We are 10 days into filming for Ballbuster, here in Sacramento.  This is by far the most fun set I have ever been on.  Every cast member and crew member that I have spoken with is so thankful to be part of this team.  We have had a week worth of crowd scenes with extras, and I can't even tell you how many have approached me to tell me how fun it was to be there...and that they want to come back.  They tell me they want to tell their friends about all the fun, and how hilarious filming has…

One of the things we watch very carefully here at CFF is the state of other media. Recently, filmmaker, CFF contributer, Ed Fletcher was laid off from his primary job at the Sacramento Bee. On May 15th, 2018, he spoke to Capital Public Radio's Beth Ruyak about the state of print…

JeerJimbe - an International Film (with English Subtitles) made in India that won awards in India. This film is being screening in Century Folsom on March 30th at 7pm as a special screening. Patrons and members of California Film Foundation are invited to come be part of this screening.

One of the lead actors of this movie is a resident of Folsom. Suman Nagarkar is a popular actor in India and she lives in Folsom, CA. She will be at the screening. 

Here is a synopsis of the…

The envelope please.... And the results are in. Another international film shorts competition, and another winner for the cast and crew of The Musician. Just awarded Special Mention award in the Global Film Shorts competition. Lets hear it for all involved and to our continued success. We are feeling the love in the international market. Lets hope this can lead to some love in the domestic film festival marketplace, as well!…

Attention all models and or actors!!!! 

I in need of help with an idea I've been developing. The concept is basically culture appreciation. In today's media African Americans are in a negative light. Whether it's killings, arrest, not to mention hate crimes, protest. AI want to make something that will bring us back together to remember as a people how great we are. And hopefully start bringing our people together. Because in today's society, with our president now, we won't have…

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The envelope please.... And the results are in. Another international film shorts competition, and another winner for the cast and crew of The Musician. Just awarded Special Mention award in the Global Film Shorts competition. Lets hear it for all involved and to our continued success. We are feeling the love in the international market. Lets hope this can lead to some love in the domestic film festival marketplace, as well!…

An Interview with Mike Chavez, Son of A Bean

By Chloe Teegarden…

THE INDIE "FEEL GOOD" MOVIE OF THE YEAR

By Chloe…

My film short, The Musician has just won the "Award of Recognition: African American" at the Best Shorts Competition. Lets hope this is the first of many awards and projects. I am looking forward to developing more successful projects with others in the Sacramento film community. I am grateful for the networking opportunities provided by the California Film Foundation and the future collaborative efforts I know will happen in the future. More information on the award to follow…

POW! BAM! BOOM!

Amazing Illustrators, Artists Populate Crocker-Con

There were some amazing artists, illustrators and musicians on display at the recent Crocker-con event, held at the Iconic…

LOCAL TRIPLE THREAT HITS STAGE THIS SUNDAY

By Chloe Teegarden…

VIDEO STUNS FOR LOCAL GROUP HI, MOM

By Chloe Teagarden

Hi, Mom is an exciting new pop-punk group crashing the already hot local music scene. Consisting of Bailey…

R U READY 4 THE DEVILISHLY DIVINE?

by Chloe Teegarden

CFF member, TL Miller, is a familiar name…

A stunning performance documentary with internationally acclaimed artists tells the Hyers’ story in word and song with a hip-hop narrator who interprets its meaning for our day.

There will undoubtedly be numerous tributes to Martin Landau, the actor. I will leave that for the pros who study such things. I'd rather reminisce on Martin Landau, the guy. You see, I was fortunate enough to know Martin and share time with him. He was, to my recollection, a…