Awards &
Organizations
A list of industry awards and organizations that can be very helpful to actors
Awards Organizations
Awards
Academy Awards (Oscars)
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
Founded in 1927, AMPAS is a professional honorary organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of motion pictures. Its most famous activity is presenting the annual Academy Awards, widely considered the most prestigious film awards globally.
Address: 8949 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA
Website: oscars.org
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards / The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)
Established in 1943, the HFPA is a group of journalists and photographers reporting on the entertainment industry for media outlets outside the United States. The Golden Globe Awards honor excellence in both American and international film and television.
Address: 646 North Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
Website: goldenglobes.com
Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards)
Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)
SAG-AFTRA represents over 160,000 media professionals worldwide and advocates for performers’ rights and protections. The SAG Awards specifically recognize outstanding performances in film and prime-time television.
Address: 5757 Wilshire Blvd, 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Website: sagawards.org
BAFTA Awards
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
BAFTA is an independent British charity supporting, developing, and promoting the art forms of the moving image. The BAFTA Awards are the UK’s equivalent of the Oscars, honoring excellence in film, television, and games.
Address: 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN, United Kingdom
Website: bafta.org
Primetime Emmy Awards
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Television Academy)
Established in 1946, the Television Academy promotes excellence in television programming. Its Primetime Emmy Awards honor outstanding achievement in American prime-time television.
Address: 5220 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601, USA
Website: emmys.com
Tony Awards
Jointly presented by American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League
The Tony Awards recognize excellence in live Broadway theatre. Presented annually since 1947, the awards honor performers, directors, designers, and productions in the New York City theatre scene.
American Theatre Wing: 247 West 37th Street, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10018, USA
The Broadway League: 729 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10019, USA
Website: tonyawards.com
More Helpful Organizations
Finacial, Life & Career Help
Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actor’s Fund)
Offers health care services, financial assistance, housing resources, career counseling, and mental health support to actors and entertainment professionals. They are an incredibly helpful organization on all levels.
Website: entertainmentcommunity.org
Website: oscars.org
SAG-AFTRA Foundation
A nonprofit affiliated with SAG-AFTRA, the Foundation provides free workshops, career panels, casting advice, scholarships, and emergency financial assistance to actors. It also offers extensive online learning resources via their “The Business” series.
Website: sagaftra.foundation
Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF)
Why Helpful: Offers healthcare, financial aid, elder care, and community services to film and television professionals in need. MPTF has been a key support network for the Hollywood community since 1921.
Website: mptf.com
Other
American Film Institute (AFI)
Though primarily known for filmmaker training, AFI also supports actors via workshops, networking events, and collaborations with film directors and producers.
Website: afi.com
Casting Society of America (CSA)
Though primarily an organization for casting directors, CSA promotes best practices and offers educational programs that help actors understand and build relationships within the casting process.
Website: castingsociety.com
Film Independent
Supports independent filmmakers and actors through labs, networking events, and the Spirit Awards; an ideal resource for actors seeking work in indie film projects.
Website: filmindependent.org
The Greenhouse Arts & Media
The Greenhouse is home to a global community of film & television industry creatives and the essential resources for anyone serious about building community.
Website: https://greenhouseproductions.com
Women In Film (WIF)
Focuses on advancing the careers of women in film and television, but offers mentorship, workshops, and networking that are helpful to all actors working in inclusive environments.
Website: wif.org
National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP)
Provides programs and advocacy to increase representation and opportunities for Latino/a/x creators and actors in film and television.
Website: nalip.org
Alliance of Women Directors (AWD)
Focuses on women directors but includes actors in educational programs and networking events to foster actor-director collaboration, particularly valuable in indie film circles.
Website: allianceofwomendirectors.org