Who we are
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 offerWhere to start
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Start raising
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.
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See the Challenge
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.
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Get notified
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.
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Read the League
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.
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Meet the Champions
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.
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Join the waitlist
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.
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