ABOUT AMPS MEMBERSHIP

There are many benefits to being a member of AMPS. The best way to learn about these is to explore the website - read the About page and look at Membership Benefits for a list of advantages.

Our membership includes these roles for Film, TV and Games:

Production Sound Mixer                    Sound Editor                        ADR Mixer
Sound Designer                                 Re-recording Mixer             Dubbing Mixer
Engineer                                             Music Editor                        Music Mixer
Foley Artist                                         Foley Mixer                         Sound Assistant

If you work as one of these, or a closely related profession, you are eligible. Depending on your years of experience, you’ll automatically be allocated a Membership Category after applying.

BEFORE APPLYING:

1. SPONSORS

Sponsors are existing Full AMPS members who know you professionally and are willing to recommend you as a member. Check the Directory to find people.

You will require TWO Sponsors for (Full, Associate and Supplementary Membership).  Your Sponsors will be required to submit a Sponsorship Statement (Recommendation Letter) when you make the application for membership.

If you are a sound student applying, you only need your course leader to sponsor you.

If you are unable to secure the number of Full Member sponsors stipulated in the above categories, Council may nevertheless consider your application if it is accompanied by a verified CV and one or more internet links or email addresses for an appropriate person, e.g. senior technician, director, producer or employer, with whom you have worked. Council will consider the application on an individual basis, and its decision shall be final.

In each case you should ask the people involved if they are happy to sponsor you and then provide their email addresses, so they can be contacted directly.

2. CV

You will need to upload a copy of your CV. It should include accurate dates for all work as well as clear information regarding what your role was on each listed project. We recommend you don’t include your postal address as this CV will be part of your online profile and may become publicly viewable.

3. PICTURE

You’ll upload this when you fill out your application.

4. ONLINE APPLICATION

You are ready to go now, simply go to our Membership Application and complete your details.