Professional Organizations and Unions

The umbrella federation for professional artists’ associations in Iceland. BÍL advocates for artists' interests with public authorities, promotes the growth of Icelandic arts, and serves as the primary advisory body for the state and city on matters of culture and artistic creation.

An advocacy organization for independent performing arts professionals and theater groups. SL represents the sector’s interests with public authorities, champions improved working conditions, and provides its members with practical support for funding and grant applications.

The umbrella organization for the performing arts in Iceland. SSÍ oversees the annual Gríman Awards (The Icelandic Performing Arts Awards), serves as the national center for international bodies such as the ITI (International Theatre Institute), and acts as a unified representative for the sector as a whole.

The primary union for actors and performers across theater, film, and television in Iceland. FÍL manages collective bargaining agreements, safeguards the legal and professional rights of its members, and works to ensure fair compensation and safe working environments in all areas of performance.

Representing the world of artistic dance—including performers, teachers, schools, and companies. FÍLD serves as a unified platform for the dance community, working to raise the profile of the art form and enhance the professional landscape for those within the field.

The Association of Icelandic Stage and Costume Designers (FLB) represents those who design the visual environments of stage and screen. The association safeguards the professional interests and copyrights of its members while promoting excellence and professional standards in scenography and visual design across the performing arts and film industries.

The Association of Icelandic Choreographers (DFÍ) is dedicated to protecting the interests of choreographers in Iceland. The association achieves this by fostering solidarity and dialogue within the field, raising the visibility of the profession, and safeguarding the copyright and intellectual property rights of its members.

Klassís is an association dedicated to strengthening the professional landscape for classical singers in Iceland. The organization advocates for increased public funding and works to ensure professional excellence and high standards within the operatic arts.

A prominent union for technical professionals in the performing arts, filmmaking, media, and telecommunications. Skerpa (formerly FTR and FTF) represents more than 2,400 members, overseeing collective bargaining in partnership with RSÍ and supporting professional development and continuing education for technical staff.

An advocacy organization and union for those who write for stage, screen, and radio. FLH serves as the authorized representative for its members in negotiations with theaters and broadcasters, safeguarding their intellectual property and creative interests while advancing the development of Icelandic playwriting and screenwriting.

The Association of Stage Directors in Iceland (FLÍ) represents professional directors working across the performing arts. The association is dedicated to safeguarding the artistic and professional interests of its members, fostering dialogue within the field, and advocating for the director's role in the creative process and the broader cultural landscape.