Explore "The Refinery": LA Center Studios & First Entertainment Showcase
Discover a new coworking space for creatives and join a panel on building stronger creative communities in the entertainment industry.
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Kickstarter’s 2026 Open Call for Short Films Is Live
Join Kickstarter’s 2026 Long Story Short initiative and launch your short film with platform-wide promotion this March. Narrative, animation, and documentary filmmakers are invited to apply and prepare now.
“Rolls” | A Short Film
Watch "Rolls" — a short film made through the CFA Film Challenge and released as part of our ongoing showcase of completed challenge projects.
Study an Oscar-Nominated Screenplay with StoryBoardDG: "It Was Just an Accident"
Join StoryBoardDG on February 9 for an in-depth online discussion of Jafar Panahi’s Oscar-nominated screenplay, led by filmmaker and screenwriter Diana Lesmez.
Haunted Frames: Isabel Siragusa’s "2x6" Unveils a Dark Photo Booth Mystery at CFA Quarterly Film Challenge
Award-winning filmmaker Isabel Siragusa steps into psychological horror with 2x6, a tense short set inside a photo booth. Made during the CFA Quarterly Film Challenge, the film highlights how preparation, community collaboration, and adaptability can turn tight constraints into creative strength.
Submissions Are Open for The Reel Champions Shorts Fest 2026
TRC invites filmmakers to submit short films directed by women and non-binary creatives for its third annual celebration of bold, underrepresented voices.
Adele Thomas Wins CFA Film Challenge with Bold, Sardonic Short "Yoga Pants"
Cornish filmmaker Adele Thomas turns a TV pilot into "Yoga Pants", a sharp, heartfelt CFA Challenge winner powered by collaboration, resilience, and creative risk.
Celebrate the Season with Off The Page’s Holiday Mixer
Join Off The Page, The Reel Champions, CFA, The Women of Hollywood Society, and The Rep Squad for a festive evening celebrating women and non-binary creatives shaping film and television.
Capturing Grief in Motion: Bren Cukier’s "Last Resort" Bridges Memory and Loss
Bren Cukier’s "Last Resort" intertwines home videos and new footage to turn a family trip into a tender reflection on memory, grief, and the enduring bonds of family.
Alternative Financing: Fiscal Sponsorship 101
Learn how to access nonprofit funding, grants, and tax-deductible donations through fiscal sponsorship—an essential tool for independent filmmakers seeking alternative financing.
From Freelance to Funded: A Film Finance Masterclass with First Entertainment
Join Indeana Underhill and Meyoung Spektor from First Entertainment Credit Union for a 1.5-hour film finance masterclass designed to help filmmakers turn creative careers into financial stability.
Wylie Anderson’s “How to Cry on Command” Confronts Digital Girlhood
Wylie Anderson’s "How to Cry on Command" explores online identity, childhood, and the dark side of digital culture in a dystopian school setting.
Finding Light in the Madness: Julian Park’s "Shitfly" Breaks the Psyche Wide Open
Julian Park transforms personal burnout into "Shitfly", a haunting psychological thriller of guilt, fire, and fragile hope.
Haunting Heartbeats: Alex Chew’s "I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead" Redefines Horror
At FilmQuest 2025, Alex Chew’s "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" delivers a haunting, heartfelt ghost story centering strong women and emotional truth.
Slashing Through Suppression: Richard Rotter’s Twisted Satire “Meat Crayon”
Richard Rotter’s "Meat Crayon" fuses slasher horror and dark satire to expose how emotional repression can turn creativity into chaos.
Inside "Grunge": How Rene Rivas Turns Rock Energy Into Horror Cinema
Award-winning filmmaker Rene Rivas fuses rock and horror in "Grunge", a suspenseful indie short featuring hypnotic visuals and raw energy at FilmQuest 2025.