“THE LIDO” | A Short Film
Watch "THE LIDO" — a short film made through the CFA Film Challenge and released as part of our ongoing showcase of completed challenge projects.
Cael Montreaux
What Happens After Post? Join Stupid Chats 7: Post-Post Production
An open roundtable on finishing your film for distribution and navigating what comes next.
Study the Oscar-Winning Screenplay "Sinners" with StoryBoardDG
Join StoryBoardDG on April 13 for an in-depth online analysis of Ryan Coogler’s Academy Award–winning screenplay.
"Guardians of the Wild": Daisy Johnson’s Tribute to Mexico’s Ecosystems at Blue Water Film Festival
Daisy Johnson discusses "Guardians of the Wild", a powerful documentary connecting environmental guardians across Mexico, now selected for Blue Water Film Festival.
"House of Fish": Santiago Burin des Roziers’ Underwater Ode to Ocean Activism at Blue Water Film Festival
Director Santiago Burin des Roziers discusses "House of Fish", an ocean conservation documentary about underwater sculptures stopping illegal trawling.
"Scars of Growth": Monika Grassl’s Unflinching Lens on Europe’s Green Transition at Blue Water Film Festival
Filmmaker Monika Grassl discusses "Scars of Growth", a documentary exploring Europe’s green transition, mining’s hidden costs, and the power of independent filmmaking.
How to Make & Distribute Your First Feature | Stupid Chats 6
Join STUPID CO on March 10 for an honest roundtable conversation about producing and distributing your first feature film.
Kickstarter Opens Call for Short Films Ahead of Long Story Short 2026
Kickstarter’s annual celebration of bold short filmmaking returns in March 2026 — and submissions are officially open.
Javaughn Henry on Creativity, Vulnerability & Filmmaking in "Chicken and Rice"
Filmmaker Javaughn Henry reveals the raw creative process behind "Chicken and Rice", blending risk, family collaboration, and immersive artistry.
Unlock Your Film Career Breakthrough with Director Izzy Stevens
Join award-winning director, actor, and film mentor Izzy Stevens for a free, high-impact workshop designed to transform how filmmakers and actors build sustainable, long-term careers.
Lights, Cannes, Action! Enter the American Pavilion Video Contest
Showcase your creativity and win a scholarship to the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with The American Pavilion and IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking contest.
Meet Every Filmmaker in the Room at the Guided Networking Event
Join Blackmagic Collective’s Orange County Chapter on November 11 for an in-person guided networking event designed to connect O.C. filmmakers in a fun, structured, and creative way.
Breaking the Fantasy: Megan Barker’s Bold Leap from Actor to Filmmaker
Megan Elizabeth Barker’s debut short, "His Forbidden Sword", flips romance tropes to celebrate empowered women and bold independent filmmaking.
Finding Empathy Through Fury: Daniela Kafshi’s Bold Vision in “Ladybug”
Daniela Kafshi’s "Ladybug" defies expectations, blending irony and empathy to confront America’s gun violence with raw emotion and hope.
"Unwavering": Reclaiming Courage and Community Through Collective Filmmaking
Christine Hughes and Alexandra Hsu’s Unwavering bridges 1960s activism with today’s fight for racial justice, identity, and collective courage.
Facing Fear Through Sound: Richie Harrington’s “Grima” Turns Guilt Into Horror
Richie Harrington’s "Grima" transforms primal fear into visceral horror, exploring guilt through sensory storytelling and practical effects.