2nd Film Challenge –Recap + Next Challenge Announcement!
From February 15–18, 2025, our 2nd CFA Quarterly Film Challenge united an inspiring community of filmmakers, actors, and crew members to create original short films in just 72 hours.
The results? A lineup of powerful, heartfelt stories that reflect the creativity and spirit of the CFA community.
A massive thank-you to everyone who participated and supported this season’s challenge. And now—drumroll please—congratulations to our standout teams:
CFA Pinnacle Award (Best Film)
"Falling In" Directed by: Jonathan DavisCFA Breakthrough Award (Best First-Time Director/Producer/Writer)
"The Exchange" Directed by: Carter Davis & Addison Lamaute
CFA Spotlight Award (Best Actor-Led Initiative)
"Daisies" Directed by: James WernerRunner-Up
"Heartbeat" Directed by: Jumai Yusuf & Uzma Faizan
Special thanks to our sponsors for championing indie filmmakers and providing the tools to bring these visions to life: Great Video Maker, Blackmagic Design, Hollyland, League of Filmmakers, Zeiss, Cooke, Boomcaster, We Make Movies, Festival Formula, Indie Spunk.
Ready for the next round?
Mark your calendars—our next CFA Film Challenge runs from May 1–4, 2025! Gather your crew, fire up your cameras, and bring your next story to life.
