What we do Who we are
Inde and Hae, founders of Cinematography for Actors

Hi, and welcome.

Welcome to CFA Institute. You are now first to hear about grants, events, gear loans, and calls for entry.

We exist to bridge the gap between talent and crew. We believe stories are better told when everyone on set understands each other's work, so we teach peer to peer. Everything below is built to get your next project made, and made better.

Explore what we offer

Where to start

  • Raise money for your film

    Fiscal Sponsorship

    Take tax-deductible donations and apply for grants under our 501(c)(3), without forming your own nonprofit. Faster reviews and lower fees than the big sponsors.

    Start raising

  • Make a short in 72 hours

    The Film Challenge

    Twice a year, script, shoot, and edit a film in three days with gear loans, a crew of peers, and a community screening at the end.

    See the Challenge

  • Join our writing cohort

    Indiewood Screenwriting Fund

    Support for screenwriters ready to move a script toward production. Join the list and we will tell you when the next window opens.

    Get notified

  • Read about what's new in the industry

    League of Filmmakers

    Our publication. Free guides, checklists, and honest breakdowns of pre-production, budgets, and set etiquette.

    Read the League

  • Find a mentor who has done it

    Reel Champions

    Mentorship for women and non-binary filmmakers, pairing you with working professionals for a full cohort.

    Meet the Champions

  • Get help running your production

    Production Support

    From intake to wrap: paperwork, payroll, insurance, and a producer in your corner, so you can stay focused on the film.

    Join the waitlist

Have something to offer the community, an event, a discount, or an idea? Email us at contact@cinematographyforactors.com. We read every one.

Love,

Inde and Hae

Cinematography for Actors, Los Angeles, CA