The Rochester AudioVisual Association has formally merged with Rochester Movie Makers under the new name of Rochester Association for Film Arts & Sciences, Inc. as of Dec 1st 2016.
Looking forward into the new 2017 year comes exciting times. After successful award of a Dryden Theater named seat ceremony for Tom Hope and his late spouse, RAVA has had a successful 60 year run as an independent non-profit group of working professionals and industry leaders. Founded on the passion of Tom Hopes drive for mentorship and industry opportunity for all individuals interested in production and media, we hope to continue that legacy forward in an exciting new organization focused on the very same goals. Together with our friends from the leadership of RMM, we hope to further expand our scope, reach, and build a stronger community around production and media.
Each of the RAVA leadership positions has accepted a new seat on the RAFAS board, and you can reach out to us with any questions via our new emails in the leadership section on the www.rafasny.org main page. There is also a generic contact form there for any general questions as well.
We are very excited about the coming together of these two great organizations, and we hope you consider membership under the new structure.