Horror as Protest: "Skin" Confronts Colorism at HollyShorts
Filmmaker Urvashi Pathania confronts colorism and toxic beauty standards through surreal horror in her short film "Skin," premiering at HollyShorts.
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Kor Adana Explores Digital Immortality in "One Last Round" at HollyShorts
"Mr. Robot" writer Kor Adana premieres "One Last Round", a moving sci-fi short on grief, AI, and legacy, starring Jake McDorman and Ana Cruz Kayne.
Sylvie Weber's "Window Cleaners" Premieres at HollyShorts Film Festival
Selected for HollyShorts, "Window Cleaners" by Sylvie Weber captures the quiet moral dilemmas of undocumented workers through emotionally precise, restrained storytelling.
Etzu Shaw’s "Killing Jar" to Screen at HollyShorts Film Festival
A rational mind can’t always make sense of an emotional loss, as Etzu Shaw reveals through the quiet devastation of "Killing Jar".
Ali Cook’s “The Pearl Comb” Makes Waves at HollyShorts Film Festival
Ali Cook’s “The Pearl Comb,” a HollyShorts selection, weaves Victorian folklore and feminist themes into the story of a female doctor posing as a witch to defy societal suppression.
Bear Damen’s “Synthesize Me” Brings Electric Family Drama to HollyShorts
At HollyShorts, Bear Damen’s Synthesize Me captures a father-daughter bond through the pulse of a synthesizer, embracing night and the raw freedom of indie filmmaking.
Alexander Farah’s "One Day This Kid" Hits HollyShorts Film Festival
Alexander Farah’s short film "One Day This Kid", inspired by David Wojnarowicz’s iconic artwork, channels his experiences as a gay Middle Eastern man.
Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz's "Trapped" Premieres at HollyShorts Film Festival
Oscar-nominated siblings Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz present Trapped, a HollyShorts short that explores privilege and inequality through bold independent filmmaking and a daring 10,000-rat-trap set piece.
Jessie Komitor Explores Youth and Identity at HollyShorts with "Chasing the Party"
Jessie Komitor’s "Chasing the Party" premieres at HollyShorts, portraying the vulnerable, unpredictable journey from girlhood to adulthood in New York’s early 2000s party scene.
Kaitlyn Mikayla's "Ragamuffin" Races to HollyShorts Film Festival
Filmmaker Kaitlyn Mikayla channels her motocross-filled childhood into "Ragamuffin" a coming-of-age story rooted in authenticity, identity, and instinct, premiering at HollyShorts.
Julia Weisberg Cortés' "Boyfighter" to Screen at HollyShorts Film Festival
In her heartfelt short film "Boyfighter", Julia Weisberg Cortés channels personal loss into a story of love, legacy, and redemption.
Strada Empowers Filmmakers to Collaborate Without the Cloud Tax
At NAB 2025, the League of Filmmakers spoke with Michael Cioni about Strada—a new platform that lets creators “be their own cloud,” offering indie filmmakers a simple, affordable way to store and share media.
Blackmagic Design's URSA Cine Immersive Camera Expands Access to Apple Vision Pro Filmmaking
Discover the innovative URSA Cine Immersive Camera from Blackmagic Design, designed for immersive Apple Vision Pro content, enhancing filmmaking possibilities in the industry.
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.
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.