Independent Film Companies Association

Independent Film Companies Association (IFCA) is an association of independent film companies not associated with the “Big 5” major studios. It basically serves as a sort of “developmental league” for the MPA.

Current

 * ArgosyMTM Motion Pictures Group (also known as Argosy Pictures and MTM Films; formerly AoFM) (joined 1971 when IFCA was founded, as separate companies AoFM Pictures and MTM Enterprises; the two merged in 1983)
 * Lionsgate (joined 1999 as Artisan Entertainment)
 * Johnson Studios (joined 1971 when IFCA was founded; served mainly as a distributor since 1989 when their production units were sold to Argosy by Phil Stacker)
 * (some Sintopian company)

Former

 * Judy Garland Pictures (joined 1971 when IFCA was founded; merged into Argosy in 1989 when TVS acquired Argosy Entertainment’s assets)