Here's a list of film sites, groups and resources that every Member should know about:

Women in Film and Television International - Our parent organization! Women In Film & Television International (WIFTI) is a global network comprised of some 40 Women In Film chapters worldwide and over 10,000 members dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, video, and other screen-based media.

BAVC - The Bay Area Video Coilition (BAVC) is the largest and most advanced independent media arts center in the country. We believe that media and new technologies should be a resource for everyone. Whether you want to learn Photoshop, edit your documentary for PBS, restore old videotapes, or have a really basic question answered, give us a call; we can help. We've been doing it for over 25 years.

DV.com - The online home of the DV Expo and DV Magazine.

The Foundation Center is the nation's leading authority on philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public. If you're looking for money for your project, this is the place to start.

Carole Dean created the Roy W. Dean Grant Foundation in honor of her late father. To date Carole's grant and mentorship programs have provided filmmakers with millions of dollars in goods and services.

The Fund for Women Artists is founded on the belief that women artists have the power to change the way women are perceived in our society. We want to make sure that artists have full access to the financial and other resources they need to do this crucial work.

Frameline - An organization who's mission is to support, develop, and promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer visibility through media arts.

GenArts - Gen Art is the leading arts and entertainment organization dedicated to showcasing emerging fashion designers, filmmakers, musicians and visual artists. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and Chicago Gen Art produces over 100 events annually ranging from a week-long film festival to massive star-studded fashion shows, DJ competitions, art exhibitions, multi-media events and much, much more.

Hollywood North - Acting & Modeling - Hollywood North helps actors, models, photographers, casting directors and talent agents communicate more efficiently with each other. Actors and models have the ability to create personal portfolios which include photographs for the talent industry to access. Hollywood North offers a variety of benefits to its community and refreshing content that keeps pace with the entertainment industry.

IndieGoGo - IndieGoGo is an online social marketplace connecting filmmakers and fans to make independent film happen. The platform provides filmmakers the tools for project funding, recruiting, and promotion, while enabling the audience to discover and connect directly with filmmakers and the causes they support. Founded on the principles of opportunity, transparency, choice, and action, IndieGoGo launched in 2008 to address the fundraising challenges and market inefficiencies affecting independent filmmaking today.

ITVS - The Independent Television Service (ITVS) brings to local, national and international audiences high-quality, content-rich programs created by a diverse body of independent producers. ITVS programs take creative risks, explore complex issues, and express points of view seldom seen on commercial or public television. ITVS programming reflects voices and visions of underrepresented communities and addresses the needs of underserved audiences, particularly minorities and children.

MadCat International Women's Film Festival - MadCat was founded to give a voice to the vast range of experimental and independent films directed by women.

Oakland Film Office - The Oakland Film Office promotes filmmaking in the City of Oakland to advance economic development and civic pride and to increase regional, national and international awareness of Oakland as a vibrant, beautiful and culturally diverse city.

Propville - Propville.com is a searchable database for production sources in the San Francisco Bay area. In addition to props and costumes, Propville.com serves Film, Photography, Prop and Wardrobe Stylists, Prop-masters, Special Event Planners, Production Companies, Visual Merchandisers, Theater and Real-estate Stagers. Our Directory of Production goods and services is updated quarterly, fast-loading and accurate. Propville.com embraces and supports a green philosophy.

Medium Rare - Medium Rare focuses on featuring the achievements of women and people of color in film and television. With both written reviews and on-air programming featuring interviews with the highest caliber of talent, Medium Rare affords a rare look into the world of cinema, a look not afforded by other film sites and review shows.

Res.com - The online home of the all digital RESFEST and RES Magazine.

San Francisco Cinematheque - Since its foundation in 1961, SF Cinematheque has become one of the most knowledgeable and respected showcases of experimental film and video in the world. Our intention is to make these works a part of the larger cultural landscape. To further the understanding of the disciplines of film and video art, we also offer lectures and public forums, retrospectives, panel discussions, archival services, a publications library, and information services for visiting curators and critics.

SF Cutters - The world's first Final Cut Pro users group, started right here in SF.

San Francisco School of Digital Film - The most innovative film school in the Bay Area bridges the gap between traditional education and professional moviemaking. Utilizing state-of-the-art high def equipment and a professional sound stage, students make lots of movies, work on HD feature films, and launch their careers. Tel 415.522.1200 or visit our website: http://www.sfdigifilm.com

San Francisco Film Commission - The San Francisco Film Commission is made up of eleven Commissioners including a Commission President and Vice President. The Commissioners are appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. An Executive Director is appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Commission. Commission meetings are held on the fourth Monday of every month (excluding August) at 2:00 pm in City Hall, Room 416 and are open to the public.

San Francisco Film Society - The San Francisco Film Society embraces the art, technology and innovation of the world's most imaginative storytellers who use the moving image to celebrate humanity while educating, entertaining and enriching the audiences of the world.

San Francisco Women's Film Festival is a community for advancement, celebration and representation of women filmmakers. Additional activities scheduled for the event are lectures, panel discussions, and educational programs led by filmmakers, professors, and other notable figures in the world of film.

2-pop - The oldest and largest FCP and DV community/resource site on the web.

Women's Independent Cinema - Women's Independent Cinema is an exciting new enterprise that distributes quality independent films created by genius women filmmakers from around the world. Talented filmmakers now have a partner with Women's Independent Cinema , a media venture that proudly promotes films to entertain and inspire us all. Women's Independent Cinema select films seldom viewed outside of film festivals and delivers them to your home.

Women Make Movies - National non-profit feminist media arts organization whose multicultural programs provide resources for both users and producers of media by women.