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Welcome to our Links Section

A collection of useful links to people, communities and companies within the broadcast television and film industry.

Royal Television Society

The Royal Television Society is Britain’s leading forum for television and related media. Membership is open to everyone with an interest in the medium.
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Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), is the leading technical society for the motion imaging industry.
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Society of Television Lighting and Design

The STLD provides a forum that stimulates a free exchange of ideas in all aspects of the television profession as well as promoting discussion on techniques and on the use and design of equipment.
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British Film Institute

BFI is the British Film Institute. Our world-renowned archive, cinemas, festivals, films, publications and learning resources are here to inspire you.
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BKSTS

The BKSTS was founded in London, England in 1931 to serve the growing film industry. As well as meetings, presentations, seminars, international exhibitions and conferences, BKSTS also organizes an extensive programme of training courses, lectures, w
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Pact

Pact is the UK trade association representing and promoting the commercial interests of independent feature film, television, digital, children's and animation media companies.
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Commonwealth Broadcasting Association

The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association [CBA] is the largest global association of public service broadcasters. Its members are the broadcasters that communicate daily with the 2 billion citizens of the Commonwealth. The CBA continues to support an
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The Association of International Broadcasting

AIB is the industry association for TV and radio globally. Established in 1993, AIB provides its members with intelligence, networking, promotion and more.
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International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers

The IABM represents manufacturers and suppliers of broadcast and media technology products and services.
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The International Association of Broadcast Meteorology

The IABM was setup to enhance the status of broadcast meteorology world-wide, represent the views of weather broadcasters and promote conferences, seminars etc for the furherance of broadcast meteorology.
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UK Screen Association

UK Screen Association is the trade body which represents and promotes over 140 service companies working in film, commercials and television in the UK. We provide a central point of focus, gathering and representing the views of the sector.
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The National Association of Broadcasters

The National Association of Broadcasters is the voice for the nation's radio and television broadcasters. As the premier trade association for broadcasters, NAB advances the interests of our members in federal government, industry and public affairs;
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Community Media Association

The Community Media Association is the UK representative body for the community broadcasting sector and is committed to promoting access to the media for people and communities. We enable people to establish and develop community-based communications
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Press Association

Press Association is the leading multimedia content provider and national news agency offering unrivalled content and digital media services.
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The Production Guild

Based at Pinewood Studios, The Production Guild of Great Britain represents the professional interests of senior film and television industry practitioners both within the United Kingdom as well as overseas.
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The Guild of Television Cameramen

The Guild of Television Cameramen is an independent, international organisation that cares about TV camerawork and the people who make it their craft. Our members are cameramen and camerawomen who operate cameras professionally in all areas.
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The Guild of British Camera Technicians

The Guild of British Camera Technicians is not a union but an Association of professional camera technicians dedicated to upholding quality and standards in the film, television and related media industries.
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The British Society of Cinematographers

The British Society of Cinematographers is an educational, social and professional organisation. Since its formation in 1949 its prime objective has been to promote and encourage the highest standards in the art and craft of cinematography.
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The Production Managers Association

The PMA is a professional body of Film, Television, Corporate and Multi-Media Production Managers. Within the Film and Television Industry the Association provides a unique network for both freelance and permanently employed Production Managers.
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The Documentary Film Makers Group

The DFG is the national organisation working to promote documentary filmmaking talent and innovation in the UK.
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The Writers Guild

The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain is the trade union representing writers in TV, radio, theatre, books, poetry, film, online and video games.
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Guild of Location Managers

The Guild of Location Managers works closely with many industry bodies on filming policy, guidelines and safety issues.
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Association of Motion Picture Sound

Formed in 1989, the guild shares information with Sound Professionals in the Motion Picture and Television Industry.
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British Film Designers Guild

The British Film Designers Guild has members in every grade of the art department, from draughtspersons to costume designers, set decorators to production designers, and was formed with the aim of raising the standards and the profile of the art depa
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Guild of British Film and Television Editors

The GBFTE aims to promote the importance of the editor's contribution to film making and encourage discussion between editors about technical and creative matters. It also promotes the improvement and protection of the role and rights of an editor or
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The Guild of Stunt and Action Co-ordinators

Formed in 1985. Its aims are: To maintain and, if possible, improve existing standards of performance and safety within the profession. to bring together members of the Stunt fraternity professionally and socially, and endeavour to gain greater statu
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The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund

The leading UK charity for people working behind the scenes in the film, cinema and television industries, whose careers cover all aspects of pre-production and beyond, from script to screen and in a variety of roles. For creatives, production profes
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. Although best known for its annual Oscar telecast, the Academy is involved in a wide array of education,
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