At this year's HollyShorts, Jesse Smolan's "Fjallferð" follows a multigenerational group of Icelandic farmers on a centuries-old sheep roundup, trading spectacle for the intimate human weight of a tradition facing an uncertain future.
Blackmagic Design showcases the latest AI features, immersive workflows, and post-production innovations in DaVinci Resolve 21.
Young broadcasters share lessons learned from producing live sports coverage and commentary.
An honest conversation about creativity, burnout, artistic growth, and navigating life as a working artist.
Practical advice on filmmaking, podcast production, networking, and building creative careers.
Two generations of filmmakers discuss how technology, education, and career paths have changed over time.
Ruby Lewis shares lessons from Broadway, Las Vegas, and creating opportunities as an artist.
How community, collaboration, and crowdfunding helped shape an independent horror film.
Film crew members reveal what separates reliable professionals from those who never get called back.
GoPro discusses the Mission One Pro, interchangeable lenses, OpenGate recording, and compact indie filmmaking workflows.
Director Fernando Nava discusses documentary storytelling, nonprofit filmmaking, and building a purpose-driven creative career.
Watch "Sixth Time’s the Charm" — a short film made through the CFA Film Challenge and released as part of our ongoing showcase of completed challenge projects.
Benjamin Vigil’s "Ghosted", winner of the Spotlight Award at the CFA Quarterly Film Challenge, blends paranormal romance with betrayal through bold storytelling, inventive visuals, and strong indie collaboration.
Watch "Playground Director" — a short film made through the CFA Film Challenge and released as part of our ongoing showcase of completed challenge projects.
Watch "Clue n' Flu" — a short film made through the CFA Film Challenge and released as part of our ongoing showcase of completed challenge projects.
Jasmine De Silva’s “Beauty Sleep” transforms a pastel-pink funeral parlour into a darkly comic, retro-futuristic fairytale that explores beauty and identity, marking her bold narrative debut and proof of concept for her upcoming feature.
