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.
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.
Filmmakers are turning to Strada to bypass the high costs and delays of cloud storage. Debuted at NAB 2025, this local-first tool lets teams access and collaborate on massive video files in real time—without uploads, downloads, or cloud fees—streamlining post workflows.
At NAB 2025, CFA hosted a panel with André Dantzler (SociallyU) and Sean von Tagen (Pro Cyc) on the evolving tools of virtual production—from green screen agility to LED immersion—offering lighting tips, hybrid workflow insights, and real-world lessons for modern filmmakers.
At NAB 2025, Bianca Halpern of B-Cine shared her journey from running a rental house to building a collaborative creative space in Inglewood. Her story of resilience, motherhood, and community echoes CFA’s mission to uplift underrepresented voices in film.
Renowned Director of Photography (DP) Timur Sivan shared invaluable insights on lighting techniques for product photography during the recent NAB Show 2025.
At SDCC 2024, Francesca Escarraga shared how storytelling can spark social change. From championing emerging filmmakers at NFMLA to crafting films about grief and identity, she blends art with advocacy—proving that cinema can be both personal and powerful.
At SDCC 2024, action designer Derron Ross shared how he brings cinematic fights to life in games like Destiny 2 and Star Wars Jedi. From motion capture to “stunt viz,” his work turns choreography and tech into unforgettable storytelling moments.
At Podcast Movement 2024, Roger Knecht breaks down the difference between finance, accounting, and bookkeeping—essential knowledge for turning your podcast or small business into a profitable venture with clarity and confidence.
Joe Casabona shares time-saving strategies and workflow tips for podcasters at Podcast Movement 2024, helping creators clarify their goals, connect with the right audience, and build sustainable shows even with a packed schedule.
At Podcast Movement 2024, Marcus dePaula and Inde showcased Boomcaster—a powerful platform transforming remote podcasting and live reads with studio-quality audio, 4K video, and seamless streaming for creators everywhere.
DaVinci Resolve goes beyond color grading—these seven practical tools, drawn from real-world motorsports editing, will supercharge your workflow, improve client collaboration, and unlock creative flexibility for your most demanding projects.
Go behind the scenes of “Cozey,” where Mitchell Abraham blends raw emotion, ambient sound, and spontaneous visuals to create a music video that feels alive. This immersive piece captures the spirit of the Aerosol Jezus project through authenticity, experimentation, and bold artistic vision.
Flying Lap Media’s 2023 reel captures the adrenaline and artistry of racing with immersive visuals, end-to-end production services, and a passion for telling powerful motorsports stories.
