Ever wanted to make your own film? Or just wanted to learn how? Whether you're an experienced filmmaker or newcomer, we can get you started on your way. M.A.F.I.A. owns all of its own digital production equipment which it reserves for projects created by its members. By becoming a member, you become a part of an exclusive club of local (mostly on-campus) aspiring filmmakers just like you. You'll be able to meet and interact with people that are both hard-core filmmakers, and first-timers. You'll have full-use of MAFIA's ever-expanding compliment of cameras, production equipment, and post-production system. You'll also be invited to MAFIA-sponsored events including; public and private screenings, parties and meetings, and be kept up-to-date on cast & crew calls for MAFIA films via e-mail (listSERV). You'll also be able to help out with the MAFIA co-produced Oxford International Film Festival, which is the single largest film event in the entire region, a 4-day event where Indy filmmakers from around the nation & world come to show their films in Oxford, every April. On top of all that, we are working on an incentive program for members including earning free t-shirts, I.D. badges, gift cards and more!

There are only two requirements for MAFIA members. First, all members are REQUIRED to attend general assemblies (these are usually held at the beginning of each semester, read below about General Assemblies), and Second, each member is required to participate in at least ONE MAFIA-sponsored project per year, whether it is a film, helping plan/sponsor an event, or helping out with the Film Festival. That's all!

The easiest way to become a member is to attend one of the General Assemblies, new member sign-up takes-place after the meeting. If you cannot make it to the firstmeeting all you need to do is download and fill out the online form HERE or just CONTACT us and we'll work it out with you. Note that before we will allow you to use our equipment you must get the "low-down" on how to use it correctly by a trained staff member (this takes about 30 minutes) and is done twice a semester. Non-members are welcome at most MAFIA events and encouraged to attend or even help-out on most shoots, but cannot reserve or use equipment without a registered member present.