The organizations below are great entertainment industry resources.
WOMEN IN FILM
This organization seeks to help those who identify as a women receive the support they need to succeed in entertainment.
The Actors Fund
The Actors Fund fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan.
CAPE Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment
CAPE champions diversity by educating, connecting, and empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander artists and leaders in entertainment and media.
Deadline
Breaking Hollywood news since 2006.
NBC
Learn about the studio’s talent infusion programs. Notices are posted here and their Facebook page.
ABC
Learn about ABC’s talent development programs.
WOMEN IN ANIMATION
Founded in 1995, WIA is the only organization dedicated to advancing women in the field of animation. We envision a world where women share equally in the creation, production and rewards of animation, and we provide resources and connections to make it happen.
NAACP
The NAACP has created a comprehensive list of media diversity programs.
Writers Guild of America
With headquarters on the west and east coast, this is the labor union for tv and film writers.
SAG AFTRA
Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is an American labor union representing approximately 160,000 film and television actors, journalists, radio personalities, recording artists, singers, voice actors, and other media professionals worldwide.
Backstage
Find and apply to over 5000 casting calls, auditions and roles on Backstage. This site also features articles from industry professionals.
UCLA Diversity Report
The UCLA Social Sciences department conducts a yearly diversity report.
Race Forward
Race Forward brings systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity.
Me Too Movement
Join the movement. Support survivors and end sexual violence.
The Legend- Angry Asian Man
The greatest blog bringing awareness to Asian issues in America. A must read. Please listen to Philip Yu’s podcast They Call Us Bruce.
Society for Cinema and Media
The Society for Cinema and Media Studies is the leading scholarly organization in the United States dedicated to promoting a broad understanding of film, television, and related media through research and teaching grounded in the contemporary humanities tradition.
Go Fund Me #STOPASIANHATE
We must act now. A horrific and heartbreaking surge in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) is happening across the US. Together, it is our responsibility to condemn hate and create lasting social change. GoFundMe stands with the AAPI community and remains committed to rectifying the racial inequalities in our society. Support the AAPI Community Fund to uplift and protect Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Donate Now.
Bradford Rogne
Bradford Rogne is the best headshot photographer in Los Angeles. He truly wants you to be the best you can be. An unforgettable experience that will guide your career in the right direction. Asian American Film highly recommends his expertise.
Gold House
Gold House is the premier nonprofit collective of Asian founders, creative voices, and leaders dedicated to unifying the world’s largest populace–Asians and Pacific Islanders–to enable more authentic multicultural representation and societal equity.
USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative is the leading think tank in the world studying diversity and inclusion in entertainment through original research and sponsored projects. Please read the diversity reports released every year.
The Asian American Foundation
To serve the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in their pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander, and violence.
Let’s build a supportive community!
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