The Urban Film Summit of 2018 had a great turnout as producers, directors, actors- aspiring, and working- congregated together at Carol’s Books on Saturday, December 1st. The summit was a conference that gave the floor to the innovators of the en
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By Martin Anaya
Who would have ever thought that a guy who published comic books would ever preside over a movie empire? Well, I'd be lying if I said me, but I can say this: Both me and all my comic head friends wished for it.
Yes, in 1975 when I
Saturday December 1st, CFF features director and a cinematographer Aaron Leong at our FREE Urban Film Summit.
Originally designed to cater to the needs of minority and underserved film communities, the annual, daylong event has become a staple of th
Dear Friends.
Here is the correct url for my films. Please use this one. Somehow I have two sites:
A lot is happening.
=Both films --Voices for Freedom and MEET MARY PLEASANT are on PBS nationally now, and next, you can hear me talk about Mary Ellen P
The career of acting is not for the faint of heart. For those who have decided they want to be an actor know the journey to fortune, and fame will not be a smooth ride. The question therein lies, “where do you begin?” While education is the first ste
Hello fellow creatives,
Hope all is well with you, your goals, your projects and all else....family and friends are kind of important too. 
:) And I thank you ahead of time for taking a few moments to watch the video below and read up on the details o
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 crow
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
WE GOT A SHOW! We are excited to announce we are making a show called The Disappointing Life of Cassie Starr for #Candivan, a new social streaming platform for creator-centric web television series’. We are one of five Candivan Orig
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 invit
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 in
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
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 in
NEWS!! 2017: VOICES FOR FREEDOM GOES TO PBS and SCREENS NATIONALLY
UPDATE-- More at www.TheHyersSisters.com
NEWS:
- Now on PBS!! VOICES FOR FREEDOM: The Hyers Sisters' Legacy, my 30 min film on the Hyers Sisters is on PBS and screening across the countr
An Interview with Mike Chavez, Son of A Bean
Son of a Bean is a hidden treasure in North Sacramento. Located on Del Paso Boulevard, the independent coffee shop has supported local art and music since its opening in 2013. The venue pl
THE INDIE "FEEL GOOD" MOVIE OF THE YEAR
On Thursday, September 21, while many film types in the State Capital were primping for their own close-up at yet another local film short competition, an amazing, multi-award-winning indie fea
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
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 Crocker Art Museum...Forgive! I kept calling it "Crocker-
LOCAL TRIPLE THREAT HITS STAGE THIS SUNDAY
Sacramento Native and Sac State alumni Danielle Moné Truitt got her start in local productions through the B Street Theatre, Sacramento Theatre Company, Celebration Arts, and Music Circus, s
