Puerto Rico music communities and connecting artists with the shared vision of making their own unique mark in music. Since then, the Chapter has been an integral part of the region's music industry, expanding its presence throughout a state that has one of the most diverse, talented, and fastest-growing music communities in the country.

The Recording Academy
3030 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Ph: 310.392.3777
Fx: 310.399.3090
Established in 1957, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., also known as the Recording Academy, is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. An organization of 20,000 musicians, producers and other recording professionals, the Recording Academy is internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards, and is responsible for numerous groundbreaking outreach, professional development, cultural enrichment, education and human services programs.

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Suncoast Chapter
emmysuncoast@gmail.com, Suncoast Chapter Administrator
Phone: (954) 322-3171
Description: We are a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to excellence in television, known for annual EMMY AWARDS.

Women in Film & Television - Florida
Jennelle Jordan - President (jennelle@womeninfilmfl.org)
WIFT-Florida P.O. Box 533541 Orlando, FL 32853-3541
Description: Women in Film & Television-Florida (WIFT-FL) is charged with building positive images of media-makers (both women and men), empowering them to achieve their highest professional/creative potential, and helping create more job opportunities throughout the State of Florida. As an organization, we will continue to search for and retain members who have a minimum of two years experience working in the film, television and digital media industries.