DEFEND / PROMOTE / ASSIST DEFEND - The DPA defends the livelihood of local production professionals by uniting producers and suppliers against unfair legislation and unfair labor practices. PROMOTE - The DPA promotes the local film and video production market as a highly creative, competitive, and international source of professional production expertise. ASSIST - The DPA assists local production professionals by providing educational and informative programs and events that give its members the competitive edge they need to be successful in the global marketplace. MORE >>

NEXT MEETING Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Business of Television Production 6:30pm - 9:30pm Studios 121 6125 Airport Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76117    MORE >>

As a service to the North Texas production community the DPA will post select notices of upcoming events that are of particular interest or benefit to our membership. If you have an event or notice that you would like considered please email it to info@dallasproducers.org: DPA Meeting: Business of Television Production – September 7, 2010      MORE >> Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm The DPA is focusing on the business of Television Production in September! The DPA monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, September 7th, at Studios 121. Join us as we discuss the business of producing television programming, from reality tv to public broadcasting. THE REEL – DPA's E-Newsletter – Seeking Submissions     MORE >> We'd like to hear from you. Have an article or press release that you'd like to share with the DPA community? Submit it to THE REEL, Dallas Producers Association's e-newsletter. It Came From Dallas 6 – Sponsorship Information     MORE >> Preparations are actively underway for the Dallas Producers Association's centerpiece fundraising event -- It Came From Dallas! Hard to believe but this year’s installment will mark the 6th year of its existence! ICFD is an excellent opportunity for exposure for your business as well as serving to underwrite the important work the Association performs year in and year out. DPA Mentorship Program     MORE >> The DPA Mentorship Program is open to dedicated, aspiring producers and filmmakers who wish to avail themselves of the guidance and talents of current DPA members. Read more about volunteering to be a Mentor or how to apply for a Mentorship. The Texas Motion Picture Alliance The Texas Motion Picture Alliance is a statewide organization created to significantly bolster and expand the existing infrastructure of the film/video production industry in the State of Texas. Its purpose is to support the creation of financial incentives to producers of all such media both from within and outside of the state. Visit www.txmpa.org for more details on alliance efforts, meetings and how to become involved.

The Dallas Producers Association is a professional organization providing promotion, advocacy, education and networking for our membership. Membership is open to any company or individual of high standing, based in North Texas, that has managerial, budget or creative control for the production of moving visual media. There are two categories of membership in the DPA: Producer category of membership is open to companies or individuals who are actively engaged in the production business as a producer. Associate category of membership is open to individuals and companies who offer support services to the video/film/digital media production industry. Definition of a Producer Follow Dallas Producers Association on: