MiFIA Events


Upcoming Events

    • Wednesday, May 14, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Cadieux Stage, 4925 Cadieux Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
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    Featuring MIKE YOUNG – Writer, Director, and Comedian

    Join MIFIA for a night of laughs, networking, and industry advocacy at our upcoming Membership Drive & Live Comedy Event—headlined by Detroit native Mike Young, the filmmaker behind Stealing Jokes (2024), shot entirely in Michigan with a local cast and crew.

     FREE for MiFIA Members
     $15 for non-members and general public

    Live Comedy + Multimedia Industry Networking Night

    Currently touring with the Rock Comedy Tour, Mike brings his sharp stand-up and insider film stories to an intimate venue for one night only!

    The evening includes:

    • Stand-up performance by Mike Young (at 7 p.m.)
    • Interactive Q&A on filmmaking in Michigan
    • Updates from MIFIA on the work to pass the Multimedia Jobs Act
    • Complimentary appetizers, beer & wine. Thanks to Arbor Brewing and Baia Wine for your donation.

    If you are an industry professional, please become a Member! Now’s the perfect time to join and support Michigan’s creative economy. Sign up now! Your membership grants you free or discounted access to member-only MIFIA events, a free tee shirt and member sticker, and helps fuel our mission to bring production jobs back to the state.

    Annual Membership Levels:

    • Student – $25
    • Actor – $50
    • Professional – $100
    • Corporate – $500 & $2500

    MIFIA is your voice in Lansing. Join us in advocating for the Multimedia Jobs Act, and enjoy a great night out while you’re at it!

    About Mike Young

    Mike Young

    Detroit native Mike Young is a rising comedy star who’s toured with Dave Chappelle and Bob Saget, appeared on Showtime and Late Night with Craig Ferguson, and directed several feature films—including Stealing Jokes, shot in Michigan. His sharp, everyman humor and film industry chops make him a standout voice in comedy.

    HEADS UP for a Grand Rapids Member Event

    We're planning an event in Grand Rapids in early June.

Past events

Thursday, March 13, 2025 A Two Hearted Tale: An Evening Celebrating Beer Label Art & Film
Thursday, December 19, 2024 MiFIA Holiday Party & Freelancers Ball
Friday, November 22, 2024 Streetlight Film Series benefitting MiFIA
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 MiFIA FUNraiser @Arbor Brewing Ypsi
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 MiFIA Fundraiser at Hollywood Farmstead
Thursday, April 18, 2024 MiFIA Detroit Mixer
Tuesday, February 06, 2024 MMJA House Hearing
Thursday, October 26, 2023 Teamsters & IATSE Detroit Mixer
Thursday, September 07, 2023 Multimedia Jobs Act Press Event
Tuesday, August 08, 2023 Multimedia Jobs Act Detroit Update
Monday, June 19, 2023 Traverse City Multimedia Jobs Act Update
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Grand Rapids Incentive Update Film Mixer
Thursday, April 13, 2023 2023 Spring Film Incentive Update Party
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Royal Starr Filmmaker Community Mixer
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Support the Film Incentive with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Town Hall • Grand Rapids
Monday, May 09, 2022 Town Hall • Traverse City
Thursday, April 21, 2022 Town Hall • Metro Detroit
Wednesday, March 04, 2020 Friends of Film Cocktail Party
Thursday, September 05, 2019 MiFIA September Committee Meeting
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Michigan Film Industry Association (MiFIA)
117 E Kalamazoo St

Lansing, MI 48933

(517) 580 - 7710

mifia@mifia.org

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