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.
Featured
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.
LOF Prize Giveaways at NAB 2025
Excitement filled the room at NAB 2025 during CFA’s Prize Giveaway, where filmmakers from all backgrounds were celebrated. From cameras to pro kits, prizes empowered creators both in-person and online—reflecting CFA’s mission to build an inclusive, supportive film community.
BECiNE Reinvents Itself: Bianca Halpern Champions Community and Resilience
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.
Inside the One-Take Music Video
Cinematographer Leo Gallagher talks about the art of the One Shot Music Video, featuring his work with New York based band Lawrence.
From Teaching to Directing: Caroline Guo on Building a Creative Life in Film
Filmmaking is never a solo journey. In this reflection, writer-director Caroline Guo shares the lessons, missteps, and moments that shaped her path—from the power of preparation to the importance of finding your creative village.
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.
How to Use Compression to Make Your Voice Sound Like a Pro’s
Learn how to use compression to make your voice sound polished and professional. Audio engineer Marcus DePaula breaks down threshold, ratio, attack, release, and makeup gain—making it simple for podcasters and creators to level up their sound.
Capturing the Mood: My Filmmaking Approach
Adrian Burks explores the power of one-ers and seamless transitions in his films After Laughter and Steady and Balance, using movement and timing to immerse the audience and create an emotional, lived-in experience.
7 Actually Useful Tips for DaVinci Resolve To Maximize Efficiency and Productivity
Maximize your editing workflow in DaVinci Resolve with these 7 powerful tips—from AI audio transcription and voice isolation to Smart Reframe and media management. Whether you're cutting racing footage or social content, these features help you work faster, cleaner, and more creatively.
How “Cozey” Blurs the Line Between Music Video and Visual Art
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.
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.
Crafty | Snack-Sized Stories That Illuminate the Heart and Humanity
Created to give filmmakers a platform to not only showcase their beautiful work and find a larger audience, but to help foster an ongoing community of filmmakers and audiences that grow together, Crafty has drawn in some impressive titles despite it's youth.