Join The UFAMG
Please Note: Membership will allow you to gain access to the member forum using a provided username and password that will allow you to interact and network with other members. We also will never sale or knowingly distribute your information to 3rd parties.
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Student, Instructor or Enthusiast Membership
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FREE As a student or media enthusiast, you are eligible to become a member for FREE (Subject To Approval). You will still have many of the same benefits as other members and once you are no longer a student, you will be able to apply for membership as a business professional at a rate of 50% off the current cost. You will also receive up to 50% of the cost of any event we may host, including festival submission fees.  |
Media Production Company Membership - FREE Media businesses will have full access to the benefits and features offered from the UFAMG. They will also be privy to special promotional items and events throughout the year as well as receive an official United Film & Media Group t-shirt, link membership in our directory, UFAMG logo link for their website and many other features outlined below if the company becomes an advertiser or sponsor.  |
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT: Film Festivals & Media Showcases
The United Film & Media Group will provide a means to participation in
their Film Festivals and media showcase opportunities during the course
of a year. Participation will be made available to current members
who wish to participate and take advantage of the ability to show off
their skills and company projects to the community. Events will
take place within different locations and be based on the needs of the
particular event being sought. For more details, refer to the
website or contact us for upcoming events.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT: Higher Visibility
Membership listings:
All United Film & Media Group members receive complimentary listings in
the United Film & Media Group annual membership & services directory.
Listings are provided in a white page format (in alphabetical order),
and a graphic format (within industry category) using a PDF format.
This publication is distributed to all United Film & Media Group
members annually and is included as part of the membership package for
members as well as made available by request by businesses and
individuals in need of media related services within Ocala/Marion
County, Gainesville/Alachua County, Orlando/Orange County,
Tampa/Hillsborough County areas as well as other surrounding cities and
counties . The directory is also provided to those who visit the United
Film & Media Group’s website and request assistance locating a service.
Member businesses will also be included in a complimentary online member
directory listing within the United Film & Media Group website
www.ufamg.com
and other network websites as relationships are developed. Member
listings through
www.ufamg.com
provides an immediate link to businesses who offer film & video,
websites, graphic art, game design and other medial formats to visitors.
Included with each member listing at no charge is a hyperlink to the
member’s website (if provided), a brief service summary, a contact
e-mail request link and a map link to the member’s business provided by
a popular mapping service; such as, Google Maps, MapQuest or Yahoo!
Maps.
Additional exclusive access to advertising, marketing, networking and
sponsorship opportunities:
As a United Film & Media Group member, your business is also eligible
for helpful opportunities to market and advertise your business. Our
marketing opportunities are available only to United Film & Media Group
members and include low-cost advertising in various United Film & Media
Group publications and online, affordable sponsorship opportunities for
seminar events can help to create visibility for your business and may
even foster opportunities to network your business with other businesses
and the community.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT: Increased Business Through Customer Bids
Priority Vendor status:
As a United Film & Media Group member, you are part of our network of
potential resources within the business and community sector. When the
United Film & Media Group is approached for needs for a product or
service from businesses or the community, a Request for Bids is drafted
and all members in the appropriate industry receive an invitation to bid
on the project. However, if no member bids are obtained the United Film
& Media Group may look outside of its members for products/services to
assist those requesting the service. Be sure that we have your current
email, phone number, fax number and correct industry category in order
ensure that you are notified of potential Job opportunities.
Referrals:
Probably one of the largest benefits for being a member is the
connection to a community information hub. Since the United Film &
Media Group may receive many inquiries for business services each week,
members will have the opportunity to gain awareness within the community
and obtain referrals for services by us.
MEMBERSHIP
BENEFIT:
Recognition, Credibility & Influence
Development of a positive business reputation:
In consumers’ minds, membership in the United Film & Media Group can
communicate integrity and credibility to your business.
Membership identification:
Show off your support for our community by prominently displaying your
United Film & Media Group membership linked icon on you website. This
recognition item can serve to help members utilize fellow United Film &
Media Group member businesses.
Newsletter recognition:
New members and projects completed by our members are recognized monthly
in the United Film & Media Group newsletter, which will be posted
monthly on the United Film & Media Group’s website.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT: Discount & Savings Opportunities
Relationship programs:
Through intentional partnerships with various companies and businesses,
the United Film & Media Group is able to offer special savings
opportunities on various products and services. Available relationship
programs are based on a monthly cycling of offers and therefore may
change from month to month. For more information on these and or to
make an offer for inclusion of your business to participate in the
discount program, please contact the United Film & Media Group.
Member-to-Member discounts:
The United Film & Media Group provides a source for exclusive and
valuable Member-to-Member saving opportunities! Our members will
frequently offer discounts to fellow United Film & Media Group Members.
To add your discount opportunity to your online directory listing,
contact the United Film & Media Group for more details.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT: Development & Growth Through Training & Education
Professional education & development opportunities:
Throughout the year, the United Film & Media Group will present seminars
on relevant topics for both members and the community. Seminars will
focus on new software and hardware, advertising strategies, current
trends, new laws and regulations affecting media businesses and a
variety of other topics driven by member requests. Watch the United
Film & Media Group website and regular communications for information
about upcoming seminars.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT: Business growth using networking & community
involvement
Production Industry Gatherings:
Network with other members at the United Film & Media Group’s Production
Industry Gathering events. Admission is free for United Film & Media
Group members, and gives you access to many of the area’s most
influential business people. Meetings are frequently and encouraged to
take place at member business locations to allow for better exposure to
other members and communities. These events are also sponsored
events and as a result, we are always looking for businesses and members
to help support these low-cost events financially. For more
information, watch your mail for your invitation and keep an eye on our
website. To sponsor/host an event, please contact the United Film
& Media Group to find out how.
Committees:
The United Film & Media Group has committees and task forces organized
to address United Film & Media Group and community issues and events.
Members are encouraged to serve on a committee or task force to study
issues impacting our community and to recommend positions to address
those issues.