Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)

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Greetings from
our film family
to yours!!

NOTICE -
Due to the corona virus,
the CFAA has canceled regular in-person monthly events.
Please watch this
website for updates.

Be safe and follow COVID guidelines so we can be together again soon.

CFAA MONTHLY PROGRAMS:

4th Tuesdays @ 6:30pmScreenwriters Lab ZOOM Meetings

CFAA TESTIMONIALS: 

Laurie, you are so much the glue that holds our media community together, with opportunities and information - and we’re so lucky! Thanks for continuing with the newsletter’s publication!
- Beverly Lewis,
Placer County Film Commissioner

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The most important thing I've learned about being a filmmaker in Sacramento is that the CFAA has your back. I'm just getting started with my journey, but at every turn, CFAA has been there with information, connections, and most importantly, encouragement.
I highly recommend you join so you don't get left behind. Thanks, CFAA!
~ Kat Kinglsley
Filmmaker

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The CFAA is a great way to
meet, reconnect and communicate
with Sacramento's top film
and media makers.
You should check it out!
-Rick Kuebler,
My Hero Productions

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I can’t tell you how much
the CFAA means to me!
They have been there and helped
me thru the years make by making
me a better filmmaker and by giving
a place to create business and personal relationships with professional folks
in industry of entertainment!
-Cliff Allen,
Screams 4 Reel

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To submit your CFAA testimonial - please contact us by email:
info@capitalfilmarts.org

FOR Filmmakers, BY Filmmakers.
The CFAA is here for YOU.

The CFAA is a non-profit arts service organization for filmmakers, writers, actors and crew
living and working in the Sacramento region and surrounding NorCal counties.

* Online discussions for Filmmakers, Writers & Actors
* Free Weekly Newsletter
* Discounts and professional resources.
* Valuable Networking Opportunities
* Workshops, Contests, Events, Screenings, Film Festivals & More

Expand Your Creative Skills and
Increase Film Industry Connections
with the Capital Film Arts Alliance

We look forward to seeing you in person again soon!
In the meantime, check out the new writing contest and webcast:

Lively and informative webcast bringing you online conversations with some of the most talented people in our Northern California creative industry! Join the discussions on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/CapitalFilmArts for CFAA FILM TALK on the following dates and times, and bring your questions, or check the website for links to view the interviews afterwards in case you miss it.

Click to view past episodes
of CFAA FILM TALK

CALLING ALL WRITERS!
The CFAA Screenwriters Lab announces

Enter Today!
CFAA LOGLINE Contest
Cash prizes and CFAA t-shirts for the top three entries:
$150 for 1st | $100 for 2nd | $50 for 3rd
Runner ups will receive a cool new edition of the CFAA t-shirt too!

What is a Logline?
A logline is a one or two sentence summary of your screenplay that conveys
the premise but also adds an emotional aspect that hooks the reader.
It includes the main character, set-up, and central conflict in a concise, enticing way.

Share your best script idea(s) in LOGLINE format whether it's from
an existing script, or one that's still in your head! Win some cash!
Perhaps this will motivate some new productions?

SUBMIT ENTRIES BY MAY 11th VIA EMAIL TO:
scripts@capitalfilmarts.org
Check contest rules before submitting!
Subject line: LOGLINE Contest Entry
Include your name and contact info.

*LOGLINE Contest entrants must be CFAA members in good standing, but if you slipped and need to catch up on your membership, we are offering a hugely discounted annual rate of only $25 for contest entrants who need to join or renew your membership for the next 12 months - so take advantage of the offer and click HERE to join, then submit your contest entry by May 11th! Good luck!
Click HERE for Discounted Membership: $25 Donation annually
(Offered to students and entrants of CFAA contests that require current membership.)

CFAA LOGLINE CONTEST RULES:

Must be active CFAA member (see above).
Maximum of 2 entries per person.
One prize per person.
Must be original content.
Must be received by May 11th
All decisions by judges are final.

Winners will be announced first during the May 25th writers meeting.
Entrants will also be added to the CFAA Screenwriters Lab email list - so you will be updated and invited to monthly meetings and activities too!

RESOURCES
https://www.raindance.org/10-tips-for-writing-loglines/
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/write-compelling-logline-examples/#What-is-a-logline?
https://screencraft.org/2019/07/29/101-best-movie-loglines-screenwriters-can-learn-from/
https://www.filmdaily.tv/logline/top-box-office-logline-examples
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-logline/

EMAIL YOUR CONTEST ENTRIES HERE

CFAA FILM TALK
with Peter Bond
Writer, Director,
Creator of Creatures

Peter Bond
Writer/Director/Creature creator of "Galaxy Express". Born in Grass Valley, Peter has been in the Sac scene about 10 years now. Peter is a creature creator/writer/director who loves everything Henson. he's been making creature puppets in his garage for years now and loves putting them on film with live actors, bridging that gap between fantasy and reality. There's a whole world that is being created by his own hands and we get to check it out up close and personal at the upcoming CFAA FILM TALK!

Check out the trailer for Galaxy Express here:
https://www.facebook.com/peter.bond.7140/videos/10158847747478610

Live on Facebook
CFAA FILM TALK
Tues., April 20th, 7pm
www.facebook.com/CapitalFilmArts

LINK TO FINAL INTERVIEW:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecNpOQNLYn0

Every 4th Tuesday @ 6:30pm

CFAA
SCREENWRITERS LAB (YAY!)
Zoom Meetings
4th Tuesdays @ 6:30pm

Email Jack Dever and Rick Kuebler at scripts@capitalfilmarts.org to join the group email list and receive scripts for review and communications about upcoming meetings and Zoom links. Improve your writing through peer review, evaluation and advice from writers with all experience levels. Make valuable connections, get motivated and take your writing to a new level!

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FEES: (for public events)
Admission is free to CFAA members and $6 per meeting for non-members and guests.
All skills and experiences are welcome!

MEMBERSHIP:
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What did you miss?
Catch up with the CFAA's schedule of guest speakers and instructors
who share their experience and expertise with our members.
(Video courtesy of Mark Gonzales)