South‑Central Pennsylvania

Connecting filmmakers, showcasing stories, and growing York’s film community.

YFA empowers creators with workshops, resources, and regular public screenings. Become a member to access opportunities, collaborators, and a platform for your work.

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Monthly mixers • Quarterly showcases • Annual festival initiative
Students welcome • Scholarships available
🎥 Program Highlights
  • Script‑to‑Screen Workshops
  • Member Reel Nights
  • Producer & Crew Directory
  • Micro‑grants & gear swaps

About YFA

Mission‑driven and member‑powered.

Our Mission

The York Filmmakers Alliance (YFA) exists to empower, connect, and inspire filmmakers of all levels across York County and South‑Central Pennsylvania. We provide a collaborative platform for education, networking, and showcasing work, while strengthening the region’s creative economy and cultural voice through the art of film.

What We Do

We host workshops and showcases, maintain a local crew directory, partner with schools and venues, and advocate for film as a vital cultural force in the region.

Events & Screenings

Hands‑on learning and spaces to show your work.

Monthly

Member Mixers

Meet collaborators, share works‑in‑progress, and find crew for your next project.

Quarterly

Reel Nights

Curated screening nights featuring shorts, docs, experimental films, plus Q&A.

Annually

YFA Showcase

A juried program celebrating regional filmmakers — open submissions for members.

Membership

Choose a plan that fits your journey. All tiers include event access & community forums.

Student

$25/yr
  • Event access
  • Showcase eligibility
  • Mentor matching

Join as Student

Individual

$60/yr
  • All Student benefits
  • Directory listing
  • Discounted workshops

Join as Individual

Organization

$150/yr
  • Up to 3 members
  • Sponsorship mention
  • Venue partnerships

Join as Organization

Patron

$300/yr
  • All Org benefits
  • Patron credits
  • Festival donor circle

Join as Patron

Member Showcase

Recent highlights from YFA creators.

Cinematic behind-the-scenes
Short: Winter Static — Dir. A. Doe
Projector beam in theater
Doc: River Voices — Dir. B. Lee
Camera on set
Experimental: Signal Ghosts — Dir. C. Vale

Resources

Practical tools for making films in York & South‑Central PA.

Crew Directory

Find DPs, editors, sound, colorists, and more. Members can opt‑in to be listed.

Location Guide

Permitting tips, scenic spots, and local contacts for efficient shoots.

Docs & Policies

Download bylaws, ethics manual, press kit templates, and release forms.

Get Involved

Ready to join or partner with YFA? Send a note and we’ll follow up quickly.




Or email: hello@yfa.org