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:

MONTHLY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS:

Every 2nd Tuesday @ 7pm

Monthly

CFAA ACTORS WORKSHOP

with Jason Bortz

and Donna Lisa Otto

Tues., March 10th, 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, 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

Host: Aaron Leong

LOCATIONS & PERMITS
featuring Location Manager Stan Bautista
and Sac's Film Commisioner Jennifer West (l-r)N

Every 3rd Tuesday @ 7pm

Monthly Filmmakers Forum

A CFAA Education Forum
with Aaron Leong & Friends

Filmmakers Forum

with Aaron Leong

and Jeff Fong

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
7pm-9pm

Introducing...

The CFAA Filmmaking Series!!

Month by month, the CFAA will guide attendees in learning the step-by-step process of making a short film. Every month will bring us closer and closer to the actual production of this, and the script has been selected, so come and find out more on every 3rd Tuesday!

The best talent in the production industry will be here to inform and aid the CFAA team to help YOU to make a movie!!

2nd Month of
The Filmmaking Series

CALL TIME:
March 17th @ 7pm

LOCATIONS & PERMITS

LOCATIONS:
with Stan Bautista,
Location Manager
will talk about locations:

- how to secure
- how to treat the location
- what we talk about on the scout
- what we talk about during the tech
- what is often overlooked
- parking
- base camp
- staging
- power
- distractions (planes, trains, etc)

PERMITS:
with Jennifer West,
Sacramento Film Commissioner
will talk about permitting
- why it’s important
- how to do it
- what’s it cost
- what to avoid

Don't miss a single month of this exciting program, and if you want to be a part of the production team, you better show up ready to learn and work!

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SCHEDULE OF 3rd TUESDAY FILMMAKING SERIES:

February 17- The Script. Read through, breakdown of script.
March 17 - Locations & Permitting
April 21 - Shot Lists and Scheduling
May 12 and 19 - Auditions & Casting
June 13-14 and 16 - Production days (13-14 weekend)
July 11-12 and 21 - Production days (11-12 weekend)
August 18 - Picture lock and Edit/Spotting session
September 15 - Sound Design
October 20 - Music/Scoring
November 17 - Color
December 15 - Screenings

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

The Screenwriters Lab introduces DAVID FLANAGAN

Every 4th Tuesday @ 7pm

Monthly

CFAA Screenwriters Lab

featuring:

Author, Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Creative Director, Speaker

DAVID FLANAGAN

Tues., March 24th, 2026
@ 7pm-9pm

David Flanagan is a Sacramento-based author, screenwriter, filmmaker, and creative director with a passion for visual storytelling and narrative craft across all media.

He has been creating his whole life, in almost every type of media that can be imagined. His background lends itself to a level of quality work that has been his calliing card. We are lucky to have him bring his skills and experience to the CFAA Screenwriters Lab!

David is affiliated with the following:
American Advertising Federation • American Marketing Association • International Newspaper Marketing Association • California Dental Association • CORE Financial Advisors • Adobe Users Group • The Art Institute International Feature Film Market • University of California Davis • Cal Poly Pomona • Drexel University • California Community Colleges • Jesuit Preparatory • Sonoma Business Council • Sacramento Fine Arts Association.

Imported Studios

1767 Tribute Rd., Suite J,
Sacramento CA

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 $50 per year.
Click HERE to sign up today with Paypal