News & Events
The APA hosts membership and networking events throughout the year including meetings, meet ups with speakers and FREE Happy Hours. We also periodically offer both hands-on industry workshops and educational forums, as well as other special events. You can also find industry news, as well as APA-specific news, on this page.
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,...
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 hit ...
"Ladies 'Film' Night Out" - Submit Your Shorts Now!
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...
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: *...
Upcoming Event:
2026 Annual Membership Meeting
Join us for the APA Annual Membership Meeting! This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and other industry professionals, meet APA's current leadership, and hear about the organization's plans for the coming year.... Read More >
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