Diversity Certification Participants
The AICP seeks to foster and encourage diversity in company ownership and operation within the commercial production industry. In support of this effort, the following member companies have obtained Small Business Administration (SBA) or third party certification as a business owned and operated by one or more socially or disadvantaged persons. Some programs are open to all small businesses; others are open only to small businesses with certain designations.
According to the SBA, “Diversity promotes innovation, opens new channels of revenue and creates partnerships which provide opportunities that fuel the economy.” Each year, the federal government purchases approximately $400 billion in goods and services from the private sector.
Certification allows AICP members to better compete for and win federal contracts. SBA certified programs provide support for growing your company, offering small business workshops and networking events with government contractors.
In addition to government work, many advertisers and agencies utilize this list to identify and refer private sector opportunities to AICP members.
In most cases, the SBA is the issuing authority for the programs described below. Some programs only require third party certification through entities such as the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council or the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. You may learn more about the benefits and qualifications of SBA certified programs HERE.
LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE)
As the business environment becomes more inclusive and further diversifies its supply chain, certification offers the opportunity for LGBT-owned businesses to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Certified LGBTBEs are also eligible for scholarship programs, mentorship, leadership training and other business development tools. LGBTBEs must be at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by an LGBT person or persons.
AICP Members Companies who are certified as LGBTBE:
Hey Wonderful, Inc.
Production Company
Quriosity Productions LLC
Commercial Production Company
Wild Gift Content, LLC
Production Company
Minority Business Concern (MBE)
This is a for-profit enterprise physically located in the U.S, which is owned, operated and controlled by minority group members. "Minority group members" are U.S. citizens who are Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American. Ownership by minority individuals means the business is at least 51% owned by such individuals or, in the case of a publicly owned business, at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more such individuals.
AICP Members Companies who are certified as MBE:
Carbo Films
Commercial Production Company
Cosmo Street
The Department
Commercial Production Company
Doublewide
Commercial Production Company
Eleanor
Production Company
Invisible Collective
Production Company
Moxie Pictures
Production Company
OtherNYC
Post Production - Editorial, VFX, Finishing
PASSERINE
Production Company
PRETTYBIRD
Commercial Production Company
Quriosity Productions LLC
Commercial Production Company
Raucous Content
TV Commercial Production Company
TBD Post
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern (SDB)
Small disadvantaged businesses can self-certify their status for subcontracting purposes without having to submit an application to the Small Business Administration (SBA). While no application is required for SDB status, you must still understand SBA criteria, and receive minority certification from a third party certifier such as the city, state, or regional business council who has such authority. Criteria includes a person owning 51% or more by one or more socially or disadvantaged persons.
AICP Members Companies who are certified as SDB:
Looking Glass Films
Commercial Production Company
Women-Owned Small Business Concern (WOSB)
Small business concerns that are at least 51% owned by women who are U.S. citizens, who also control and operate the business. "Control" in this context means exercising the power to make policy decisions. "Operate" in this context means being actively involved in the day-to-day management. They must meet the SBA size standard requirement as defined in 8(m) of the Federal Register.
AICP Members Companies who are certified as WOSB:
Assembly Required
Commercial Production Company
Carbo Films
Commercial Production Company
Community Films
Production Company
Cosmo Street
The Den Editorial
Post Production Company
Hybrid Edit
kaboom productions
Commercial Production Company
Looking Glass Films
Commercial Production Company
Pony Show Entertainment
Commercial Production Company
Sound & Fury
Nationwide Voicecasting, Talent Direction, Global Localization
Yard Dog TV, Inc.
Production Company
Women's Business Enterprise (WBE)
Certified women-owned businesses that are at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by one or more women. The business has received minority certification from a third party certifier such as the city, state, or a regional women's business council.
AICP Members Companies who are certified as WBE:
The Artists Company
Commercial Production Company
Believe Media, Inc.
Commercial, Film, Music Video, and New Media Production Company
The Bigger Picture
Commercial Production Company
Chelsea
Production Company
Cosmo Street
Doomsday Entertainment, Inc.
Production Company
Doublewide
Commercial Production Company
Eleanor
Production Company
Epoch Films
Television Commercial Production Company
French Butter
Commercial Film Production Company
Furlined
Commercial Production Company
Harvest
Commercial Production Company
Hybrid Edit
Independent Media Inc.
Commercial Production Company
kaboom productions
Commercial Production Company
Looking Glass Films
Commercial Production Company
MK Films Corporation
Commercial Production Company
Park Pictures, LLC
Commercial Production Company
PASSERINE
Production Company
Sweet Rickey
Production Company
Tessa Films, Inc.
Production and Post Production Company
Tinygiant
Live Action Production Company
Yard Dog TV, Inc.
Production Company