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2026 MFA Member & Community Survey

Welcome!
The Maine Film Association is gathering input from its board, members, and the wider film community to help shape its priorities for the years ahead. Whether you are a current member, a former member, or someone who follows Maine film, your answers will help MFA understand what matters most to the people it serves.

How it works:
  • The survey takes about three minutes.
  • It starts with five questions about MFA, followed by three short questions about you.
  • There are no right or wrong answers. Go with your first instinct.
  • Your responses are anonymous. They go to an independent third party for review before being compiled and presented to the MFA board.
  • Results will be reported in combined form only.
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
Your Priorities
1.Please rate the following key priorities for MFA to pursue over the coming 3 years. Rate each on a scale of 1-4, with 1 (Highest Priority) to 4 (Lowest Priority).(Required.)
1 (Highest Priority)
2
3
4 (Lowest Priority)
Growing Maine’s film industry through state policy and advocacy
Keeping Maine’s film community active, connected, and sustainable
Providing practical resources for filmmakers
Showcasing Maine-made work to audiences
2.To what extent to the following issues matter to you as a member of Maine’s film community? Rate your choices from 1 (Matters Most) to 4 (Matters Least).(Required.)
1 (Matters Most)
2
3
4 (Matters Least)
Affordable access to studio space and equipment
Increasing Maine’s local talent pool through training and in-migration
Maine crew and talent being hired on productions made here
More film and television production happening in Maine
3.Which of the following MFA events are you most interested in participating in? Rank your choices from 1 (Most Interested) to 4 (Least Interested).(Required.)
1 (Most Interested)
2
3
4 (Least Interested)
Advocacy Action
Film Screenings
Networking Mixers
Professional Development/Workshops
4.Which of the following would most motivate you to join or renew your MFA membership? Rate each of the following from 1 (Most Motivating) to 4 (Least Motivating).(Required.)
1 (Most Motivating)
2
3
4 (Least Motivating)
Connection with other filmmakers
Discounts on events and/or services
Job and project leads
Visibility for my work or business
5.Which of the following is the biggest obstacle to your being more involved with MFA? Rank your choices from 1 (Biggest Obstacle) to 4 (Smallest Obstacle).(Required.)
1 (Biggest Obstacle)
2
3
4 (Smallest Obstacle)
N/A - not an obstacle
Cost of membership or events
Feeling that MFA isn’t geared toward people like me
Not knowing what MFA offers or when events happen
Time and scheduling
6.Feel free to provide any other comments, insights, or feedback that further illuminate your responses above and/or help the MFA focus its work.
About You
7.What is your age?
8.In which Maine county do you live?
9.Which best describes your primary involvement with film and television?