The CDC is Christchurch's economic development and employment agency which promotes economic growth within the region. They have a broad range of services to offer Canterbury businesses that are free, commercially neutral and confidential.
Film South is a member of the AFCI and is the regional film commission providing crew, location, permit and business advice to assist filming in New Zealand's South Island regions of Canterbury and the West Coast.
The New Zealand Broadcasting School (NZBS) is the premier national provider of advanced applied training in television, film, digital media and radio performance & production in New Zealand.
The Screen Production and Development Association of New Zealand (SPADA) represents the interests of producers and production companies on all issues that affect the business and creative aspects of independent screen production in New Zealand.
The "Techos Guild" is a forum for film and video technicians and allied crafts people. Its concerns include professional industry standards, welfare and safety issues.
The NZ Screen Council is an independent industry organisation charged with the responsibility of facilitating the growth of the New Zealand screen production sector. Its primary objective is to mobilise industry support for, and take ownership of, the growth targets identified by the Screen Production Taskforce
A professional non-profit association for writers in the fields of film, television, radio, theatre, video and multi-media. The national office is located in Auckland. It is a member of the International Affiliation of Writers Guilds (IAWG).
The Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand (SDG) works to advance the industrial and artistic interests of directors working in film and television. The SDG has two branches, in Auckland and Wellington.
Script to Screen is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to the development of a screenwriting culture in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Its programme of talks, workshops, and other events provides opportunities for both established and emerging screenwriters to meet up, share knowledege, and develop their craft.
Women in Film and Television (WIFT) is a professional organisation of women who work in the film and television industry. It has branches in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and is part of a network of over 35 chapters worldwide.