Professional and Governmental Organizations

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

AAAA American Association of Advertising Agencies
405 Lexington Avenue, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10174
(212) 682-2500

ASCAP | American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers
7920 W. Sunset Blvd. Third Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 883-1000

BReaKiNG iNTo HoLLyWooD is a non-profit organization founded in May 2005 that assists aspiring professionals in the entertainment industry with achieving their career goals. Our mission is to encourage our members to pursue their entertainment careers with creativity, enthusiasm and integrity!
P.O. Box. #1222, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Email: info@BreakingIntoHollywood.org
Phone: 310.712.3449

BMI Broadcast Music, Inc.
8730 Sunset Blvd. 3rd Flr West
West Hollywood, CA 90069-2211
(310) 659-9109

FCC Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Assistance and Small Business Offices
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20554
1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322)

Califonia Film Commission
(323) 860-2960
A list of state and global film commissions can be found by subscribing or contacting Location Update Magazine.
Phone: (213) 243-6440
Fax: (213) 244-1260

Hollywood Basics
Crash course seminar in breaking into the Hollywood scene. Targeted towards people who are new to L.A. or those who just want to learn the unspoken Hollywood culture. Cost is $39 and includes classroom materials and catered lunch.
(323) 656-2900
Email: info@hollywoodbasics.com

Hollywood Creative Directory $59.95

IFP Independent Feature Project /Los Angeles
Provides support to independent filmmakers and works to promote independent filmmaking.This group has year-round screenings, seminars, symposia, and educational programs helping members master the art of filmmaking. They also provide professional advice, access to Industry leaders, networking opportunities, camera and equipment rentals, and discounts to more than 200 industry-related vendors. IFP hosts the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Independent Spirit Awards.
8750 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd Fl., Beverly Hills
(310) 432-1200

The Hollywood Reporter

LACasting.com

playersdirectory.com

SESAC, Inc.
A performing rights organization, with headquarters in Nashville and offices in New York, Los Angeles and London.

Showfax.com

Society of Composers and Lyricists
This program offers seminars, a magazine, ways to make contacts, and benefits for a yearly membership Fee.
400 S. Beverly Dr. Ste. 214, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 281-2812
(310) 284-4861 fax

Studio Systems, Inc.
Provides you with extensive search capabilities allowing for retrieval of television and film information, including: talent, representation, below and above the line credits, projects in all stages of development, important contact information, box office and ratings. Also find detailed reports such as company client rosters, literary sales, location start/wrap dates.
5700 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA. 90036
(323) 634-3400 general
(323) 634-2600 customer support
(866) 634-7994 toll-free support within the continental U.S
6am - 6pm Pacific | Monday - Friday
Email: sales@studiosystemsinc.com

Variety Magazine

Women in Music
For over 9 years LAWIM has regularly presented live music showcases featuring singers, songwriters and musicians (both members and non-members)
P.O. Box 1817, Burbank, CA 91507-1817
Phone: (213) 243-6440
Email: info@lawim.com