Our Community Impact

We’re excited to share the incredible growth and impact our community has made over the past years. Since our founding, we’ve remained committed to empowering underrepresented filmmakers and actors through comprehensive education and community-building opportunities.

As we continue to grow, we invite you to join us in supporting the next generation of storytellers. Whether through involvement in our programs or donations, together we can break barriers and build a more inclusive film industry.

1,500,000 impressions

Our community continues to grow with 1,500,000 total impressions across platforms — a leap forward from last year’s 460,000 — reflecting the momentum of filmmakers and actors engaging with our educational resources.

69 countries, 589 cities

We are now connecting with creatives in 69 countries and 589 cities, expanding the accessibility of our resources and strengthening our international filmmaking network.

40+ Sponsors, Brands, and Partners

We’re supported by 40+ sponsors and partners who help us strengthen the creative ecosystem for emerging filmmakers. Their collaboration powers our workshops, challenges, and community initiatives—providing tools, technology, and opportunities that expand what’s possible for our participants. From industry leaders to mission-aligned organizations, each partnership helps us shape a more accessible, innovative, and connected filmmaking community.

3,000 filmmakers and actors

More than 3,000 filmmakers and actors reached out this year about workshops, fiscal sponsorship, programs, and events — a clear sign of growing demand for community-centered education

85 Films Made

(through our film challenge)

Facilitated the creation of 85 short films during our CFA Quarterly Film Challenge, showcasing the power of collaboration and creativity within our community.

59,594 Website Visits

Across video platforms, we’ve reached 59,594 views, helping our community learn through behind-the-scenes insights, educational content, and filmmaker stories.

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CFA collaboration with Easterseals

CFA is proud to be a partner of industry-leading communities, vendors & festivals. Our partners support us in helping filmmakers bridge the gap between the technical, creative & practical areas of our industry.


Interested in joining forces with CFA to make a difference? Let’s collaborate and grow together!

CFA is a collaborative partner of The HollyShorts Film Festival, an annual Academy Awards-qualifying independent short film festival
CFA teams up with Creative Space, a collaboration between CVP & ARRI to harbour creativity and showcase the latest production solutions.
CFA partners with Evidence Cameras, a Motion Picture Camera Rental House specializing in digital cinema camera packages.
CFA is a partner of Frame.io, the world's leading video review and collaboration platform
CFA partners with Keslow Camera, a premier motion picture camera rental house
CFA partners with No Film School, the world's most popular filmmaking website is here to make you a better filmmaker.
CFA partners with We Make Movies for events and film festivals
CFA teams up with ZEISS, an international leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries.
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Our Valued Partners

Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
CFA partners with Cooke Optics, the award-winning cine lenses for multiple film and digital applications.
CFA partners with Hawk Anamorphic Lenses, the king of cinematic formats
CFA partners with LFN network, a global network for creatives to inspire & create filmmaking community
CFA is an official partner of Mammoth Film Festival
CFA collaborates with Blackmagic Design, a digital cinema company creating the world's highest quality products for feature film, post and broadcast industries
CFA collaborates with Cornell University