Formed in 2012 and officially sanctioned under the Alberta Societies Act in April of 2013, the Fort McMurray Filmmakers Association (the YMMFMA) is a Registered Non-Profit Organization. Founded by five (5) community leaders with filmmaking and entertainment experience, the YMMFMA founding members works have been recognized locally within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, provincially, nationally and internationally.

Mission Statement

The Fort McMurray Filmmakers Association encourages Filmmaking in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and beyond.

Vision

The YMMFMA presents regularly scheduled workshops and annual events dedicated to cinema. The goal is to showcase independent movies from the RMWB region and from around the world. Through entertainment, education, collaboration and production, the YMMFMA strives to establish interest in the many disciplines of filmmaking while nurturing local talent.