About Us:
The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA) was co-founded in 2004 by Laurie Pederson, Jason Bortz and Bryan Darling. It became a non-profit association in 2007, with the help of Mary Beth Barber. Together, this dedicated group created the most respected association for film creatives in the Sacramento and surrounding NorCal regions.
The CFAA is dedicated to the development of the film community and growth of the film and media industry in the Sacramento-Sierra regions.
Offering monthly programs for filmmakers, writers, and actors; the CFAA’s workshops, advocacy and meetings have been pivotal in the successful training and communications required to educate and grow our creative economy and it's community. Our annual membership and single programs are offered at a low cost and the organization is run by professionals from every craft who volunteer their time.
(photo l-r): Jeff Fong, Donna Lisa Otto, Laurie Pederson, Elizabeth Anne Springett, Stan Bautista, Eileen Hoang, Steve Orcino, Aaron Leong.
Mission:
To support independent filmmaking, to encourage all filmmakers, writers, actors and crew to grow their skills, share resources and make great content. To educate, advocate and encourage the creative community in the Sacramento-Sierra region.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE... AND WE'VE GOT A GREAT ONE!
CFAA Board of Directors 2026-2027
President Laurie Pederson, Secretary Elizabeth Anne Springett, Board Members: Steve Orcino, Donna Lisa Otto, Aaron Leong, Stan Bautista, Eileen Hoang,
-- Positions Currently Open: Treasurer, VP, Membership, Fundraising.
Actors Workshop Instructor: Jason Bortz
Filmmaking Series Leader: Aaron Leong
Screenwriting Instructor: David Flanagan
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CFAA Board of Directors 2024-2025
President Laurie Pederson, VP/Treasurer Mary Beth Barber, Secretary Elizabeth Anne Springett, Board members: Steve Orcino, Donna Lisa Otto, Aaron Leong, D'Adonis Moquette, Stan Bautista, Todd Bull.
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Emeritus / Advisory Board of Directors: Mamie Jean Calvert, Jack Dever, Sally Forcier, Rick Kuebler, Jefferey Ogata
The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA) was co-founded in 2004 by Laurie Pederson, Jason Bortz and Bryan Darling. It became a non-profit association in 2007, with the help of Mary Beth Barber. Together, this dedicated group created the most respected association for film creatives in the Sacramento and surrounding NorCal regions.
The CFAA is dedicated to the development of the film community and growth of the film and media industry in the Sacramento-Sierra regions.
Offering monthly programs for filmmakers, writers, and actors; the CFAA’s workshops, advocacy and meetings have been pivotal in the successful training and communications required to educate and grow our creative economy and it's community. Our annual membership and single programs are offered at a low cost and the organization is run by professionals from every craft who volunteer their time.
(photo l-r): Jeff Fong, Donna Lisa Otto, Laurie Pederson, Elizabeth Anne Springett, Stan Bautista, Eileen Hoang, Steve Orcino, Aaron Leong.
Mission:
To support independent filmmaking, to encourage all filmmakers, writers, actors and crew to grow their skills, share resources and make great content. To educate, advocate and encourage the creative community in the Sacramento-Sierra region.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE... AND WE'VE GOT A GREAT ONE!
CFAA Board of Directors 2026-2027
President Laurie Pederson, Secretary Elizabeth Anne Springett, Board Members: Steve Orcino, Donna Lisa Otto, Aaron Leong, Stan Bautista, Eileen Hoang,
-- Positions Currently Open: Treasurer, VP, Membership, Fundraising.
Actors Workshop Instructor: Jason Bortz
Filmmaking Series Leader: Aaron Leong
Screenwriting Instructor: David Flanagan
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CFAA Board of Directors 2024-2025
President Laurie Pederson, VP/Treasurer Mary Beth Barber, Secretary Elizabeth Anne Springett, Board members: Steve Orcino, Donna Lisa Otto, Aaron Leong, D'Adonis Moquette, Stan Bautista, Todd Bull.
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Emeritus / Advisory Board of Directors: Mamie Jean Calvert, Jack Dever, Sally Forcier, Rick Kuebler, Jefferey Ogata
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