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NAB 2025: Creative Tools and Goats
From goat-powered livestreams to app-controlled lighting, NAB 2025 brought bold ideas and inclusive energy. CFA was proud to engage with tools, people, and practices that support underrepresented filmmakers and push the boundaries of creative storytelling.
URSA Cine Immersive Camera Expands Access to Apple Vision Pro Filmmaking
Discover the innovative URSA Cine Immersive Camera designed for immersive Apple Vision Pro content, enhancing filmmaking possibilities in the industry.
CreamSource Launches Slyyd App to Simplify Pro Lighting Control
At NAB 2025, CreamSource launched the Slide app—a powerful, brand-agnostic lighting tool designed for accessibility. With intuitive controls, color calibration, and Lookbook features, Slide empowers all filmmakers, aligning with CFA’s mission to support inclusive, efficient storytelling.
Maximize Creative Connections and Innovation at NAB
NAB 2025 buzzed with creativity, tech, and community. CFA’s founders shared tips on maximizing your experience—like using giveaways to guide networking, attending panels, and exploring hands-on gear. It's more than an expo; it's a chance to connect, collaborate, and grow as a filmmaker.
NAB 2025: Creative Tools and Goats
From goat-powered livestreams to app-controlled lighting, NAB 2025 brought bold ideas and inclusive energy. CFA was proud to engage with tools, people, and practices that support underrepresented filmmakers and push the boundaries of creative storytelling.
VAMP of All Trades: Liana’s Path to Creative Freedom and Community
Liana, aka VAMP, proves you don’t have to fit into one box to thrive in film. From puppets to production, her journey shows how embracing all your passions—and building community—is key.
William Hellmuth Builds "Alone" Through Storytelling and Collaboration
Filmmaker William Hellmuth joined CFA to reflect on his short film "Alone" and the power of storytelling through collaboration. From adapting literature to overcoming VFX hurdles, William’s journey shows how courage, community, and creative vision can bring indie films to life.
How Colorists and DPs Build Visual Language Together
At NAB 2025, senior colorist Cody Baker shared how collaboration between colorists and DPs shapes storytelling. From lookbooks to shared language, his insights highlight the power of communication, tech, and trust—core values embraced by CFA to support underrepresented filmmakers.
How to Choose the Right Film Festivals for Your Work
At NAB 2025, Katie Bignell of Festival Formula emphasized that choosing the right festivals not just the biggest, can elevate a film’s impact. Her insights support CFA’s mission to guide underrepresented filmmakers toward meaningful industry connections.
Editors' Picks
How We Shot a Mythical Arctic Fantasy Inside a Tiki Bar—in Just 12 Hours
We shot King Kang-Mi in 12 hours at a tiki bar turned frozen shipwreck. What started as a wild idea about a fallen Yeti king became a mythic short film—complete with original sea shanties, VFX, and a world built from pure imagination.
Travel Grading with Colorist Paul Westerbeck: How to Stay Productive on the Go
Colorist Paul Westerbeck shares how his portable grading setup—featuring the new micro color panel—lets him deliver high-quality results on the go. Designed for speed, power, and mobility, it’s a game-changer for post pros working under tight deadlines.
Claudio Miranda ASC + Tilta: Making "The X Gift" with an iPhone
In a powerful collaboration, Tilta and Oscar-winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda, ASC, present The X Gift — a heartfelt short film that explores universal emotion and cultural connection through bold, modern storytelling.