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The Arizona Production Association (APA) is NOT a Film Office. We're a non-profit, membership trade organization of Arizona production professionals. Our mission is to promote, encourage and advance the growth of the film, theatre and television...

Resources

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News & Events

Industry News & EventsActors' Resource ListAirports/Airline ReservationsArizona Film FestivalsArizona Film & Media Coalition (AFMC)Film OfficesFilm Pro Resource List...

Locations

Welcome to Arizona! Most people know there’s only one Grand Canyon, but there is much more here than just canyons and cactus. The sample images here have been submitted anonymously by our members to showcase the variety of locations available for y...

Advertise

APA's website is a comprehensive resource for film, video and television industry professionals and support services in Arizona, and our online production guide is the state's ONLY source of verified listings. The APA Production Guide and this...

Contact

Arizona Production Associationc/o FABRIC, 117 E. 5th St., Ste. 209Tempe, AZ 85281Get Directions >480-345-6464 (480-FILMING) Phone480-941-2557 Fax866-345-6469 Toll-Free...

Become a Member

PLEASE READ THIS NOTE: In addition to evidence of prior work experience, we require proof of ARIZONA RESIDENCY, such as a copy of your current Arizona Driver's license, for all membership levels that include listing in the Arizona Production Gu...

Dashboard

Discounts!We're always looking for more member discounts, so If YOU have a special deal you'd like to offer to other members to help promote your services and/or your business, email: julie@azproduction.com with the details. We'll promote it in our e...

Privacy Policy

Arizona Production Association operates the Arizona Production Association website, which provides the online listings of production services in Arizona.This page is used to inform website visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and...

Terms of Use

Also see our Advertising Terms & ConditionsWeb Site Terms and Conditions of Use1. TermsBy accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you...

Arizona Film Festivals

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Event Updates

This is for Eventites to get updates on what the committee's working on!...

Advertising Terms & Conditions

Advertising Terms & ConditionsPublishers Liability StatementAdvertiser assumes all responsibility for material and copy submitted to be published. It is understood that advertiser will indemnify and hold the Arizona Production Association (Publis...

Actors' Resource List

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Airports/Airline Reservations

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Arizona Film Festivals

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Film Offices

ARIZONA OFFICE OF FILM & DIGITAL MEDIAMatthew Earl Jones, Director118 N. 7th Ave., Ste. 400Phoenix, AZ 85007602-845-1296 / FAX 602-845-1201E-Mail: matthewj@azcommerce.comFLAGSTAFF FILM OFFICERyan Randazzo, Media Relations andMarketing Project Man...

Film Pro Resource List

AEA (Actors Equity Association)www.actorsequity.orgArizona Film & Digital Media Coalitionwww.afdmc.orgArizona Office of Tourismwww.tourism.az.govASU Film & Media Studies Programasuonline.eduHollywood Reporterwww.hollywoodreporter.comIndie Wir...

Political Action Resources

Legislative Contact InfoArizona GovernorDoug DuceyGlendale Elected OfficialsCity of GlendaleArizona State Legislature ContactsArizona State LegislatureMesa Elected OfficialsCity of MesaFind a bill in the legislative processALISPhoenix Elected Officia...

Road Conditions

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Unions/Guilds/Associations

ARIZONA PRODUCTION ASSOCIATIONJulie Lee, Administrative Director6615 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 101Scottsdale, AZ 85250480-FILMING (480-345-6464) / FAX 480-941-2557Toll Free 866-345-6469E-Mail: info@azproduction.comWeb Site: www.azproduction.comN...

2018 LFNO Sponsorship Levels

TITLE SPONSOR — only ONE available — $1,000* Individual or company name, logo & brief text on private slide at event* Individual or company name, logo & text promo in e-news event promos* FULL PAGE ad in the event program AND listed on pr...

2018 LFNO Short Selection Details

“Between the Lines” – Elizabeth GraceAfter matching online, Emily and Cash take their digital attraction to the real world. Their impeccably crafted messages lose their appeal when said aloud offline, especially when they guard the truth....

COVID-19 Small Business Outreach

Business Resources UPDATED APRIL 14SBA Program Cheat SheetUnemployment Insurance Benefits CARES ACTUnemployment Insurance GuideOther useful links with information on business and unemployment assistance:City of PhoenixState of Arizona - Dept. of Econ...

P.A. Resources

Production Assistant's Handbook (free download)https://sites.google.com/site/productionassistanthandbook/Your First PA Gig: Everything You Need to Knowhttps://nofilmschool.com/2016/10/pa-production-assistant-how-to-checklistAnonymous Production Assis...

2015 APA Election Results!

Jeff Becker assumes the responsibilities of Chairing our Ways & Means Committee, which drafts the annual budget for Board approval each year and handles requests for funds of $500 or less. We have new representation for the Old Pueblo, as Paul Stapl...

Call for Nominations

Dear APA Members, It’s election time! It’s time to think about being on the board and contributing to our efforts as we move forward with a new agenda. It’s time to think about helping APA build a meaningful and effective platform for all its...

Annual Membership Meeting January 21st

Join us on Tuesday, January 21, for our Annual Membership Meeting! This year's event will be hosted by KAET-TV in downtown Phoenix. Come out and meet APA's leadership for the coming year and hear what the organization has planned for the months ahe...

Fall FUN Mixer

Dear APA Members & Other Industry Professionals Join us on November 7 for a "Fall FUN Mixer" at Aunt Chilada's. Its' FREE, and a great way to mingle, network and have a good time APA's "Fall FUN Mixer" Join us on Thursday, November 7, from 4:00 t...

Member Renewal Deadline

SAVE THE DATE! As promised, the APA is continuing the tradition of hosting an annual party, and this year will be a preview event where you can get a sneak peek at the new website and electronic Production Guide! Mark your calendars for Thursday...

Nominations for APA Board of Directors

Dear APA Members, It's election time! It's time to think about being on the board and contributing to the direction we take as we move forward with a new agenda. It's time to think about helping APA build an international platform for all its membe...

APA Moves to All-Electronic Presence

The Arizona Production Association is growing and evolving with the times to better serve our members' needs with a new on-line presence to make members more visible and provide information to producers about the Arizona production community. After...

SB-1242 DEAD; No Tax Incentives This Year

Unfortunately, the AFMC and other industry groups have decided to stop efforts to get a new tax incentive program passed in the legislature for the current session. Following is a letter of explanation from Mike Kucharo, current president of the AF...

2013 Arizona Production Guide

Mass mailing of the 2013 issue of the Guide is scheduled to begin on February 21. Since the post office changed regulations for mailings in addition to raising postage at the end of January, we're just waiting on the mailing house to get confirmatio...

SB1242 - Multimedia Production; Tax Incentives

The 2013 version of the Multimedia Production Tax Incentive Bill was introduced in the Senate on January 29. It was assigned to the Commerce, Finance and Rules Committees, and passed through Commerce on February 13 with a minor amendment. The next s...

Annual Meeting Recap

The Annual Membership Meeting was held on Thursday, January 24, at Cox Media in North Phoenix. A big THANK YOU to our host for the use of their facility and a tour following the meeting. Upon arriving, members were able to pick up their copies of t...

2013 APA Board of Directors

APA is pleased to announce the results of last month's elections to our Board of Directors: Re-elected was incumbent Dani Green and newly elected were Beau Beyerle of MediaHouse HD, Mike Kucharo of Kucharo Film, Larry Niemi and Karen Sundt of Sundt...

Senate Bill Would Reinstate Film Office

This year’s legislative session could bring about the return of something we’ve been missing in Arizona for the past few years – a state film office. On Thursday, January 16, the production industry pulled together for a rally at the Capitol w...

APA Updates Categories for 2014

Every year, the Directory Committee reviews the list of available categories for the Arizona Production Guide to determine what revisions are needed. The process began late last Fall for the current revisions, with input sought from members, then re...

RFP for APA Web Site Enhancements

Now that the new website has been up for several months, the APA is moving on to the next phase of enhancements for members and other users. We're looking to improve the advertising opportunities on the site by reprogramming the ad spaces to allow f...

Tickets on Sale for APA's "Summer Splash Bash"!

Join APA on Saturday, July 26, starting at 11:00 a.m. for “APA Summer Splash Bash,” a fun-filled family event at Golfland-Sunsplash in Mesa! This event is open to ALL industry professionals and their family members and friends. Sunsplash has nu...

Help the AFMC Get A Challenge Donation

What makes this even more exciting is that the AFMC board voted to extend this opportunity to anyone seeking general membership in AFMC through their joining fee. That means that if you join by July 31, 2014, 100% of the amount you pay will be match...

Ladies "Film" Night Out - NOVEMBER 12

The APA is hosting a special event next month Celebrating our Women in Film! Please join us for Ladies "Film" Night Out at the the Film Bar on Wednesday, November 12, starting at 6:30 pm. We'll start with some mingling and appetizers, followed...

Films Selected for Ladies "Film" Night Out!

Pieces currently slated for screening (subject to change) include: "The Objective" (a.k.a. "Wishful Thinking") - was created by the Phoenix Independent Filmmakers Group (PIFMG) for The Phoenix 48 Hour Film Project. Teams had to write, shoot and ed...

Good Faith Casting Halloween VIP After Party

Good Faith Casting is hosting a Halloween party on Wednesday, October 29, from 8:00 to 11:00 pm at Loco Patron in Old Town Scottsdale. Come join the fun and festivities with free food, drink specials, prizes, contests and great networking. This is a...

Save the Date! FEB. 17 is APA's Annual Membership Meeting

APA kicks off every New Year with a chance for all of our members to come out and meet APA's leadership for the coming year and hear what the organization has planned for the months ahead. The evening begins with a casual dinner provided by APA, fol...

Members Only - VOTE NOW for APA's Board

The December issue of our printed newsletter, On the Arizona Set, was mailed out on December 1 to all current APA members. Inside, you'll find candidate info and the ballot for this year's election to the Board of Directors. If you're a member, ple...

RSVP NOW for APA's Annual Meeting!

We're excited to announce that 2015's annual meeting will be hosted by MERESTONE at their fabulous facility in Tempe! The date is set for Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Merestone's studio facility is located at 2625 S. Wilson Street, Suites 100 - 104, T...

March Meet-Up - Let's Talk Taxes!

Join APA on Tuesday, March 24, for tips for freelancers and small business owners on keeping good records for income taxes by Ron Ball, CPA. Ron has been in public accounting since graduating from ASU in 1974 and has been a CPA since 1977. He work...

Industry Night at the Phoenix Film Festival

The Phoenix Film Festival runs from March 26 through April 2 at Harkins Scottsdale 101. If you're an APA member, check your newsletter to see how you can get a discount on Festival passes!...

April 29 Meet Up Looks at Workers Compensation

April’s Meet Up has another hot topic for production pros: Workers Compensation. Join us on Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm for a brief presentation by Tod Dennis of CopperPoint Mutual followed by a great networking opportunity. We’l...

APA Lighting Workshop - Saturday, April 25!

We’re excited to announce that our April workshop will focus on LIGHTING. This is a GREAT way to fine tune your existing skills and/or learn NEW ones from seasoned professionals Rick Pease and Eric Koski. This will be a three-hour seminar from 9:0...

Calling All Categories

Attention APA Members! It's that time again - Time to review the CATEGORY LIST for the online production guide and make any adjustments needed before the first wave of membership renewals starts in June. If you're a current member and you'd like to...

Call for Entries - Shorts Needed for "Ladies 'Film' Night Out"

We're very excited to announce that this fall we'll be hosting our 2nd Annual event celebrating the work of female filmmakers - our "Ladies 'Film' Night Out"! The first event last November SOLD OUT and a fabulous time was had by all, so we're get...

APA Camera Workshop - Saturday, May 9

Next in our series of monthly workshops we will focus on DIGITAL CAMERAS. This is a GREAT way to fine tune your existing skills and/or learn NEW ones from seasoned professionals Earl Sisson and Leo Reyes. This will be a four-hour seminar from 9:00 a...

May Meet Up Features Health Insurance Info

Let APA Lend You a Hand! Learn about new Health and Wellness Insurance available now by attending our May Meet Up on Wednesday, May 20, at 5:30 pm. Make some friends and network with other members! We'll be talking about the latest Health-relate...

APA "ON THE SET" Workshop - Saturday, June 13

Join the APA for our "ON THE SET" Workshop - Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Third in our series of monthly workshops, this is A MUST for Actors, New Crew Members, Small Independent Filmmakers & Agency types who want to show up with conf...

Free Meet Up Covers Unions on June 24

Let's Talk Unions! Learn from local Representatives about IATSE 336 (International Alliance of Theatre Stage Employees), Hal Gibson of Teamsters Local 104 and Dennis Ranke, DGA (Directors Guild of America.) Questions/Info We Hope to Cover: * What...

August Meet Up Focuses on Social Media

Our next FREE industry Meet Up is scheduled for next Wednesday, August 26, at Little Cleo's Seaford Legend. Join us for a Champagne Toast and seafood appetizers. We are celebrating APA's 1000th LIKE on Facebook! Let's honor two APA followers who hi...

"Ladies 'Film' Night Out" - Submit Your Shorts Now!

A Filmmakers Journey: From SCC Student to Series DP on "Chicago Fire"

We'll start with a fabulous lunch provided by our host MP&E Equipment Rental. Arizona's largest camera house, MP&E also carries a full line of grip and electric: Grip trucks; Honda and Litepower Movie quiet generators; HMI's, Mole, ARRI, Kino Flo, L...

Help Bring Back the Arizona State Film Office!

To all Friends of Film & Media in Arizona … HELP! We need your help bringing back the Arizona State Film Office. In the next few days we need to send HUNDREDS of letters to Governor Ducey asking him to bring back the Arizona Film Office. Will yo...

“Halloween Meets Dia de Los Muertos” - A SFX Make-up Workshop

Here's your chance to WIN that Halloween Contest and be the hit of the evening! Join the APA for our “Halloween meets Dia de Los Muertos” SFX Make-up Workshop on Saturday, October 10 starting at 8:45 a.m. This workshop is a MUST for everyone...

APA Seeking Members to Run for Board of Directors

Each year, 1/3 of the volunteers who serve on APA's Board of Directors end their terms to make way for NEW folks to lend their guidance and ideas to moving the organization forward! APA is now seeking candidates to run in this year's election, which...

Make A Difference With APA On October 24

This year, APA will "Make a Difference" at the Phoenix Zoo! Howl-O-Ween 2015 / Boo at the Zoo will take place on Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Enjoy everything Boo at the Zoo offered, just in the evening. And t...

Tickets Now On Sale for 2nd Annual Ladies Film Night Out!

We're excited to present our 2nd Annual "Ladies 'Film' Night Out," an evening of short films celebrating the work of female filmmakers in Arizona. Join us for an evening of networking, shorts screenings and Q&A with some of the filmmakers. Appet...

Selections Announced for Ladies Film Night Out

“Deflated,” by Judith Eisenberg “Our Last Summer,” by Christina Sbraccia “We Probably Still Do,” by Bethany Brown “What Actually Happens,” by Sandy Kim “Salvaged,” by Ali Bastek “This is Who I Am,” by Anna Harrison Griessel...

"Don't Drone Alone" - November 14 Drone Workshop

This workshop is a MUST for Producers, DPs, Camera Operators, current & future Drone Owners, Real Estate Agents and anyone who wants the inside scoop on this amazing technology! Speakers will include: APA Member Josh Lambeth, Owner/pilot at Birds...

YOU Can Co-Sponsor Ladies Film Night Out!

APA is looking for one or two film fans or businesses to be co-sponsors of this great event. For only $250, you'll get your logo on the screen before and after the shorts, recognition in our event program and on our Facebook page, and a promo piec...

Synopses for Shorts Selected for Ladies Film Night Out

“Deflated” by Judith Eisenberg - Deflated” is a quirky, character-driven comedy about a middle-aged woman's well-intentioned but misguided journey through the heartbreak of her husband's erectile dysfunction. The film is a slice of life explor...

10 MINUTES is Audience Favorite

In "10 Minutes" by Arlene Newman, a lawyer tries to get a confession out of an incarcerated serial killer before the inmate is executed. Please join us in congratulating Arlene and all of the individuals who worked on this film: Catherine R. Hardin...

Deadline Extended for Advertising Sales Manager

The APA is looking for an Ad Sales Manager for the Azproduction.com website. The Ad Sales Manager will work as an independent contractor to provide advertising sales and support services for all website banner advertising for www.azproduction.co...

FAM Night for Film Folk on December 9

It’s election time for APA, and inside the December 2015 issue of our printed newsletter, On the Arizona Set, (which is being mailed out today, December 1), members will find biographical info and a ballot with the list of candidates running for...

APA Annual Membership Meeting - January 20

Come out and meet APA’s leadership for 2016 and hear what the organization has planned for the months ahead. The evening begins with a casual dinner provided by APA, followed by the formal meeting and a question and answer period. When the meeting...

APA Election Results

New board members elected for three-year terms starting this year were Dennis Ranke, Michael Kucharo, Jason Isaak, Steve Brain and Donald T. Woodard. This year's officers are Michael Ohrling, President; Donald T. Woodard, President-Elect; Jeff Beck...

February Meet Up to Discuss Film Office Efforts

The Association is proud to announce the following speakers for this event: SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER- Senator Carlyle Begay; Legislative District 7 -Arizona State Senate. Discussing the Senators' view. FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS: - Andy Rodriguez-McCra...

Annual Membership Survey is Now Online!

Miss the Annual Meeting? We'd still love your input for our ANNUAL SURVEY. It's ONLINE now and only takes a few minutes to complete. Please provide your feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYHVBRF Your responses are confidential and will he...

Category Review for Arizona Production Guide

It's time for the Directory Committee to complete its annual review of all of the category options members have to put their listings into in the online Arizona Production Guide (a.k.a. the "Directory). WANT A NEW CATEGORY ADDED? Here's your ch...

"Speed Jobbing" - A Job Fair for APA Members

That's right - the APA is going to hook you up with potential employers! Here's how it works: 20 or more of the Valley's top media production employers will be on site, including Production Companies, Producers, Production Managers, and Rental Hous...

April Workshop - Making Your Projects Happen

The Arizona Production Association Presents MAKING YOUR PROJECTS HAPPEN: Successful Film/TV Producing & Financing; A Professional Workshop on Creative Entrepreneurship by Former ICM Agent & Award-Winning Filmmaker & Author Jim Jermanok APA MEMBER D...

Free Meet Up On May 18

SAVE THE DATE! for APA's May "Meet Up" Event, next Wednesday, May 18, at 5:30 pm at Philly's Sports Grill, 1042 S. Priest Drive in Tempe. TOPIC: HEALTH INSURANCE for individuals and families. This is a great opportunity to get some valuable info and...

Social Media Meet Up on June 15

Mark your calendars now so you won't miss our June Meet Up on Wednesday, the 15th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. We'll have experts on hand to give you tips on how you can use Social Media sites more effectively to promote yourself, your services and your bus...

Call for Entries - 3rd Annual Ladies Film Night Out

The event will be held this fall. An exact date and location have not yet been set. If you or someone you know has a SHORT film or two in the can, or will by the end of summer, please submit the work for consideration. You can submit as many dif...

Sponsorship Opportunities for Ladies Film Night Out

The APA is excited to present these opportunities for individuals and business owners to promote themselves and their companies while also showing their support of female filmmakers and independent films in Arizona! In-Kind Sponsorships are also w...

SNEAKY BIG Grand Opening

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, City of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio participated in the official ribbon cutting with Parsons. The VIP guest list was rounded out with several local governm...

FREE Meet Up On Thursday, September 15

THURSDAY, September 15, 6-7:30 PM - FREE Meet Up at Kelly's at SouthBridge! The date for APA's FREE September Industry Meet Up is Thursday, September 15. Insurance professionals Rachel and Taylor Davidson of Neil Benton Arts & Entertainment Insuran...

Social Media Workshop Saturday, Sept. 24, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

"Beyond Facebook - Using the Internet to Promote Yourself"- Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join APA on September 24 for an educational workshop to learn how to use the Internet to promote your services professionally, not just post...

Ladies Film Night Out Set for Friday, November 18

Judging is underway for the 3rd annual event celebrating female filmmakers in Arizona, so now it's time to focus on the night itself! APA is VERY excited to announce that this year's popular film event will be held on Friday, November 18, at the...

FREE Meet Up On October 25

Tired of laying around? Looking for work? Join us at the next APA MEET UP for an exciting NETWORKING opportunity! You've asked for an event where you could meet more people in an environment that is great for relaxed conversation and here it is! ...

Calling All Candidates!

The Board of Directors for the Arizona Production Association is made up of your peers in our industry. These are your friends and business associates who are giving their time to promote our people, our state, and our work. Each year we elect 1...

Tickets Now On Sale for Ladies FILM Night Out!

Join us for the 3rd annual celebration of female filmmakers in Arizona! If you make films, want to make films, want to network with creative people, or just love watching cinematic works of art by indie filmmakers, this event is for you! The ev...

Shorts Selected for Ladies 'Film' Night Out!

We're excited to announce that we had a total of 40 submissions this year for the 3rd annual celebration of Arizona female filmmakers! The following submissions were selected to be screened at the event on Friday, November 18. In the days to come,...

Office of Film and Media Established for Arizona

Congratulations! As many of you know, we have a new State Film Office with a new Director, Mathew Earl Jones. Officially named "Studio 48," The Office of Film and Media has been established by the Arizona Commerce Authority, the state's leading ec...

Meet the Candidates & Vote on December 16

It’s election time for APA, and Members will find info and a ballot with the list of candidates running for election to APA’s Board of Directors in the December issue of their printed newsletter. Members can turn in their completed ballots IN PE...

Annual Membership Meeting Set for January 20

Join us on Friday, January 20, for our Annual Membership Meeting! This year’s event will be hosted by Sun Studios of Arizona in Tempe. Come out and meet APA’s leadership for 2017 and hear what the organization has planned for the months ahead....

Production Assistant Workshop on Feb. 11

Ready to start working on set? Want to learn the secrets that will put you ahead of the pack? Already doing PA work but need to know how to step up to the next level? Join Instructor Matthew Earl Jones, Director of the Arizona Office of Film & Dig...

March Meet Up: Lighting Tips & Beer Sips

APA's March Networking Meet Up will take place on Wednesday, March 22, at North Mountain Brewing at 522 E. Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Our special guest speaker for the Meet Up will be veteran Hollywood set lighting pro, Warren M...

Lighting Basics Workshop on April 29

Join us for the second beginning production workshop of 2017 – “Lighting Basics” – with instructor Warren Moore. Warren began his film career in the early 1980s, working in the set lighting department on commercials and music videos, then mo...

Lighting: Beyond the Basics Workshop Added for April 29

Join APA and award-winning Director of Photography Alex Mitchell for an advanced lighting workshop following the Lighting Basics Workshop on Saturday, April 29. "Lighting: Beyond the Basics" will run from 2-5 pm at Reel Men Studios. Known for his e...

FREE Meet Up on May 31

Get a "Taste" of Post Production at Our May Meet Up Join APA for our next FREE Meet Up at Foosia Asia Fresh on Wednesday, May 31. Our guest speaker will be colorist Nichole Kizer, who'll give us a preview of what attendees will learn about at our P...

Post Pointers - A Post Production Workshop

When does the word "post" NOT refer to something on social media? When you're in the entertainment business! We've all heard the expression "we'll fix it in post." But how much and what CAN really be done to a piece of media AFTER shooting's complet...

Imagine That! An Improv(ised) Mixer!

Join APA at the Hotel Valley Ho for our FREE August Meet Up! Enjoy Happy Hour prices at the bar and live entertainment from "The Improvisors," a local Improv troupe that performs regularly in Scottsdale at The Comedy Spot. The 5-member troupe will...

Call for Entries - 4th Annual Ladies Film Night Out

APA is excited to announce the return of our annual event celebrating female filmmakers in Arizona! This year's event will be held on Friday, November 17. If you or someone you know has a SHORT film or two in the can, or will by the end of Augus...

2017 Sponsorships Still Open for Ladies "Film" Night Out!

The APA is excited to present these opportunities for individuals and business owners to promote themselves and their companies while also showing their support for female filmmakers and independent films in Arizona. This year we have four sponsor...

Tickets Now Available for APA Gear Expo!

Producers, cinematographers, sound engineers, gaffers and grips - THIS IS FOR YOU! Independent movie makers, writers, directors and story tellers looking for production gear to create your masterpiece - check this out! “GEAR UP” and join APA f...

Calling All Candidates! Nominations Open for APA Board Elections

Tickets Now on Sale for APA Gear Expo!

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2017 Ladies Film Night Out Tickets On Sale Now!

Join local film and media professionals and film aficionados at the 4th annual event celebrating female filmmakers in Arizona, “Ladies ‘Film’ Night Out”! This year's popular film event will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Scot...

"Ladies 'Film' Night Out" Shorts Selected

Shorts were submitted from around the state for this year's event that celebrates female filmmakers in Arizona. The submissions were then viewed and scored by a judging panel comprised of women film pros in Arizona. The main criteria for the submiss...

Annual Meeting January 24 - RSVP Now!

Join us on Wednesday, January 24, for our Annual Membership Meeting! Our host this year is Sneaky Big Studios in Scottsdale.Come and meet APA's leadership for 2018 and hear what they have planned. We'll start with a casual dinner provided by APA, fol...

Ladies Mix & Mingle on March 14

Ladies! Want to make some new connections with female film, media and broadcast pros? Build on existing relationships with gal pals you work with on set? Take some time to de-stress and kick back with friends? Do all three at “Ladies Mix & Ming...

Call for Entries - 5th Annual Ladies FILM Night Out

APA is excited to announce the return of our annual event celebrating female filmmakers! If you or someone you know has a SHORT film or two in the can, or will by the end of August, please submit it for consideration. You may submit as many entr...

The Future of Film in Arizona - Valley Version on September 13

The Future of Film in Arizona - Valley Version! The Arizona Production Association is proud to sponsor the second installment in this panel discussion series of the future of filming in our great state on Thursday, September 13th at 7:00 PM!From skil...

Calling All Candidates - Nominations Open for APA Board Elections

Sponsorships Available for "5th Annual Ladies 'Film' Night Out"

Tickets On Sale & Shorts Selected for "Ladies 'Film' Night Out"

Join local film and media professionals and film aficionados at the 5th annual event celebrating female filmmakers in Arizona, “Ladies ‘Film’ Night Out”! This year's popular film event will be held on Friday, November 16, at the Scottsdale Ce...

It's A Wrap on LFNO 2018

What a fun night! APA’s annual event celebrating female filmmakers in Arizona was held on Friday, November 16, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Guests comprised of filmmakers, producers, crew, talent and film supporters were...

"Meet the Candidates" & Vote on December 11

It’s election time for APA, and inside the December PRINT issue of our newsletter, On the Arizona Set, APA members will find info and a ballot with the list of candidates running for APA’s Board of Directors. Please review the candidates’ info,...

Join Us January 24 for Our Annual Meeting

APA Annual Membership Meeting - Open to Everyone!Join us on Thursday, January 24, at Merestone Productions' Tempe Warehouse for our Annual Meeting. Open to non-members as well as members, this is a great opportunity to network with fellow profes...

APA Election Results and 2019 Appointments

Thanks to all of the APA Members who voted in our recent board elections, and to all of the candidates who ran for office. Members elected incumbents Greg Hewett and Michael Kucharo, along with new board members Bella Hibbs and Jessica Wenger. A...

Website Banner Ad Sale!

We're having a SALE on banner advertising on this website until MARCH 31, 2019! Discounts are available for current, former and new advertisers with the purchase of any size banner ad in any available location with a minimum 3-month run period....

Spring Fling Social Mixer March 27!

APA Spring Fling Social Mixer on March 27! Join us from 4 - 7 PM on Wednesday, March 27, at the Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill Tempe at the Tempe Marketplace as we take a break from Arizona's Spring production season! Come check out the...

2019 Phoenix Film Festival

There are a LOT of great events at the Phoenix Film Festival, running now through April 14! There are, of course, film screenings happening all day every day, but there are other great events as well! Here are A FEW highlights for opening weekend:&nb...

Toast to Summer Mixer

Join APA members, fellow industry pros and friends at our summer mixer! We’re providing light appetizers, and all attendees will receive one free raffle ticket for a chance to win two Harkins Movie Passes. We’ll also have a fun "Get to Know...

Mix & Mingle with APA

Mix & Mingle with APA - Wednesday, July 24, 5-8 pm! Stuck in town this month? Bored and tired of the heat? Join us for a COOL evening of Happy Hour drink specials, FREE appetizers, a FREE raffle ticket, live music, and networking and sociali...

Directing "Dues" & Don'ts with Randy Murray & Cary Truelick

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - FIRST STUDIOJoin APA and two of the most widely known, successful directors in Arizona as they talk about their careers, their projects, their directing styles and how they grew from beginning filmmaker...

7th Annual Jerome Film Festival

Now known as one of the most original and adventurous film festivals on Earth and listed in MovieMaker Magazine among the Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World, the 7th Annual Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival returns Sept. 26 - 29, 2019.Gu...

Calling All Candidates!

Nominations Open for APA Board - The leadership of the Arizona Production Association is comprised of APA Member Volunteers - your peers in our industry. Some of these individuals serve on or chair one of our regular committees, and some sit on...

"Meet the Candidates" Mixer!

Join APA on Thursday, December 5, from 6-8 pm at Angel's Trumpet Arcadia, 2339 N. 44th Street in Phoenix, for our annual "Meet the Candidates" Mixer! You'll have a chance to meet all of the candidates running in this year's election to APA's Boa...

Annual Membership Meeting is Jan. 28!

Join us as we "tip our hats" to our members at this year's Annual Membership Meeting! Come and meet APA's leadership for 2020 and hear what they have planned for the coming year, as well as get updates from film office representatives and leaders of...

Parking Map for Sneaky Big

Here's information on parking for our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28! We'll be in the LOFT at Sneaky Big, which is on the 2nd floor. The parking garage is under the building. It has two levels, and the entrance is on the SOUTH side of the buildin...

YOU Can Help Bring Film Incentives Back to Arizona By Doing TWO Easy Things

YOU Can Help Bring Film Incentives Back to Arizona - by Randy Murray, AFMC Legislative Committee. After years of research, town hall meetings and consultations with political leaders, the AFMC developed a multi-year grass-root legislative...

We Love Our Members Mixer

Come and share the love as we celebrate our Members and our community of production professionals! This is an informal mix and mingle, so grab some friends and head over to Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix for some great socializing, networking and...

To the APA, with Love

Hey there members and friends of the APA,We wanted to drop you a quick note on behalf of the board and leadership of your Arizona Production Association. You may have noticed that in anticipation of us all needing (or being required) to keep our dist...

Limited Time Renewal Offer

TWO EXTRA MONTHS of APA Membership! As a non-profit membership organization, the APA is supported solely by member dues and website banner advertising revenue. We have limited reserves, since we strive to use as much of our revenue as poss...

Back on Set, the New Reality

Join APA on Tuesday, June 23, at 4:00 PM as we present a Virtual Panel Chat to discuss the changes you MAY (key word, here) see on sets due to COVID-19. Topics include what's actually being done vs. the guidelines proposed by industry leaders and gov...

Back on Set, the New Reality - Part 2

Join APA on TUESDAY, JULY 28, at 4:00 PM as we present our second Virtual Panel Chat to discuss the changes you MAY (key word, here) see on and off sets related specifically to our industry due to COVID-19.This time we'll have up-to-date information...

Back on Set, the New Reality - Part 3

Join APA on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 at 4:00 p.m. Arizona time as we present our THIRD and Final Virtual Panel Chat to discuss the changes you MAY (key word, here) see on sets due to COVID-19. The focus on this chat will be on changes for equipment house...

Calling All 2020 Candidates!

"Post" it Like the Pros!

SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 10:00 a.m. - Noon via ZOOM - If the word "post" doesn't always refer to social media in your world, chances are you're in production. Which means you've either said or heard "fix it in post!" But what REALLY happens after prod...

2020 Phoenix Film Festival

2020 Phoenix Film Festival, Nov. 12-22, Harkins Scottsdale 101 - The Phoenix Film Festival has announced dates for their 20th Annual festival. The festival will run from Thursday, November 12 – Sunday, November 22 at Harkins Scottsdale 10...

APA Member Shorts Screening at PFF!

APA Member Shorts to Screen at 2020 Phoenix Film Festival - #APAONSET! - Congratulations to APA Members Kieran Thompson & Quantum Leap Productions and Josh Kasselman and Stephanie Lucas of Limitrophe Fil...

Meet the Candidates Dec. 10!

It’s election time for APA, and ballots are in the mail! Inside the December issue of our printed newsletter, On the Arizona Set, members will find info and a ballot with the list of candidates running for APA’s Board of Directors. If you’d lik...

Annual Membership Meeting Feb. 9!

APA's annual event is the first opportunity of the new year for all of Arizona's production community to get together, hear from our state and local film offices, and meet the APA's 2021 board and committee leaders who will carry us through the curre...

NEW: APA Member Spotlight

APA wants YOU in the spotlight! We’re starting a feature to promote our members called “Member Spotlight.” Once a week we’d like to put a different member in the spotlight by giving them a post on our social media, our website and our e-news!...

"March Mingle," Our First Virtual Mixer on Friday, 3/19!

We're hosting our very first Virtual Mixer! Want to talk gear, computers, apps and more with fellow techies? Maybe you've learned some valuable COVID lessons or have health tips you'd like to share? We’ll have breakout rooms for these topics and mo...

SPOTLIGHT ON - Whit Johnson of HighGround Images

Q: Primary production role/s? A: Drone Operator Q: What is your professional background (major job positions you've held and where)? A: 30-year retired Air Traffic Controller, CBS Affiliate stringer in Northern Michigan shooting 16mm (at 15 year...

What's Next? Get on an Arizona Set!

We're holding a free virtual event for anyone looking to get their foot in the door of the Arizona production community. Students, recent graduates, or anyone curious about how to get a start in the industry are welcome to attend! The event will...

Discounts on Rapid COVID-19 Testing

MedStar Now Provides COVID Rapid Testing - MedStar Solutions is proud to inform the production community that we are now able to perform COVID Rapid Testing. This COVID-19 Antigen test is a less invasive nose swab that is given at your location...

SPOTLIGHT ON - Saunders Staley of Flying Robot

* Primary production role/s: Aerial and Ground Cinematographer/Photographer; Part 107 Remote Pilot; Camera Operator; Director of Photography * What is your professional background (major job positions you've held and where)? Graduated fro...

7 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong in the Film Industry

By Judy Moore - The film industry needs to put more emphasis on mental health. Everyone who works in the industry knows that it’s a high-stress business with erratic work schedules and unemployment periods that can last for months.T...

SPOTLIGHT ON: Carlos DaSilva Chavez

* Primary production role/s: Bilingual Producer, Director. * How and why did you start working in production? I always knew I wanted to be in some sort of motion arts, at age 19, in 2002 I got my big break working as an associate agency pro...

SPOTLIGHT ON: Philip C. Sedgwick

* Primary production role/s: Screenwriter, work-for-hire writer, script coach and script doctor. * What is your professional background (major job positions you've held and where)? I've been writing screenplays for decades. Over the y...

"Shooting Outside the Box"

APA is excited to present our next webinar - "Shooting Outside the Box: Extraordinary Solutions for Amazing Shots" on THURSDAY, JULY 22, starting at 5:00 pm. Three APA members will share stories from their shoot repertoires of projects that were...

New Recording Added to Video Library: "Shooting Outside the Box..."

APA was excited to present the webinar - "Shooting Outside the Box: Extraordinary Solutions for Amazing Shots" on THURSDAY, JULY 22, at 5:00 pm. We were very fortunate to have DP Dustin Farrell of Dustin Farrell Visual Concepts, LLC; DP Josh Lam...

SPOTLIGHT ON: Dominica De Leon

* Primary production role/s: I would like to start as a production assistant and work my way into an area that would fit me. As of right now I have no experience, However I am in college and will be graduating next spring with my associate degree. I...

SPOTLIGHT ON: Jason Longo

* Primary production role/s: Production Designer / Art Director / Set Decorator / Art Department * What is your professional background (major job positions you've held and where)? Interior Design and Creative Consultant - My Own Business...

We Need YOU to run for our 2022 Board!

Calling All Candidates! We're now accepting nominations for candidates to run in this year's election to our Board of Directors. You can nominate yourself, too! Time's running out, though. Please get names to us by October 31. Did you know...

"Doing Business in the Business in AZ"

Join us for a series of new webinars focusing on best business practices for working in the production business in our state. Part One: “Becoming an Independent Contractor and Why It's Essential to Your Success," will be held on Saturday, November...

Meet Our Board Candidates!

APA Members are invited to mix and mingle with fellow industry professionals in an informal, social setting; talk with some of our existing Board Members and APA leadership and meet and get to know some of the candidates running in this year's electi...

2022 Annual Membership Meeting

APA's largest annual event gives Arizona’s entire production community the opportunity to get together! You’ll hear from film offices and other industry groups and meet the APA’s board and committee leaders who will guide us through the c...

New Monthly Mixer!

New for 2022, APA is starting a regular Happy Hour for our members and prospective members to mix and mingle! Join us on the last Wednesday of every month, starting MARCH 30, at the Hop Box in The Pemberton Phoenix from 6-8 pm (you can use this...

SPOTLIGHT ON: Brianna Frisbey

* Primary production role/s: Assistant Director & Production Assistant* What is your professional background (major job positions you've held and where)? I have worked extensively in the film industry in California, Arizona & New Mexico as an...

SPOTLIGHT ON: Epic Medical Labs

* Primary production role/s: Covid Testing and Risk Mitigation * What is your professional background (major job positions you've held and where)? Epic Medical Labs (CLIA 05D228814) provides gold standard COVID PCR & Rapid testing, Comp...

SPOTLIGHT ON: 435 Collective

In downtown Phoenix, 435 Collective offers the Arizona community a creative space for photography, videography, production and events - It's an inclusive and collaborative studio for all artists! With over 6000 square feet of indoor and outdoor...

SPOTLIGHT ON: Kristina Baskett

Primary production role/s: Stunt performer What is your professional background (major job positions you've held and where)? NCAA Champion in gymnastics, Cirque Du Soleil acrobat, 12 years as a stunt performer. How and why did yo...

"Finances for Freelancers"

Specifically geared for those who work in film, television, theatre, live events and other media-related fields, this webinar also has tips for anyone who works as an independent contractor. Featuring Elin Guenther, PA and Owner of EMC3 Business Serv...

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