About

History

The Magic Lantern Film Society, a student organization, was started in the Spring of 1982 with Cameron History Professor Mark Stegmaier, and English/Foreign Language Professor Marilyn Beaney serving as the first faculty advisors. The Magic Lantern Film Society is in its fortieth season at Cameron University. The first season featured two16 mm films.

1985 Yearbook Photograph

Origin of the Name

The Magic Lantern Film Society was named after a theater called the Magic Lantern that was located in Santa Barbara, California. The magic lantern was also a name given to early projection equipment.