• 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

Education

scouts9671MAF provides opportunities for aspiring young filmmakers to explore the art of filmmaking. The members present at schools and community groups, let truly interested individuals be a P.A. (Production Assistant) on a film set, and offer other related educational activities.  For more information contact us at midamericafilm@gmail.com.

lighting workshopAnother educational effort is supporting the River Bend Film Festival and having MAF members run and assist with filmmaking workshops. Visit www.riverbendfilmfest.org for more information.

Seminars

“Making Movie Magic” Filmmaking Series

OUR TOPIC FOR SEP 6- Finding & Securing Locations – Melqui Rodriguez

screentalkMeetings begin at 7:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month and hour-long “Making Movie Magic” presentations follow at around 7:30 p.m. We meet at the Cellar Door Restaurant, Ramada Inn at 213 W. Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46601.

Upcoming 2011 Topics (topics are subject to change)

MAR 8- Green Screen Perfection – Carl Obremski
APR 5- Acting in L.A. – Rodney Sciba
MAY 3- Voiceovers – Brian McLaughlin
JUN 7- Screenwriting – Rose Waldschmidt
JUL 5 – Creating a Web Series – Scott Goble & Shane Roby
AUG 2- Costume Creations & Resources – Andy Swisher & Tim Richardson
SEP 6- Finding & Securing Locations – Melqui Rodriguez
OCT 4- Promoting & Holding Auditions – Tim Richardson
NOV 1- Filmmaking Equipment – Carl Obremski
DEC- None, Christmas Party
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