Join us for a chat with Theo Dumont, the co-founder of the HollyShorts Film Festival and manager at Alta Global Media. Theo shares how he and his team turned a small event into one of the world's biggest short film festivals, with over 6,100 su

Balancing Career and Life: Wisdom from Actor Scott Cohen

23 days ago 45m 19s

Join us for a deep dive with veteran actor Scott Cohen as he reflects on his 40-year career, offering insights into the evolving landscape of auditions. Scott discusses the shift from traditional in-person auditions to modern self-taping, shari

Crafting Stories Through Audio Description: A Conversation with Lee Pugsley, Luke Salewski & Virtic Brown

Jun 4th, 2024 47m 44s

Join us for a chat with Lee Pugsley, actor in the award-winning film "Audio Description," director Luke Salewski, and documentary filmmaker Virtic Brown as they discuss the art of audio description in filmmaking.Discover how audio descriptions

CFA Founders Chat Working with Morgan Freeman, Non-Profit Announcement & The Power of Collaboration

May 28th, 2024 39m 12s

In this podcast episode, we talked about working with the legendary Morgan Freeman, our non-profit announcement, and the power of collaboration.Our recent journey led us to an AFI tribute honoring Nicole Kidman, featuring Morgan Freeman.This in

Daniel Fathers (House of the Dragon, Snatch, The Witcher: Blood Origin) on Collaborative Filmmaking

May 21st, 2024 40m 19s

Unlock the secrets of film acting and collaboration with Daniel Fathers of Screen Actors Development Lab, London. Journey through diverse acting styles and directorial nuances from the UK, Canada, the US, and mainland Europe. Daniel shares his

Exploring Authenticity with Lunar Door: Inside Indie Films "The Fall," "Ice Cross," & "Tracing the Divide"

May 7th, 2024 45m 39s

Experience the heart and soul of independent filmmaking as we bring you behind the scenes at the Mammoth Film Festival for THREE Lunar Door films!Join us as we delve into authentic storytelling and the tight-knit bonds formed on set of “The Fal

Fusing Horror and Humor: In-Depth with Director Traci Hays on Tubi's "My Bloody Galentine

Mar 10th, 2024 53m 29s

Join the ranks of those in the know with our latest guest, Traci Hays, a trailblazing director whose flair for fusing horror and humor shines in the Tubi Original "My Bloody Galentine." With a nod to her own evolution in the film industry, Trac

Mastering the Dance of Camera & Actor w/ Camera Operator Colin MacDonnell

Feb 13th, 2024 47m 47s

Ever wondered how the dance between actor and camera is choreographed to capture? We sit down with camera operator, Colin MacDonnell, as we traverse the landscape of filmmaking, we talk about the bridge between technical and creative. The episo

050 A New Community Offering at CFA w/ Stefy Garcia, Founder of The Wonderflow

Feb 12th, 2024 46m 35s

We are very excited to bring Stefy Garcia, founder of the Wonderflow to the podcast and CFA community. Stefy will be offering events at the studio for creative's to do the inner work in order to tell better stories this year. In this episode, S

049 Navigating the Harsh Landscape of Netflix's "Society of the Snow" with Cinematographer Pedro Luque

Feb 2nd, 2024 53m 24s

Embark on a remarkable exploration of the filmmaking process with Pedro Luque, cinematographer of the gripping Netflix film "Society of the Snow," who unveils the extraordinary lengths taken to capture the story's authenticity. Venture into the

048 A Year of Cinematography for Actors with Founders Haeleigh and Indeana

Jan 30th, 2024 44m 51s

Embarking on our filmmaking journey, Haeleigh Royall and Indeana Undehrill share the story of Cinematography for Actors. From early podcast days to our bustling new studio, discover our path—a mix of education, festivals, and community-building

051 Navigating Camerimage: Film Festivals, Networking, and the Magic of Polish Nights w/ Seth Emmons

Jan 11th, 2024 51m 34s

Join us as Inde sits down with Seth Emmons from Leitz as we recap an industry favourite festival, Camerimage. From a seemingly mundane game of pool that morphed into a life lesson, to the ease of rubbing elbows with A-listers, our episode takes

047 Breaking Barriers w/ Women In Media's Founder Tema Staig

Jan 1st, 2024 50m 36s

Do you ever wonder how women are breaking barriers in the film and music industry? We tackle this head-on, bringing you an inspiring conversation with Tema Staig, founder of Women in Media, as she shares why gender equality in filmmaking is cru

046 Navigating the Intricacies of Filmmaking w/ Director Yaroslav Altunin

Dec 25th, 2023 47m 52s

Ready to navigate the intriguing world of cinematography? Award-winning writer and director, Yaroslav Altunin takes center stage in this episode, guiding us through the labyrinth of filmmaking. As we journey together, we explore the intricate r

045 Behind the Lens with Chris Overton: Sharing Lessons from an Oscar-Winning Director

Dec 18th, 2023 49m 58s

Join us for an illuminating conversation with acclaimed director Chris Overton, the genius mind behind the Oscar-winning film, The Silent Child, and the founder of Slick Films. Discover the captivating journey of how an actor's infatuation with

044 From Script to Screen: The Story Behind The Oscar-Qualifying Film, 'The Wake' with Director Luis Gerard

Dec 5th, 2023 44m 56s

Join us as we sit down with the extraordinary director Luis Gerard, who takes us on a fascinating journey into their latest film, "The Wake". Now oscar-qualifying, this intriguing tale of two brothers who rob homes of the deceased during their

043 Purchasing Equipment w/ Hot Rod Cameras' Dain Fuentes

Dec 2nd, 2023 50m 52s

Get ready, film enthusiasts and actors alike! Join us as we welcome Dain Fuentes, the vice president of technology at Hot Rod Cameras, to our in-depth discussion about filmmaking and self-tape production. Dane's expansive knowledge, stemming fr

042 - Changing the Industry: WeAudition's Impact on Hollywood Casting with Darren Darnborough, CEO of WeAudition

Dec 1st, 2023 50m 57s

Are you curious about what goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood and how actors land roles? Or perhaps, you're an actor yourself, looking for tips to up your audition game. Either way, buckle up for a journey into the world of acting with our

041 Oscar Qualifying 'Nisei' Filmmakers Producer Jessica Olthof & Director Darren Rae

Nov 21st, 2023 47m 9s

In this episode, we sit down with filmmakers Producer Jessica Olthof & Director Darren Rae for their oscar qualifying film, "Nisei". https://www.instagram.com/niseithefilmhttps://www.instagram.com/darrenhraeWebsite: www.cinematographyforactors.

We Make Movies Intl Film Festival LIVE - w/ Festival Co-founders Eric Kochmer & Whit Spurgeon

Nov 17th, 2023 8m 28s

This is Cinematography for Actors. We are live, on-location at the Broadwater for We Make Movies International Film Festival (https://wemakemovies.org) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmaker