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Through the CFAA. 100% of all donated proceeds go back into the organization's programs and events. Fees are tax deductible. 
CFAA PROGRAMS:
(unless otherwise stated)
1767 Tribute Rd, Suite #J, Sacramento
1767 Tribute Rd, Suite #J, Sacramento
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 - - - - - - - - - - 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 - - - - - - - - - - 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 - - - - - - - - - - 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 - - - - - - - To submit your CFAA testimonial - please contact us by email: [email protected] We Appreciate Our Sponsors
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Check out our Programs Tuesday Nights @ 7pm
Every 2nd Tuesday @ 7pm
Monthly
CFAA ACTORS WORKSHOP
with Jason Bortz
Tues., Sept. 8th, 2024
@ 7pm-9pm
at 1767 Tribute Rd., Suite J
in Sacramento
This is an all level class exploring the range of skills well-rounded actors must consider when taking on the craft of acting. From script breakdown, vocal and physical work, improvisation, monologue and scene study, film analysis and character work, this is a condensed 2- hour sampler designed to broaden the mind and strengthen the skill-sets from beginners to professionals. It's time to work your acting muscles with instructor Jason Bortz! (Round II) who brings his energetic vibe to our gathering, sharing his experience and acting tips, as well as his background as a filmmaker. It's time to stretch your acting muscles and embrace the acting craft through fun, knowledge and movement. You will love this program!
Admission is FREE to CFAA members, and only $6 for non-members.
Membership info at www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership
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Every 3rd Tuesday @ 7pm
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The Art of Filmmaking
is a series of valuable monthly programs that take attendees from specific positions in film, from Pre-Production through Post-Production, and all the skills and stages required to complete a project successfully.
LEARN FROM THE BEST!
Join us for a deeper dive into departments, workflow and duties. In order to present a close-up look at the key personnel and jobs connected to filmmaking and media production, we have assembled some of the region's top talent! This is an unprecedented gathering of producing professionals whose careers represent a wide variety of content producing, and we encourage all to attend and get the inside look at what it takes to be a respected filmmaker in producing feature movies, episodic and reality tv, and other types of content.
Admission is FREE to CFAA members, and only $6 for non-members.
Membership info at www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership
Todd Bull Dawn Spinella
Every 4th Tuesday @ 7pm
Monthly
CFAA Screenwriters Lab
featuring:
Educational Forum
Script Table Reads/Reviews
co-hosted by
- Todd Bull
- Dawn Spinella
* Tues., Oct. 22nd, 2024
@ 7pm-9pm
@ 1767 Tribute Rd., Suite J
in Sacramento
Every month at the Screenwriters Lab, you can improve your writing through table readings, peer review, evaluation and advice from writers with all experience levels. Make valuable connections, get motivated nd take your writing to a new level! Drop in and check it out!
Actors and readers are welcome to monthly table reads. Gain valuable cold-read experience and contribute your voice to the story.
The Screenwriters Lab program is held every fourth Tuesday of the month at 1767 Tribute Rd #J, Sacramento CA 95815, starting at 7PM.
The new CFAA Screenwriting Lab leadership team is shifting the focus toward teaching the craft of screenwriting, reinforcing screenwriting skills, and modeling practical applications. While the Lab is limiting its focus, peer review will remain an important ingredient.
Heading up the new team is CFAA Board Member Todd Bull, who dons the role of CFAA Screenwriting Lab Director. Todd is an award-winning screenwriter with twenty years of experience in the field. Todd spent 26 years as an actor, director, and stage manager in regional theater productions throughout the West Coast.
Joining the team is Dawn Spinella, who will anchor screenwriting instruction in her role as CFAA Screenwriting Lab Education Director. Dawn’s skills are as varied as they are impressive. She justifiably calls herself the Swiss army knife of screenwriting and filmmaking. She writes, directs, produces, teaches and brews a mean espresso.
Update from Dawn: The CFAA Screenwriter's Lab is taking an exciting leap forward, expanding beyond traditional screenwriting exercises to offer an unprecedented opportunity for filmmakers of all kinds. While screenwriters have long benefited from our live session reads, organized table reads with actors, and in-depth screenwriting education, we're now adding an entirely new dimension: turning scripts into films. Over the next several months, our writers will have the chance to test ideas, collaborate on rewrites, and, ultimately, bring those stories to life on screen. This initiative isn’t just about writing—it's an immersive education in the entire filmmaking process. Participants will gain hands-on experience in film production, learning the ins and outs of collaboration, production, and even post-production (yes- we're covering editing). It's an opportunity to take scripts off the page and transform them into real, tangible works of art—an invaluable exercise for anyone wanting to understand the interplay between the written word and visual storytelling. We’re inviting all members with an interest in filmmaking, writing, crewing, and acting to join us on this thrilling journey. Whether you're a seasoned writer or exploring your storytelling passion, the CFAA Screenwriter's Lab is creating an environment where you can hone your craft, experiment boldly, and learn alongside peers who share your dreams. Come be a part of the most dope, most collaborative, most innovative multi-hyphenate writer-filmmaker group in town, and help bring stories to life in a way no other writing-filmmaker group can match.
FULL BIOS
Seeking New Scripts!
Do you have a script that you would like to hear read out loud by actors, and 'see' it come alive for the first time? Note: CFAA membership is required to submit scripts for group review or table readings.
Membership info at www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership. If you wish to attend readings or be added to the Screenwriters list, receive Zoom links meeting notifications, and to and have scripts sent to you for review in advance of meetings, email: [email protected]
HOW MUCH?
FREE for CFAA members. $6 for Non-members.
Annual membership donation is $45 and this yearly fee provides entry to ALL CFAA meetings and workshops. Info at www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership
SIGN UP HERE
TO RECEIVE THE CFAA'S
FREE NEWSLETTER!
Stay informed and
stay connected.
[email protected]
SIGN UP HERE
TO RECEIVE THE CFAA'S
FREE NEWSLETTER!
Stay informed and
stay connected.
[email protected]
FEES: (for public events)
Admission is free to CFAA members and only $6 per meeting for non-members and guests.
All skills and experiences are welcome!
MEMBERSHIP:
Only $45 per year.
Click HERE to sign up today with Paypal
Admission is free to CFAA members and only $6 per meeting for non-members and guests.
All skills and experiences are welcome!
MEMBERSHIP:
Only $45 per year.
Click HERE to sign up today with Paypal
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.
Catch up with the CFAA's schedule of guest speakers and instructors
who share their experience and expertise with our members.
CFAA GALLERY
CFAA Film Friends and Speakers
MORE PHOTOS HERE
Here's a clip from one of our Speed Networking events.
Tons's of fun with the CFAA!
We appreciate our sponsors and members - Join today and support local film!
