The Only Production Directory for Costume Departments & Art Departments
Every film, television, streaming, and commercial production relies on the people who design, build, source, and create the visual world of the story. Through production design, costumes, props, special effects, and makeup, these departments communicate character, history, and environment—often without a single line of dialogue.
Since 1999, ACME has served as a trusted industry reference by the professionals responsible for what ultimately appears on screen.
What ACME Does
The ACME Directory connects production professionals with the specialized products, materials and services used every day in film and television production.
Unlike most production directories, ACME focuses specifically on the departments that rely on unique materials, specialty suppliers, skilled artisans, and craftspeople. The Costume Department and Art Department generally require the most resources because every project is essentially a prototype. Each film, television, commercial, theatre or event production requires new resources, custom fabricators, and creative problem-solving.
The ACME helps creative teams find the right people and materials—quickly and reliably.
Trusted Industry Resources
The ACME Directory is used by costume designers, set decorators, property masters, art directors, art department coordinators, prop makers, and other creative professionals who depend on reliable vendors and hard-to-find materials.
Most listings are based in Los Angeles and throughout California, with additional coverage in other major production centers.
As production schedules tighten and budgets shrink, there’s little time to experiment with unknown vendors. The companies listed in the ACME Directory are recommended and used by working industry professionals.
Our curated and verified database includes:
• Costume and Prop Rental Houses
• Fabricators and Builders
• Location and Production Equipment
• Skilled Artisans and Craftspeople
• Specialty Suppliers
• Unique and hard-to-find resources
From cutting-edge technology specialists to old-world craftsmen, ACME helps creative departments find exactly what they need. If you need it, there’s a good chance we’ve already found it—from bug wranglers to crystal chandeliers.
Production Area Coverage
The ACME primarily features vendors located in Los Angeles and throughout California, with additional listings in New York, Atlanta and other active production regions.
The ACME Directory Digital Edition
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About the Name
ACME (ak-mē)
A real word meaning the highest point or peak—the moment when something is at its very best.
Derived from the Greek word meaning summit or pinnacle.
Synonyms:
Apex • Summit • Zenith • Tip-top
Disclaimer
The ACME Directory is not affiliated with any other company using the name “ACME,” including Warner Bros. or the Road Runner cartoons.
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