Applications for the 2026 Indiewood Screenwriting Fund close on March 15. After the deadline, the review period begins, and selected writers will be invited into a year of craft sessions, structured milestones, and collaborative development.

Join us for the 6th Film Challenge Wrap Party on February 17, 2026, from 6–9 PM to showcase your films, connect with fellow filmmakers, and enjoy an evening of celebration and networking.

Applications for the 2026 Indiewood Screenwriting Fund open January 1. ISF is a year-long program for emerging writers to develop their craft, build discipline, and complete a polished script with mentorship and community support.

Join Off The Page and partners on Dec 2 for a free festive mixer celebrating women and non-binary creatives in film and TV. RSVP required.

Join us for the 4th Film Challenge Wrap Party on August 8th, 2025, from 6-9 PM to showcase your creations, connect with fellow filmmakers, and enjoy an evening of celebration and networking.

Join CFA Institute & Evergreen State College for a Community Catch-Up Breakfast!

Join filmmakers, industry leaders, and cinephiles at VisionFest 2025 — a day-long celebration of independent and non-dependent filmmaking featuring panels, screenings, and the prestigious Vision Award.

CFA is proud to spotlight DK Greenley’s BLUR: A HuMech Story, an award-winning sci-fi thriller officially selected for the Los Angeles Comic Con Sci-Fi Screening Block. Catch the screening from 1–2 PM in Room 403B, then stay for a filmmaker panel moderated by actress Vera Vanguard at 4–5 PM.

ARRI & ASC invite you to an exclusive afternoon with the ALEXA 265—live demo, panel, and reception with James Laxton ASC (Moonlight, Beef S2) & Charlie Sarroff (Smile). Seats are limited—RSVP now to secure your spot!

Join professional screenwriter and professor Michael Lucker (Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Mulan II, DreamWorks, Disney, Paramount) for an in-depth, 90-minute masterclass on crafting screenplays that are as visually striking as they are emotionally engaging.

Join us for the 4th Film Challenge Wrap Party on August 8th, 2025, from 6-9 PM to showcase your creations, connect with fellow filmmakers, and enjoy an evening of celebration and networking.

Yaroslav Altunin leads an ISF session on writing cinematic action and movement, followed by a live workshop of writer-submitted pages.

On July 22, we’re unveiling something major. Join us for a night of music, celebration—and one very big announcement.

Yaroslav Altunin leads an ISF session on writing subtext, unspoken tension, and natural dialogue—followed by a live workshop of writer-submitted pages.

Jason Shuman leads an in-person ISF seminar on pitching, sharing insights from his work on Acapulco and years of industry experience.

This ISF session, led by Yaroslav Altunin, introduces writers to the fundamentals of giving and receiving notes, followed by a live workshop of new pages.

The first ISF cohort meeting, led by Yaroslav Altunin, kicks off the program with a deep dive into expectations, peer collaboration, and screenplay formatting basics. This session is by invitation only and exclusive to 2025 ISF Cohort members.

Join CFA and League of Filmmakers for a Cinegear rooftop party with gear, DJs, and fellow filmmakers. RSVP required—see you there!

Celebrate the outstanding creativity and dedication of our filmmakers at the 3rd Quarterly Film Challenge Wrap Party! Join us on May 9th, 2025, from 6-10 PM for an exclusive showcase of the short films created during the challenge.

Connect with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals, enjoy special presentations from our event sponsors, and toast to the power of storytelling in a vibrant community setting. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of networking, inspiration, and celebration!

Join us April 22 for a hands-on Sound Workshop with Nico Pierce — covering mic techniques, boom placement, live mixing, and lav setup.

Looking to write or refine your first short film script? Sundance-alum Austin Bunn, author of Short Film Screenwriting: A Craft Guide and Anthology, will guide you through the essentials of screenwriting structure in this FREE SESSION designed for actors and cinematographers looking to create award-winning shorts.

BONUS: Copies of Austin’s book will be available for purchase at the in-person event.

Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your storytelling skills—sign up now!

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As we celebrate the University of North Georgia (UNG) film students exploring LA’s film scene, we’d love for you to help welcome them into the CFA community.

Join us for a CFA Networking Night at the studio! It’s the perfect chance to connect with fellow filmmakers, actors, and industry pros in a relaxed, creative setting.

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