CFAA FILM TALK 

Lively and informative online conversations with some of the most talented people in our industry!
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Join the conversations on Facebook Live for these in-person CFAA FILM TALKS -
​or watch past episodes below. 

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Chris King,
​Writer, Director

CFAA FILM TALK
​MAY 12th, 2020
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​Filmmakers Chris King and his Producer partner and wife Heather share their short film 'Pipe Dream'.
The duo answer questions about the making of the award winning short film and share their filmmaking experiences with this heartwarming and unauthorized biopic short film on the early years of entertainment icon Carol Burnett. It's SO good...

Jennie Church-Cooper
Executive Producer for
​Patriot Act with Hasan Minaj

Live on Facebook 
CFAA FILM TALK
​Tues., June 9th, 7-8pm

Jennie Church-Cooper is a talent & literary manager/producer at Haven Entertainment who has spent over a decade supporting her multi- hyphenate writer-performer clients in their work performing/writing/ directing original content across all platforms. She’s an Executive Producer of the acclaimed Emmy Award-winning Netflix series Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj. She’s also a double winner of the prestigious Peabody Award.
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Film Commissioners:

​Jennifer West - Sacramento
Kathleen Dodge - El Dorado
Beverly Lewis - Placer 

Live on Facebook 
CFAA FILM TALK
​Tues., July 7th, 7pm

Your local film office is your champion in filmmaking.  These commissioners are there to help you navigate the filmmaking waters in their region, to provide permits and share location advice, and to promote and sell our local region(s) as ideal production destinations. Production is slowly opening back up - and any crew or talent coming on set will need to know what to expect and how to behave.  Meet these hardworking ladies and learn how they are approaching making movies and growing media in the COVID world, and what you can do to get involved.

Mark S. Allen 
7 time Emmy Award winning
Movie and TV producer & host 
with  
Sally Forcier
Casting Director, Producer 

This creative duo have been long time champions of local filmmaking and production.  They have successfully teamed up to work together on several movies - and one of their funniest venture 'BALLBUSTER' slated to release on August 11th, 2020.
 It's a comedic romp that includes several local cast and crew in the production. Get an inside look at the making of a feature film and what the pair have coming up next. 

Live on Facebook 
CFAA FILM TALK
​Tues., August 4th, 7pm
Tues., Sept. 29th 
Two Kisses
 a Zoom-produced
short film & discussion
with  
Tara Smith Grover
Donna Lisa Otto
Corrine Paquin
Mim Paquin
Mark Morlock

'Two Kisses' is a poignant story 
about love that reflects life in ​COVID times. Join us LIVE to view the film and then talk with the production team involved in creating this SAG based project made during the pandemic.
Tues., Nov. 10th 
​Actor, Writer, Filmmaker
Perry King
interviewed by
Beverly Lewis 
Placer Co. Film Commissioner

​First known as a top leading man actor in the 70's and 80s, and today he is a native of the Sac-Sierra region - and is now making his way as a Filmmaker/Producer of the feature film 'The Divide'. Perry King has created a passion project that strikes hearts and raises awareness of Alzheimers in a poignant film, shot in a stark, black and white format. His acting resume and further adventures in filmmaking
will be discussed. Join us in a conversation with Perry and his good friend and Placer County film commissioner Beverly Lewis, where we unpack his saddle and learn about his journey, and say goodbye to our friend Beverly who is retiring on Npvember 19th! ​

Tues., Jan. 26, 2021 
​Arts Advocate & Champion
Shira Lane
The Atium / CreaTV

CreaTV introduces
'How To Be Creative'
TV Series

Meet Shira Lane, learn about this cool new program sponsored by the California Cable Commission, and find out how you can get involved!
​SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN
CreaTV is seeking content that can educate, inform, inspire and enlighten audiences ages K-12.
Get paid for these short (max. 5 minutes) videos and get exposure for your work as well.

GET PAID FOR
APPROVED CONTENT!

Atrium 916 will be assessing Sacramento County submissions, creating one coherent TV series from selected entries. Submissions should be illuminating, enriching, showcasing ingenuity, compassion, and creativity. The TV show of 20 episodes will be aired on KVIE and Access Sacramento.
Tues., Mar. 16, 2021 
​Producer, Distributor
Larry Meistrich
Nehst Studios

Larry stumbled into film as an extra and was soon funding his first feature film (Sling Blade) via American Express. He hired Billy Bob Thornton to star and direct it, received the largest fee ($10 million from Miramax) for an independent film at a film market at that time, and ended up being the recipient of an Academy Award for his efforts. 
Larry was part of the team that created one of the first independent film studios. The Shooting Gallery (1991-2001) provided a creative space for aspiring filmmakers in New York that produced many notable filmmakers and films which garnered Meistrich even more recognition and awards, including 'Sling Blade', 'You Can Count On Me', 'Laws of Gravity', 'Strangeland', 'Niagra Niagra' and others. He went on to create Nehst Studios, a film production and distribution company that has helped over 140 films find their audiences. 

Robin Kincade, Producer

CFAA FILM TALK
​MAY 19th, 2020

​Accomplished Producer Robin Kincade has been in the business for over 25 years working as a freelance Producer, Location Professional and Photographer. She presents 'Breaking into the Film Business... How to be a Successful Production Assistant'

Joel Church-Cooper 
Creator/Writer/Producer
/Showrunner for Brockmire

Live on Facebook 
CFAA FILM TALK
​Tues., June 16th, 7-8pm

Joel Church-Cooper is from Sacramento  He’s currently the Executive Producer and Showrunner of BROCKMIRE on IFC, which he co-created with Hank Azaria. Additionally, he is a Co-Executive Producer on the show FUTURE MAN (Hulu), and previously wrote on the TV shows: UNDATEABLE (NBC), GROUND FLOOR (TBS), UP ALL NIGHT (NBC), and MEN AT WORK (TBS) 
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Actor
Christopher Holley
with  
Actor/Acting Coach 
Dennis Glasco

Live on Facebook 
CFAA FILM TALK
​Tues., July 14th, 7pm

Friends, peers, partners and co-conspirators for many years... Dennis and Chris represent the many professional actors who are working and training here in Sacramento, who often hold down a day job and still secure paid acting gigs at home, in LA, and all over the country...  How do they juggle it all? What does it take to succeed? Find out here!

Practice Safe Sets

 Featuring On-Set Professionals talking about the new COVID protocols and procedures for safely working on set, with the following panel of industry professionals, including:
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Set Medic -
Brad Beedle
Director of Photography -
Mark Herzig
Gaffer -
Luke Seerveld
Hair/Makeup -
Lisa Zomer

Live on Facebook 
CFAA FILM TALK
​Tues., August 25th, 7pm
Tues., Oct. 13th 
A Conversation with
Mike Carroll
TV News Cameraman,
​Writer, Filmmaker
 
Learn about life as a fearless KCRA news cameraman and one-man filmmaking
team. From weather storms to fire storms, Mike Carroll has been there with his camera in the most incredible of times to capture images for the region's most epic news stories that help keep us all informed.
Tues., Nov. 17th 
​Adobe Systems, Inc.
Creative Team:
Erik Espera, Mike Burton, Ian Webb and Eric Maddox
interviewed by filmmaker
Aaron. Leong 

Adobe Systems, Inc. continues to develop cutting edge products and software that allow filmmakers to tell great visual stories. They use this team to share news, interview, record activities and to promote the company's cutting edge array of tools. They find the pulse of current creatives all over the planet and participate in some amazing events too. It's truly a dream gig, and all of these guys are Sacramento natives who have deep roots here.
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Wed., Feb. 10, 2021 
​Casting & Production
Sally Forcier
Forcier Casting & Productions
 
Sally Forcier is a 'force' in the local film production industry, working as a casting, acting and producing professional for over 21 years. She is here to provide a sneak preview of her new 3-week acting workshop: "Experience the Film acting process", which will provide a fun, unique training that every actor needs in auditioning for Film. Class is scheduled for March 10-24:
Experience The Film
Acting Process
1st class: Casting; receive sides, submit self tape and hear feedback from a Casting Director (which never happens).
2nd class: You're hired, experience a table read of full script with all cast members.
3rd class: How to prepare for your shoot days, who to work with while on set, marking up your script, how to use your sides, paperwork and how to ready for your scenes
Tues., April 20, 2021 
​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 ​

Hilton J. Day,​
​1st AD

CFAA FILM TALK
​MAY 26th, 2020

​Hilton J. Day is a highly regarded, freelance Assistant Director in the film and video production industry.
By establishing a thorough breakdown and schedule, Day makes sure that every shoot is executed with precision. Day has worked on several feature film and television productions.​

Babz Bitela
Screenwriters
​Agent

Live on Facebook 
CFAA FILM TALK
​Tues., June 23rd, 7-8pm

​As a former Jr. Publicist for Robert Light Agency (composer clients), Babz moved from press releases, to novel writing, to editor for screenwriters. WGA Agent Ed Silver read her book A FULL MOON MORNING and asked her to join him in pitching screenplays  and Ed then made her partner. Babz is moving from agent to manager in 2020

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Leah Latham,
Production Supervisor
​at Walt Disney
​Animation Studios

with Bex Francis
​Women in Film, 
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Live on Facebook 
CFAA FILM TALK
​Tues., July 28th, 7pm
“...a good tube of lipstick and you
can take over the world...” -LL

Interviewed by film friend Bex Francis, Leah Latham shared stories about her personal journey, the process of creating and working on animated features and shorts, what has inspired her, and so much more. 

WRITER, AUTHOR, SPEAKER,
FILM PRODUCER
Gary W. Goldstein 
introduces
Breaking Into Hollywood
​- A Master Course

Gary W. Goldstein is well known for his success as a producer in films like Pretty Woman, The Mothman Prophesies and Under Siege, but his success as an entrepreneur, speaker and educator are soon going to be eclipsing that fame with his recent Master Course: 'Breaking Into Hollywood'. Created to assist those who are serious in pursuing a career in the film industry.

Live on Facebook 
CFAA FILM TALK
​Tues., Sept. 8th, 7pm
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Tues., Oct. 20th 
with Producers 
Debbie Brubaker &
 Robin Kincade 
Debbie’s specialties are budgeting for any media project, networking the right crew members with directors/projects, and creating an environment for a successful outcome. 

​Robin is well known to Sacramento and Bay area filmmakers as a producer, location scout, photographer and mentor in production, and creator of 'Breaking into the Film Business... How to be a Successful Production Assistant'.   
FIRST WEBCAST OF 2021!
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Tues., Jan. 19th 
with Matt Salvo
owner Salvo Image
"Making Your Passion Your Business"

Like many local creatives, Matt Salvo did what he could do to maintain his passion for photography while working a day job. Then one day that all changed, and he went from being the employee to being the employer. He hasn't looked back since, even when times were really tough... and now his business is booming while his reputation grows! 
Wed., Mar. 9th, 2021 
​Writer/Director/Editor
Manuel Crosby,
​and the Cast & Crew of
First Date
A Sundance Feature Film 

Find out what is happening to the film following it’s Sundance premier, and what lessons they learned along the way.  And psst…You may recognize some the faces in this online conversation as some of Sacramento favorites creatives and longtime CFAA friends! Webcast includes:
Manuel Crosby - PRODUCER
Ryan Adams - VINCE
Tyson Brown - MIKE
Shelby Duclos - KELSEY
Nicole Berry - SGT. DAVIS
Leah Finity - DARLA
Jesse Janzen - THE CAPTAIN
Sam Ademola - DEPUTY DUCHOVNY
Josh Fesler - BRETT
Andrew Hobgood - GRIP 
Scott Noble - SOUND RECORDIST
Dave Remier - SHANNON
Tues., May 18th, 2021 
​Women In Film San Francisco Bay Area (WIFSFBA)
Tasha Nesbitt
& Julie Rubio

​Meet Tasha Nesbitt and Julie Rubio of WIFSFBA and learn about this vital Bay Area organization and the powerhouse women who run it. 

Learn about WIFSFBA - the organization that represents the specific interests of women filmmakers and actors.
 
Sacramento works closely with many SF/Bay area film folks and services, and the CFAA wants you to know more about those who can provide resources, access and information to you in your film quests.