• MAF is a 501C3 not for profit organization.

    WHAT MAF PROVIDES

    • Education
    • Actors list - casting calls
    • Crew calls
    • Screenings of regionally made films
    • Screenwriters group

    MISSION STATEMENT

    To bring the art of film to “Mid America” (Indiana and bordering states) by expanding awareness of and interest in the social and cultural impact of independent filmmaking.

    This will be achieved by providing educational, creative and financial assistance to residents of Mid America who recognize non-commercial film as an important art form through which ideas are expressed, and by awarding grants and providing fiscal sponsorship for film projects that would not otherwise be possible.

    MAF OFFICERS

    • President - Tim Richardson
    • Vice President -Ed Ernstes
    • Secretary - Rose Orvis
    • Treasurer - Rose Waldschmidt

    CONTACT US

    midamericafilm@gmail.com

    or use snail mail:

    Mid America Filmmakers

    P.O. Box 6065

    South Bend, IN 46660-6065

    VISIT US

    MAF Salons/meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month in the Cellar Door restaurant at the Ramada Plaza at 213 W. WASHINGTON STREET, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome!

    THANK YOU TO OUR
    GENEROUS FRIENDS, SPONSORS, AND DONORS

Archive for April, 2010

Apr 20 2010

Next MAF Meeting Seminar: “Market Your Movie”

Posted by: Tim in Announcements

movie magic ad market webFilmmaker Tim Richardson shares his experience with creating and marketing his independent films over the past 20 years, with little to no money. He discusses creating promotional materials, internet marketing, and other creative techniques. Tim has produced over 30 films and is currently completing his feature “Harvey Putter and the Ridiculous Premise” which premieres in Orlando in July.

This free and open to the public presentation will take place immediately at 7:30 p.m. following our regular monthly Mid America Filmmakers meeting at the Cellar Door restaurant, which begins at 7:00 p.m. You are welcome to join us for both.

This is the fourth in a monthly series of “Making Movie Magic”workshops. Please visit our website at www.midamericafilmmakers.org for updates and additional workshop listings.

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Apr 11 2010

River Bend Film Festival events April 29-May1

Posted by: Tim in Announcements

rbff 2010 poster v6 final webThe Second Annual River Bend Film Festival will be held Friday, April 30 & Saturday, May 1 at the Century Center, and is sponsored by Mid America Filmmakers and Downtown South Bend. A free kickoff screening will take place Thursday, April 29 at Indiana University South Bend with space provided by the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts.

Over 70 films in a wide variety of genres, cultures and topics from students to industry professionals will be shown throughout the festival weekend. Most of the films are grouped into thematic blocks such as experimental, horror, family friendly, documentary, Asian, Local, and gay and lesbian. There will also be workshops on filmmaking, lighting, and makeup effects on Saturday afternoon.

LloydKaufmanThe free Thursday night screening is 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. in Room 1001 in Wiekamp Hall at Indiana University South Bend. The first half of the evening will include a selection of short films, including the award-winning “The Vaudevillian”, about a ventriloquist’s strained relationship with his dummy after their act is cancelled.  After an intermission, the festival’s keynote speaker, director Lloyd Kaufman, will introduce his cult classic comedy/horror film “The Toxic Avenger”, followed by a Q & A.

Times, ticket prices, and festival schedule at www.riverbendfilmfest.org

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