2026 Sponsors

Since its founding in 1936, the Directors Guild of America has fought for the economic and creative rights of its members; protected their ability to financially benefit from the reuse of their work; established strong and durable pension and health plans; and established jurisdiction in new technologies and distribution platforms. Today we represent more than 19,500 Directors and members of the directorial team working in film, television, commercials, news, sports and documentary.

SAGindie promotes the working relationship between professional actors and passionate independent filmmakers. Since its formation in 1997, SAGindie has been traveling to film festivals, trade shows, and conventions spreading the word: Just because your film isn’t produced by a studio doesn’t mean you can’t use professional talent. As a free resource, SAGindie offers filmmakers clarity and kinship by guiding them through the SAG-AFTRA signatory process, making it even easier to hire professional actors, regardless of budget. SAGindie is made possible by a grant from the SAG-AFTRA Producers Industry Advancement & Cooperative Fund.
 

Minnesota offers lakes, forests, cities, beaches, farms, and a transferable 25% state film tax credit with $88M currently available, plus stackable, regional rebates offering up to 70% back on eligible spend. Incentive includes film, television, commercials and digital content, both nonresident and resident ATL, QPFs and 90-day final credit processing. Explore Minnesota, the Star of the North: exploreminnesota.com/film

Established in 1973, Film Mississippi is one of the oldest of its kind in the world. The office’s mission is to foster the growth of the film industry in Mississippi, connect filmmakers with necessary resources and to cultivate and promote filmmaking by, for and about Mississippians. A competitive 25-35% cash rebate incentive program and 20-40% for episodic has welcomed a wide range of projects including All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, The Inspection, The Card Counter, Ballast, O, Brother Where Art Thou? and HGTV’s Home Town. A diversity of locations, from white sand beaches, casinos, and historic town squares to cityscapes, rich agricultural lands, and university settings, complimented by film-friendly communities, allows for nearly any story to be told in Mississippi.

Front Row Insurance is a specialized entertainment insurance broker supporting film, music, theatre, and photography professionals across the United States. We secure tailored coverage, competitive premiums, and advocate for you when it matters most, from quote to claim.

Shamel Studio is an all-in-one film production platform that connects scheduling, budgeting, call sheets and production reports into one connected workflow. Built for producers, assistant directors and production teams, Shamel Studio automates time-consuming production tasks while keeping filmmakers in control of creative and logistical decisions. From breaking down a script to building a schedule and budget and managing production, Shamel Studio helps filmmakers work faster and more accurately, with tools designed around how film and television productions actually operate. Filmmakers can create production schedules, budgets, call sheets and production reports 12x faster. Learn more at ShamelStudio.com.
 

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