For Your Consideration: “Playing God”
Rodolfo L. Masedari, one of the producers of the animated short film "Playing God", breaks down the process of making the Oscar-qualified stop-motion short film.
Interviews
In-depth conversations with filmmakers, cinematographers, and industry voices. These interviews explore creative processes, career journeys, and the lessons learned behind the camera and on set.
"Falling Out": Creative Risks and Lean Filmmaking in a CFA Challenge Winner
Inside the 72-hour creation of "Falling Out", where daring choices, teamwork, and in-camera ingenuity shaped a powerful CFA Challenge winner.
Talking to the Stars of the Finnish Weird Showcase About Their Weird Projects, Part I - Boobs
During the action of the HIFF market, I pulled aside Milla Puolakanaho and Juha Ilmari Laine, co-directors of Boobs, to discuss honest storytelling about the female body, creative partnership, and being a part of the Finnish Film Affair's boldest showcase: Finnish Weird
Twenty Somethings: Where TikTok Meets Television
An interview with Twenty Somethings Writer and Director Bianca Roth.
"The Mourning Of": An Interview with Merced Elizondo
Director and writer Elizondo gives insight on the creative process of his recent short film that follows Maribel, a woman unable to process her grief after her mother’s passing.
The Filmmaking Team Behind "Uncle Johnny" on the Magic of their Creative Partnership
In an in-depth discussion, the filmmakers of the HollyShorts-nominated short film "Uncle Johnny"—Margaux Susi, Grayson Propst, and Angela Giarratana—share the story behind their intimate, character-driven work and their rare creative bond.
HIFF Interview with Sakaris Stórá on "The Last Paradise on Earth"
Sakaris Stórá shares his experience making a film that shines a light on his own home town, created with a mostly local crew, and his hopes for Faroese cinema as a whole.
The Sound of America's Sweethearts
An Interview with America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Chearleaders, Composer, Zach Robinson
"The Film Industry Feels Corporate" — Jessica Lange and The Rise Of Corporate Cinema
From auteur-driven cinema to algorithm-provisioned content, Hollywood’s evolution is leaving young creatives to wonder what they’re fighting for
Screens vs. Streams: A Pixar Cinematographer on Animation's Existential Crossroads
As streaming evolves and shifts the way audiences experience animated films, Pixar’s Adam Habib reflects on the techincal, emotional, and cinematic stakes of this revolutionary transformation.
Inside Terror Vision: Film Restoration and Indie Horror
Are you a fan of forgotten horror films? Adored cult oddities, and analog artifacts circling the drain of extinction? Well, you are in luck, TERROR VISION, a boutique label devoted to preserving the madness while providing a platform for new contemporary pieces, is here.
Behind the Making of "Catalogue of Noses": An Interview with Lauren Schaffel
Lauren Schaffel gives insight on the goals and creative process behind her new film.
Inside the Collaborative Journey of ‘Letter to 2025’
“Letter to 2025” brings together Ashley Douglas, Jacqueline Rosenthal, and Rocky Huang in a powerful short dance film exploring mental health and societal pressures. Their improvisational process and collaborative spirit embody CFA’s mission to uplift underrepresented filmmakers.
Sydney Ribot on "Prayer is Whatever You Say on Your Knees" and the Art of Creative Risk
Sydney Ribot, winner of the CFA Quarterly Film Challenge, explored modern intimacy in her short “Prayer is Whatever You Say on Your Knees.”
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.
How FBRC.ai Is Redefining Filmmaking Tools with Ethical AI
At NAB 2025, CFA’s Haeleigh Royal sat down with FBRC.ai’s Todd Terrazas and Rachel Victor to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the filmmaking process.