AFCI Film Liaison Member Application

FILM LIAISON MEMBER APPLICATION

AFCI has three membership levels: this form is for Film Liaison Members

A Film Liaison is a non-profit that handles film, television or media enquiries on a semi-regular basis.
The Film Liaison may be a government office, such as an economic development or tourism office, or any other entity that is required to respond to requests for filming in your region.

Click here for Film Commission New Member Form and here for Business Affiliate New Member Form

APPLICATION PROCESS

Steps to membership

1. Application: Complete the form below and submit payment
2. Verification: AFCI will verify your office
3. Approval: AFCI will announce your membership
4. Objection period: AFCI members will have 30 days to consider your membership and raise any issues. If an issue is raised, a review period will commence

Induction: Complete your directory profile

What happens if my application is denied?
If membership is denied for any reason, your membership fee will be reimbursed minus the initiation fee of $350.00.

Connect with our Senior Director, Members and Education, Marjorie Galas marj.galas@afci.org if you have any questions.

FILM LIAISON MEMBERSHIP

All membership and application fees must be submitted with your application.
Explore payment methods below.

Annual Film Liaison member fee: $500
One-time initiation fee: $350 Total due: $850 USD

Quick check

Does your organization qualify as a Film Liaison?

Not sure if you qualify?

Contact Marjorie Galas at marj.galas@afci.org

APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name of your Film Office:*
Office Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
Is your billing information the same as above?
- No
Billing Entity
Billing Contact
First Last
We will use this information to determine which payment relates to your account.
Business Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Email
Do you have representation in Los Angeles?
- No
Los Angeles Representative:
First Last
Los Angeles Office Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone
Email
Social Media Platforms
Website*
LinkedIn Profile
Facebook Profile
Twitter Profile
Instagram Profile
Other
APPLICANT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
What year was your Office established?*
Please indicate in which geographic region your Office is located:*
- Africa
- Asia
- Caribbean
- Canada
- Europe
- Latin / South America
- Oceania
- United States
What type of jurisdiction does your Office serve:*
- Country / Nation
- State / Province
- County / Region
- City
- Other (please specify):
Other? Specify the type of jurisdiction your Office serves:
Is your Office part of a larger governmental agency?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please specify:*
- Economic Development
- Heritage / Culture
- Travel / Tourism
- Other (please specify):
If "other", specify here:
Other governmental agency name:
Is your Office part of a non-governmental agency:*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please specify the non-governmental agency:
- Chamber of Commerce
- Stand Alone Entity
- Travel / Tourism
- Other (please specify):
Other non-governmental agency name:
How is your Office governed?*
- Elected
- Board of Directors
- Government Official(s)
- Voluntary Advisory Board
- Other (please specify):
Other - Specify how your Office is governed:
Where does your Office obtain its funding?*
- Advertising Fees
- Chamber of Commerce / Conventions & Visitors Bureau
- City Government
- Corporate Sponsorship
- County Government
- Federal / National Government
- Fundraising / Special Events
- Lodging / Accommodation Tax
- Membership Fees
- Merchandise Sales
- Permit Fees
- Private Donations
- Service Fees
- State / Provincial Government
- Other (please specify):
Other - Office funding source:
SERVICES OFFERED
Services offered by Office:
- Film Fund
- Skills & Development
- Locations Database
- Crew Database
- Legal Advice
Does your Office issue permits?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, what is the average number of permits issued per year?
- 0 – 50
- 51 - 100
- 101 – 250
- 251 – 500
- 501 – 1000
- 1001 -10,000
- 10,000 or more
- Unknown
What was the number of shooting days in your jurisdiction in the last year?*
- 0 – 50
- 51 - 100
- 101 – 250
- 251 – 500
- 501 – 1000
- 1001 – 10,000
- 10,001 or more
Does your Office offer incentives?*
- Yes
- No
Link to current incentives:
OFFICIAL STAFF REPRESENTATIVE & OTHER STAFF
Number of Staff in your Office:*
How many years has your current Film Commissioner or Director held this position:*
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 – 10 years
- 11 – 15 years
- 16 – 20 years
- Over 20 years
What is the prior experience of your current CEO or Director:*
- Business / Administration
- Government
- Entertainment Industry
- Film Commission
- Journalism
- Tourism
- Marketing
- Other (please specify):
Other - Specify the experience of your current CEO or Director:
Head of your Office:
Name*
First Last
Official Title*
Length of time In position
Email*
Phone*
Add this staff member to The Global Directory listing:
- Yes
Designated AFCI Representative (This person does not necessarily need to be the Director of the office; they are the primary AFCI office contact to receive all official AFCI correspondence and/or invoices):
Name
First Last
Official Title
Email
Phone
Add this staff member to The Global Directory listing:
- Yes
Incentives Manager Add current person overseeing incentives (Please mark if they are to be included in The Global Directory listing):
Name
First Last
Official Title
Email
Phone
Add this staff member to The Global Directory listing:
- Yes
Other Office staff members (Please mark if they are to be included in The Global Directory listing):
Name
First Last
Official Title
Email
Add this staff member to The Global Directory listing:
- Yes
Name
First Last
Official Title
Email
- Yes
Name
First Last
Official Title
Email
Add this staff member to The Global Directory listing:
- Yes
Add more staff:
First Name Last Name Title Email
APPLICANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLAIMER
Does your Office have any conflicts of interest as defined by AFCI:*
The Film Liaison must avoid conflicts of interest between the official duties and services of the Film Liaison Office and the private financial interests of the Office’s employees. The Office staff are prohibited from engaging in any liaisons actions for the purpose of personal gain or gain to any of their colleagues, family, employees, or associates. Similarly, the Film Liaison must not be controlled by a labor union, private for-profit business organization or proprietary commercial entity, in such that the autonomous performance of duties is affect by political or personal/corporate gains.
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain:
AFCI BYLAWS
Section 7.01. Active Membership Requirements. The following criteria must be satisfied by all applicants for Active Membership in AFCI:
1. The Film Commission must provide core services, without fee, including (a) location scouting assistance, (b) liaison services with Industry facilities and services, (c) augmented research, and (d) liaison to and among the community, production companies and government.
2. Film Liaison must avoid conflicts of interest between the official duties and services of the Film Liaison Office and the private financial interests of the Office’s employees. The Film Liaison Office staff are prohibited from engaging in any commission actions for the purpose of personal gain or gain to any of their colleagues, family, employees, or associates. Similarly, the Film Liaison Office must not be controlled by a labor union, private for-profit business organization or proprietary commercial entity, in such that the autonomous performance of duties is affect by political or personal/corporate gains.
3. The Film Liaison must provide full film liaison and location services, and location scouting upon request to the qualified imported and indigenous production community. Location services shall include augmentation of location research.
4. The Film Liaison must provide service and support from the initial contact to the close of production, including on-call problem solving. In providing its services, the film commission should work with and be supportive of the local production community, particularly in the areas of information and referral services.
5. The Film Liaison must act as liaison between the Industry and all levels and units of government. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitation of permitting.
6. The Film Liaison may utilize volunteers as long as all such volunteers are under the supervision and control of a Film Commissioner.
The AFCI Representative must satisfactorily complete an AFCI training program, within eighteen (18) months of the approval of interim membership for new Member Film Liaison Offices, and within eighteen (18) months of the date of designation as AFCI Representative in the case of a change in the designated AFCI Representative within the office of a continuing Member. AFCI Representatives may satisfy this requirement by submitting proof of prior completion of the AFCI training program.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

STATEMENT BY APPLICANT:
I hereby certify that I am eligible to become a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International in the membership category requested on this application and agree that our AFCI membership is subject to the membership requirements of the AFCI, as per Bylaws Section 7.01.
Signature
Film Liaison Official Representative*
First Last
Application Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

The membership payment is due at the time this application is submitted. The application will not be reviewed until all funds are received.
Film Liaison Member: $500 + 1 time $350 initiation fee* = $850 USD

Payment may be made via one of the following options:

Credit Card
(Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
Go to www.afci.org/payments to make a credit card payment.

Wire Transfer (add $25 USD wire transfer fee)
Bank: Wells Fargo
Swift: WFBIUS6S
ABA Routing #: 121000248
Acct #: 9350853611

Check (US Dollars only):
AFCI
9595 Wilshire Blvd.
Ste 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
USA

*$350 initiation fee may be due again should dues lapse for a 12 month period.
** VAT Number: not applicable

First Name	Last Name	Title	Email

FILM LIAISON MEMBER APPLICATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

FILM LIAISON MEMBERSHIP

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Social Media Platforms

APPLICANT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

SERVICES OFFERED

OFFICIAL STAFF REPRESENTATIVE & OTHER STAFF

APPLICANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLAIMER

AFCI BYLAWS

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION