Talented storytellers deserve more than dreams. They deserve opportunities.
Lancaster Film Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building a thriving creative ecosystem in Central Pennsylvania. We exist to develop talent, produce meaningful stories, and create pathways for creatives unwilling to compromise their values.
Founded by actor and filmmaker Robert Amaya along with a committed board of directors, LFI was born from a shared belief that talented storytellers deserve opportunities to develop their craft and pursue their calling.
We are building the infrastructure, community, and productions that allow creatives to grow, collaborate, and do their best work right here in Central Pennsylvania.
IRS-Recognized 501(c)(3) Public Charity · EIN: 99-3100875 · Established 2024 — styled small and understated in gray beneath the body text.
I have spent more than fifteen years working in faith-based film as an actor. I have seen what this industry can be at its best. Stories that stay with people. Stories that remind us who we are. Stories that point us toward something greater.
But I have also seen how difficult it can be for artists to navigate an industry that does not always know what to do with conviction.
When my own daughter began growing in her gifts as an artist, I saw that reality from a different perspective. I met talented people who loved their craft, worked hard, and remained true to their values. Yet too often, those same convictions were treated as limitations rather than strengths.
It was backwards. And it was wrong.
I did not want my daughter, or any other artist, to feel that pursuing their calling required compromising who they were.
So I decided to build something different.
That decision became Lancaster Film Initiative.
We are building a new door. And it is open.
