Who We Are
Established in 1936, Delta Kappa Alpha is a National, professional, cinematic arts fraternity dedicated to developing cinematic artists of character. DKA is open to all students, all majors, all genders--all artists.Delta Kappa Alpha Cinematic Society is made up of students and alumni that collaboratively focus on strengthening personal character and professionally developing their careers in the cinematic arts. Students come together because they share similar ambitions, personal values, and create lifelong community through the learning and practice of the cinematic arts.Delta Kappa Alpha is proud to be the nation's oldest cinema society since 1936. We are a values based organization that strives to provide opportunities for professional growth and leadership development for students of all genders with an affinity for film, television, and entertainment. DKA members benefit from professional development programming, networking, and real-world experience in writing, filming, producing, editing, and more!

Rush & Recruitment

Applications now CLOSED for Spring 2025.Thank you so much for your continued interest — applications will reopen in Fall 2025.

Philanthropy

National Service Partner: SeriousFun Children’s Network
More than two decades ago, DKA alumnus Paul Newman had a vision: imagine if children with serious illnesses had the chance to simply be children. To just have fun. So he started a camp where kids could, in his words, “raise a little hell.” Today, we continue Paul’s legacy with SeriousFun Children’s Network, a growing global community of independently managed and financed camps and partnership programs that create opportunities for children and their families to reach beyond serious illness and discover joy, confidence and a new world of possibilities—always free of charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DKA?
DKA is a national, gender-inclusive, professional cinematic society for cinematic arts students. Members are connected to the top cinema students from top cinema schools. Every semester, members receive grants to produce short films, documentaries, music videos, and more.Notable alumni include Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Alfred Hitchcock, Julie Andrews, and many more.Why should I join DKA?
As a DeKA, you get opportunities to not only grow professionally as a filmmaker but also to socialize, collaborate, and really get to know other fellow talented filmmakers in the organization, creating strong ties of friendship and support between all of you for the rest of your life, both career-wise and personally. Even after graduation, you can still be involved in the organization in many different ways and remain connected to DKA. Once a DeKA, always a DeKA.Can I apply to DKA if I am not a film major?
Yes! We accept students of all majors--film, psychology, engineering, etc. All that we ask if that you have interest in film!How much of a time commitment is DKA?
It all depends on how much you want to be involved in the organization and spend time with fellow DeKAs. Your first semester in the organization can be especially packed!How is DKA different from a fraternity?
The Lambda Chapter of DKA at The University of Texas at Austin rebranded as a society to distance itself from the bad parts of fraternity culture that are widespread in the United States, especially hazing. This organization has a strict zero hazing policy.

DKA Studios Texas is the Lambda chapter’s official in-house production company. We create our own films to help develop our members' skills, creativity, and professionalism, and to help us understand what it's like to make a film from start to finish and work in the industry. These short films, music videos, and docuseries are all created by DeKAs and the help of other wonderfully talented cast and crew members. Below is the complete list of films made in partnership with DKA Studios Texas.

2024

Play Date (2024) | Dir. William Beachum, Prod Mayra Estrada & Ellie Herr
Lavished (2024) | Dir Noah Brummet, Prod. Lauren Ngo & Julia Hunt
Sunny Drive (2024) | Dir. Tristan Maravilla, Prod. Alejandro Vargas
Hail (2024) | Dir. Reyna Dews, Prod. Dylan Recker & Cecily Leal
Fire From Within (2024) | Dir. Logan Kelly, Prod. Ashley Do
¿Sacaste El Pollo? (2024) | Dir. Mayra Estrada, Prod. Jesus Martinez & Seth Amaradasa

2023

2022

Summa Culpa Laude (2022) | Dir. Echo Nguyen, Prod. Olly Landreth
No Running (2022)

2021

Post-Apocalyptic (2021)
Dying for Business (2021)
Hook Line Sinker (2021) | Dir. Echo Nguyen
Lost & Found (2021)

2019

Transmissions (2019) | Dir. Robert Tejada, Prod. Princess Anosike & Travis Rainford
Cherry (2019) | Prod.Becca Lonngren & Jenna Neman
Frizz (2019) | Prod. Lauren Goodman & Grace Battle
Heated (2019) | Dir. Echo Nguyen, Prod. David Rafailovich
Black Strawberries (2019) | Prod. Emma Matus
Masquerade (2019) | Prod. Hunter Bergfeld

2018

Sunshine (2018) | Prod.Kat Quinn & Eric Ingersoll
Goldfish Girl (2018) | Prod. Clare Robinson
A Reaper in White (2018) | Prod. Parker Bryant
A Grey Area (2018) | Prod. Hannah Jane Goulden & Colleen Carpenter
In the Confines (2018) | Prod. Lucky Nguyen
Cross State (2018) | Prod. Blake Mendoza & Preston Poole
Mrs. Mafia (2018) | Prod. Jenna Covarrubias & Sheridan Rogers
Iguana Tell You Something (2018) | Prod. Sheridan Rogers

2017

The Smile Bunch - "Kid Again" (2017) | Prod. Sienna Milanowski
Returning (2017) | Prod. Audrey Black
Frat House Heist (2017) | Prod. Julian Alvarado
Warren in the Aftermath (2017) | Prod. Becca Lonngren
REDSITE (2017) | Prod. Clayton Schiebel
The Smile Bunch - "Wicked No More" (2017) | Prod. Akayla Lewis
Rent Controlled (2017) | Prod. Kate Hess
In Hot Water (2017) | Prod. Julian Alvarado
Intruder (2017) | Prod. Axel Alarcon

2016

Things That Go (2016) | Prod. Giovanna Salzillo
Hallways by R.C. CAT (2016) | Prod. Malynne Emrich
Sometimes (2016) | Dir. Sarah May, Prod. Julian Alvarado
Here Kitty, Kitty (2016) | Produced by Bridget Keene & Laura Munn
Opposites Retract (2016) | Produced by Julian Alvarado
Chosen (Music Video) (2016) | Prod. Vicky Chapa
2WENTY (2016) | Dir Gabriela Gonzalez, Produced by Joshua Gonzalez

2015

Plus One (2015) | Prod.Bridget Keene & Julian Alvarado
Myopia (2015) | Prod. Gabriela Gonzalez
Expecting (2015) | Prod. Julian Alvarado & Sarah May

2014

The Pyramids (2014) | Dir. Larissa Garcia-Baab, Prod. Stephanie Garzia
PB (2014) | prod. Beth Aavang