Participant believes in the power of media to create great social change. Their goal is to deliver compelling entertainment that will inspire audiences to get involved in the issues that affect us all. Videoblogger Karmagrrrl says, "With films like Syriana, Good Night and Good Luck, North Country, Murderball, and others, they really are taking a stand and letting it be known that a movie can be both good and raise public awareness about important issues in our society."

The Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers is a membership organization serving local and international film and videomakers — from documentarians and experimental artists to makers of narrative features. Books, workshops, screening events... based in NYC.