Our Educational Initiatives

At CFA Institute, education has always been our priority. We believe that context is the key to working collaboratively and feeling confident in your career path.

Our formula for successful education consists of merging the technical, practical & creative aspects of the filmmaking process.

We have designed four programs that work together to empower filmmakers and actors through all the stages of the filmmaking pipeline.

CFA hosts labs and workshops for actors and filmmakers

Sign Up for Our Labs & Workshops

CFA started by being the first to teach the technical side of performance to actors. This expanded into teachings for both crew and actors with an emphasis on inter-departmental education. Our labs and workshops promote practical, hands-on learning with industry leaders, ensuring safer sets, better collaborations, and successful creative projects. By involving vendors, we foster long-term partnerships that support sustainable careers in filmmaking.

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Join Our Creative Community

Connecting with collaborators in the film industry can be challenging. Our networking events facilitate meaningful connections between like-minded artists and vendors. These events have resulted in lasting bonds and professional opportunities, enabling our community members to find their film “family” and embark on successful projects together.

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CFA conducts networking events that allow artists and vendors to connect

Showcase Your Skills in Our Film Challenge

We cherish our partners, vendors, and community members, and we are passionate about storytelling through filmmaking. Our quarterly film challenges provide opportunities for our members to create films with the support of short-term loans, gear, and help with publicity. These challenges embody our mission, allowing filmmakers and actors to learn, grow, and produce outstanding work together.

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CFA in partnership with ZEISS

Fund Your Project with Fiscal Sponsorship Program

We offer our members the opportunity to receive tax-deductible donations and grants, aiding the funding and realization of their creative projects. Our Fiscal Sponsorship Program provides comprehensive support services, including fundraising assistance, financial management, and industry networking. This empowers underrepresented filmmakers to bring their visions to life while keeping filmmaking accessible for all levels of talent within our community. By focusing on storytelling, we foster a future of diverse voices thriving in the film industry.

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Camera for filming

To get involved as a partner, sponsor or vendor for any of our programs, please email us at institute@cinematographyforactors.com.
As a registered 501(c)(3), Cinematography for Actors Institute is able to offer receipts for tax deductible donations including those that offer in-kind donations.