LibGuides: Production: Websites

Professional Organizations

Visit Champaign County-Film Office
This website provides tools and resources (i.e.,permit requirements) for filming in Champaign County, Illinois.
Women in Film
Professional organization targeted towards assisting women in the film industry.
The Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Trade Magazine
Variety
Oldest Hollywood Trade Magazine
Independent Film and Television Alliance
Organization that aids and advocates for independent filmmakers

Mandy
Job website for Cast, Crew, and other Creative film professionals
Craig's List
Craigslist has a gig section, where many independent and/or student filmmakers may post positions, most of which will be unpaid, but can be a great way to build a resume.
Director's Guild of America
The DGA has an Assistant Director Trainee program in New York and Los Angeles.
Champaign Film Office
Champaign-Urbana Film Society, Champaign Movie Makers, and Champaign Casting Call Facebook groups can be potential options of securing positions.
SAG-AFTRA
Actors' Guild provides specific resources with regards to actors in independent and non-independent productions

Free Music Archives
Website with high-quality, legal downloadable music. Created by WFMU, an independent radio station based in New York area.
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This website uses Creative Commons licenses to share music to interested parties. Depending upon the Creative Commons license, these items can be available to use in productions.