Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)

CFAA Meetings
3x per month
now taking place at

Imported Studios:
1767 Tribute Rd, Suite J
Sacramento 95815

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NOTE: Non-Member Admission Fees have increased to $10.

DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIPS
ARE STILL AVAILABLE!

Annual membership is $50...
NOW Get TWO Years
for only $65!!
Membership info at www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership

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Support local filmmaking
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)

2nd Tuesdays @ 7pm

Actors Workshop -

3rd Tuesdays @ 7pm

Filmmaker Forum -

4th Tuesdays @ 7pm Screenwriters Lab

ALL EVENTS HELD AT
Imported Studios
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

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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:
[email protected]

We Appreciate Our Sponsors

FOR Filmmakers, Actors and Writers

BY Filmmakers, Actors and Writers.

The CFAA is here for YOU.

The CFAA is a non-profit arts service organization dedicated to connecting, informing and edcating filmmakers, writers, actors and crew who live and work in the Sacramento Capital region and it's surrounding NorCal counties.

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

Check out our Programs - Tuesday Nights @ 7pm:

You Are Invited!

CFAA and Imported Studios

After-Holiday Party

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

The Party the Sacramento Film

Scene Has Been Waiting For!

Join the Capital Film Arts Alliance & Imported Studios for our Annual After-Holiday Social.

Kick off the 2026 film season with the ultimate social gathering for the Sac-Sierra region. Whether you're an actor, writer, producer, or crew member, this is your night to connect, celebrate, and find your next creative partner.

Explore Imported Studios, our amazing home for monthly meetings and a premier resource for affordable studio space in Sacramento.

When: Saturday, February 21st | 5 PM – 9 PM
Where: Imported Studios (1767 Tribute Rd., #J, Sacramento)
The Goods: Light appetizers, desserts, + no-host beer & wine bar.
Admission: Members: FREE Guests: $20

Become a Member & Attend for Free

MONTHLY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS:

Every 2nd Tuesday @ 7pm

Monthly

CFAA ACTORS WORKSHOP

with Jason Bortz

See you in 2026!

Tues., January 13th, 2026
@ 7pm-9pm

at Imported Studios
1767 Tribute Rd., Suite J,
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 $10 for non-members.
Membership info at www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership

Aaron Leong

Every 3rd Tuesday @ 7pm

Monthly Filmmakers Forum

A CFAA Education Forum
with Aaron Leong & Friends

Filmmakers Forum

with Aaron Leong

Tuesday, Jan 20th, 2025
7pm-9pm

at Imported Studios

It's time for another

MEET & GREET

Come introduce yourself and meet some of the best people in our creative community! Producers, Directors, Camera Crew, Writers, Actors, Editors, Musicians and more are sure to be there.

There is never enough time to schmooze and to let people know who YOU are!

Join us to learn, network, share, connect, encourage, motivate, laugh... Bring your headshots and business cards too!

CFAA FILMMAKER FORUM IS HOSTED BY AARON LEONG
Aaron Leong is a board member of the CFAA who is an accomplished cinematographer and director. He went to SF State University’s Theatre Dept for a double emphasis in Performance and Directing. After working for several years as an actor for Kaiser Permanente’s Educational Theatre Programs, he started a production company. During that time, he started to do more commercial filmmaking and went back to school for film at The Art Institute in Sacramento, focusing more on Directing and Cinematography. He continued his cinematography training at the Global Cinematography Institute in Los Angeles where he was taught by renowned ASC members such as Vilmos Zsigmond, Dean Cundey and Russell Carpenter among others. After 20 years in various areas in the industry, Aaron has directed features, shorts and commercials and has DP’d for features, shorts, documentaries, reality TV, commercials, and corporate work just to name a few. Aaron also has 18+ years of experience flying Steadicams and is an M2 Volt owner/operator.
He also rents out a lot of gear to productions. You can check it out at www.4thwallfilmworks.com.

Admission is FREE to CFAA members, and $10 for non-members.

Membership info at www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership

at Imported Studios
1767 Tribute Rd., Suite J,
Sacramento

Todd Bull Dawn Spinella

Every 4th Tuesday @ 7pm

Monthly

CFAA Screenwriters Lab

featuring:

Writers Educational Forum

& Script Table Reads/Reviews

co-hosted by
- Todd Bull
- Dawn Spinella

Tues., January 27th, 2026
@ 7pm-9pm

at Imported Studios
1767 Tribute Rd., Suite J,
Sacramento

The 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 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.

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. $10 for Non-members.
Annual membership donation is $50 and this yearly fee provides entry to ALL CFAA meetings and workshops. Info at www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership

FEES: (for public events)
Admission is free to CFAA members and $10 per meeting for non-members and guests.
All ages, skills and experiences are welcome!

MEMBERSHIP:
Only $45 per year.
Click HERE to sign up today with Paypal