BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Meetup//Meetup Calendar 1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA) X-WR-CALNAME:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA) BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo-outlook/America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_314423774@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T173306Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T210000 SUMMARY:CFAA Film Forum: 'The Filmmaking Series' DESCRIPTION:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)\n## Month by month\, the CFAA will guide attendees in learning the step-by-step process of making a short film. Every month will bring us closer and closer to the actual pr oduction of this\, and the script has been selected\, so come and find out more on every 3rd Tuesday! The best talent in the production industry wil l be here to inform and aid the CFAA team to help YOU to make a movie!!\n\ n## **​CALL TIME: ​ 7pm​-9pm**\n\n## **TOPIC: Picture Lock & Edit / Final Spotting Session**\n\n## Join us for the next installment of our **S tep-by-Step Filmmaking Series**!\n\n## Having already selected our script and scouted locations\, we are now moving into the critical pre-production phase: translating the vision into a technical plan and building the team to execute it. This month\, we dive deep into:\n\n## Picture Lock & Edit and Final Spotting Session.\n\n### **Core Topics**\n\n* **Picture Lock:** This is the phase where the visual edit of the film is finalized. No furth er cuts or timing changes are made to the footage\, allowing the technical teams (sound\, color\, VFX) to begin their work on a stable timeline.\n* **The Edit:** Insight into the technical and creative choices made during the assembly of the film to ensure the narrative flow aligns with the dire ctor's vision.\n* **Final Spotting Session:** A collaborative review where the director and editor meet with the composer and sound designer. They " spot" (identify) exactly where music should start/stop and where specific sound effects are needed.\n*\n\n## \\*\\*AT THE NEW CFAA LOCATION:\n\n## F utures Explored\,\n\n## 2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 95816\n\n## **Don't miss a single month of this exciting program\, and if you want to be a part of the crew\, you better show up ready to learn and work! ------------------ -----------------------------​**\n\n## Details at www.capitalfilmarts.or g\n\n## SCHEDULE OF 3rd TUESDAY FILMMAKING SERIES:\n\n## February 17- The Script breakdown. Scheduling.\n\n## March 17 - Locations & Permitting\n\n# # April 14 - Auditions\n\n## April 21 - Shot Lists / Crewing Up\n\n## May 12 and 19 - Callbacks / Casting\n\n## June 13-14 and 16 - Production days (13-14 weekend)\n\n## July 11-12 and 21 - Production days (11-12 weekend)\ n\n## August 18 - Picture lock and Edit/Spotting session\n\n## September 1 5 - Sound Design\n\n## October 20 - Music/Scoring\n\n## November 17 - Colo r\n\n## December 15 - Screenings\n\n\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\ -\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\ \-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\n\n## **NEW CFAA LOCATION:**\n\n## **Futu res Explored**\n\n## **2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 95816**\n\n## Admission i s FREE to CFAA members\, and $10 for non-members.Membership info at [www.c apitalfilmarts.org/membership](http://www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/the-capital-film-arts-alliance-cfaa/e vents/314423774/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260422T192133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T192133Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_315712090@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T173306Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T210000 SUMMARY:CFAA Film Forum: 'The Filmmaking Series' DESCRIPTION:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)\n## Month by month\, the CFAA will guide attendees in learning the step-by-step process of making a short film. Every month will bring us closer and closer to the actual pr oduction of this\, and the script has been selected\, so come and find out more on every 3rd Tuesday! The best talent in the production industry wil l be here to inform and aid the CFAA team to help YOU to make a movie!!\n\ n## **​CALL TIME: ​ 7pm​-9pm**\n\n## **TOPIC: Music / Scoring for Fi lm**\n\nJoin us for the next phase of our step-by-step filmmaking series a s we explore the emotional heartbeat of our short film\, *Decline*—the * *original score and musical soundtrack**.\nMusic has the power to elevate a scene\, build underlying tension\, and guide the audience's emotions in ways dialogue and visuals cannot. In this session\, we will demystify the collaborative process between directors and composers to bring *Decline* ’s sonic identity to life.\n\n## \\*\\*AT THE NEW CFAA LOCATION:\n\n## F utures Explored\,\n\n## 2533 R St.\, Sacramento CA 95816\n\n##\n\n## Detai ls at www.capitalfilmarts.org\n\n## SCHEDULE OF 3rd TUESDAY FILMMAKING SER IES:\n\n## February 17- The Script breakdown. Scheduling.\n\n## March 17 - Locations & Permitting\n\n## April 14 - Auditions\n\n## April 21 - Shot L ists / Crewing Up\n\n## May 12 and 19 - Callbacks / Casting\n\n## June 13- 14 and 16 - Production days (13-14 weekend)\n\n## July 11-12 and 21 - Prod uction days (11-12 weekend)\n\n## August 18 - Picture lock and Edit/Spotti ng session\n\n## September 15 - Sound Design\n\n## October 20 - Music/Scor ing\n\n## November 17 - Color\n\n## December 15 - Screenings\n\n\\-\\-\\-\ \-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\- \\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\n\n## **NEW C FAA LOCATION:**\n\n## **Futures Explored**\n\n## **2533 R St.\, Sacramento CA 95816**\n\n## Admission is FREE to CFAA members\, and $10 for non-memb ers.Membership info at [www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership](http://www.cap italfilmarts.org/membership) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/the-capital-film-arts-alliance-cfaa/e vents/315712090/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260716T185959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T185959Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316674431@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T173306Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T210000 SUMMARY:CFAA Film Forum: 'The Filmmaking Series' - every 3rd Tuesday DESCRIPTION:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)\n## Month by month\, the CFAA will guide attendees in learning the step-by-step process of making a short film. Every month will bring us closer and closer to the actual pr oduction of this\, and the script has been selected\, so come and find out more on every 3rd Tuesday! The best talent in the production industry wil l be here to inform and aid the CFAA team to help YOU to make a movie!!\n\ n## **​CALL TIME: ​ 7pm​-9pm**\n\n## **TOPIC: Callbacks & Casting of 'Decline'**\n\n## Join us for the next installment of our **Step-by-Step Filmmaking Series**! Having already selected our script and scouted locati ons\, we are now moving into the critical pre-production phase: translatin g the vision into a technical plan and building the team to execute it. Th is month\, we dive deep into:\n\n## **The Shot List:** Learn how to break down a script into specific camera angles\, lens choices\, and movements. We will discuss how to prioritize shots to ensure you get what you need fo r the edit while staying on schedule.\n\n## ​**Crewing Up:** A movie is only as strong as its team. We’ll cover how to identify the key roles yo u need\, how to find reliable local crew\, and what to look for when "hiri ng" for independent projects.\n\n## \\*\\*AT THE NEW CFAA LOCATION:\n\n## Futures Explored\,\n\n## 2553 R St.\, Sacramento CA 95816\n\n## COMING UP. ..\n\n## **Don't miss a single month of this exciting program\, and if you want to be a part of the crew\, you better show up ready to learn and wor k! -----------------------------------------------​**\n\n## Details at w ww.capitalfilmarts.org\n\n## SCHEDULE OF 3rd TUESDAY FILMMAKING SERIES:\n\ n## February 17- The Script breakdown. Scheduling.\n\n## March 17 - Locati ons & Permitting\n\n## April 14 - Auditions\n\n## April 21 - Shot Lists / Crewing Up\n\n## May 12 and 19 - Callbacks / Casting\n\n## June 13-14 and 16 - Production days (13-14 weekend)\n\n## July 11-12 and 21 - Production days (11-12 weekend)\n\n## August 18 - Picture lock and Edit/Spotting sess ion\n\n## September 15 - Sound Design\n\n## October 20 - Music/Scoring\n\n ## November 17 - Color\n\n## December 15 - Screenings\n\n\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\ -\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\ \-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\n\n## **NEW CFAA LOC ATION:**\n\n## **Futures Explored**\n\n## **2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 9581 6**\n\n## Admission is FREE to CFAA members\, and $10 for non-members.Memb ership info at [www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership](http://www.capitalfilm arts.org/membership) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/the-capital-film-arts-alliance-cfaa/e vents/316674431/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260923T040742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T040742Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316791028@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T173306Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T210000 SUMMARY:CFAA Film Forum: 'The Filmmaking Series' DESCRIPTION:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)\n## Month by month\, the CFAA will guide attendees in learning the step-by-step process of making a short film. Every month will bring us closer and closer to the actual pr oduction of this\, and the script has been selected\, so come and find out more on every 3rd Tuesday! The best talent in the production industry wil l be here to inform and aid the CFAA team to help YOU to make a movie!!\n\ n## **​CALL TIME: ​ 7pm​-9pm**\n\n## **TOPIC: Callbacks & Casting of 'Decline'**\n\n## Join us for the next installment of our **Step-by-Step Filmmaking Series**! Having already selected our script and scouted locati ons\, we are now moving into the critical pre-production phase: translatin g the vision into a technical plan and building the team to execute it. Th is month\, we dive deep into:\n\n## **The Shot List:** Learn how to break down a script into specific camera angles\, lens choices\, and movements. We will discuss how to prioritize shots to ensure you get what you need fo r the edit while staying on schedule.\n\n## ​**Crewing Up:** A movie is only as strong as its team. We’ll cover how to identify the key roles yo u need\, how to find reliable local crew\, and what to look for when "hiri ng" for independent projects.\n\n## \\*\\*AT THE NEW CFAA LOCATION:\n\n## Futures Explored\,\n\n## 2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 95816\n\n## COMING UP.. .**We’ll be discussing and offering feedback on the scripts that you vot ed for last month! Don't miss a single month of this exciting program\, an d if you want to be a part of the crew\, you better show up ready to learn and work! -----------------------------------------------​**\n\n## Deta ils at www.capitalfilmarts.org\n\n## SCHEDULE OF 3rd TUESDAY FILMMAKING SE RIES:\n\n## February 17- The Script breakdown. Scheduling.\n\n## March 17 - Locations & Permitting\n\n## April 14 - Auditions\n\n## April 21 - Shot Lists / Crewing Up\n\n## May 12 and 19 - Callbacks / Casting\n\n## June 13 -14 and 16 - Production days (13-14 weekend)\n\n## July 11-12 and 21 - Pro duction days (11-12 weekend)\n\n## August 18 - Picture lock and Edit/Spott ing session\n\n## September 15 - Sound Design\n\n## October 20 - Music/Sco ring\n\n## November 17 - Color\n\n## December 15 - Screenings\n\n\\-\\-\\- \\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\ -\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\n\n## **NEW CFAA LOCATION:**\n\n## **Futures Explored**\n\n## **2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 95816**\n\n## Admission is FREE to CFAA members\, and $10 for non-memb ers.Membership info at [www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership](http://www.cap italfilmarts.org/membership) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/the-capital-film-arts-alliance-cfaa/e vents/316791028/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261001T023435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T023435Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316791029@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T173306Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T210000 SUMMARY:CFAA Film Forum: 'The Filmmaking Series' DESCRIPTION:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)\n## Month by month\, the CFAA will guide attendees in learning the step-by-step process of making a short film. Every month will bring us closer and closer to the actual pr oduction of this\, and the script has been selected\, so come and find out more on every 3rd Tuesday! The best talent in the production industry wil l be here to inform and aid the CFAA team to help YOU to make a movie!!\n\ n## **​CALL TIME: ​ 7pm​-9pm**\n\n## **TOPIC: Callbacks & Casting of 'Decline'**\n\n## Join us for the next installment of our **Step-by-Step Filmmaking Series**! Having already selected our script and scouted locati ons\, we are now moving into the critical pre-production phase: translatin g the vision into a technical plan and building the team to execute it. Th is month\, we dive deep into:\n\n## **The Shot List:** Learn how to break down a script into specific camera angles\, lens choices\, and movements. We will discuss how to prioritize shots to ensure you get what you need fo r the edit while staying on schedule.\n\n## ​**Crewing Up:** A movie is only as strong as its team. We’ll cover how to identify the key roles yo u need\, how to find reliable local crew\, and what to look for when "hiri ng" for independent projects.\n\n## \\*\\*AT THE NEW CFAA LOCATION:\n\n## Futures Explored\,\n\n## 2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 95816\n\n## COMING UP.. .**We’ll be discussing and offering feedback on the scripts that you vot ed for last month! Don't miss a single month of this exciting program\, an d if you want to be a part of the crew\, you better show up ready to learn and work! -----------------------------------------------​**\n\n## Deta ils at www.capitalfilmarts.org\n\n## SCHEDULE OF 3rd TUESDAY FILMMAKING SE RIES:\n\n## February 17- The Script breakdown. Scheduling.\n\n## March 17 - Locations & Permitting\n\n## April 14 - Auditions\n\n## April 21 - Shot Lists / Crewing Up\n\n## May 12 and 19 - Callbacks / Casting\n\n## June 13 -14 and 16 - Production days (13-14 weekend)\n\n## July 11-12 and 21 - Pro duction days (11-12 weekend)\n\n## August 18 - Picture lock and Edit/Spott ing session\n\n## September 15 - Sound Design\n\n## October 20 - Music/Sco ring\n\n## November 17 - Color\n\n## December 15 - Screenings\n\n\\-\\-\\- \\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\ -\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\n\n## **NEW CFAA LOCATION:**\n\n## **Futures Explored**\n\n## **2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 95816**\n\n## Admission is FREE to CFAA members\, and $10 for non-memb ers.Membership info at [www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership](http://www.cap italfilmarts.org/membership) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/the-capital-film-arts-alliance-cfaa/e vents/316791029/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261001T023435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T023435Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316791030@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T173306Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T210000 SUMMARY:CFAA Film Forum: 'The Filmmaking Series' DESCRIPTION:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)\n## Month by month\, the CFAA will guide attendees in learning the step-by-step process of making a short film. Every month will bring us closer and closer to the actual pr oduction of this\, and the script has been selected\, so come and find out more on every 3rd Tuesday! The best talent in the production industry wil l be here to inform and aid the CFAA team to help YOU to make a movie!!\n\ n## **​CALL TIME: ​ 7pm​-9pm**\n\n## **TOPIC: Callbacks & Casting of 'Decline'**\n\n## Join us for the next installment of our **Step-by-Step Filmmaking Series**! Having already selected our script and scouted locati ons\, we are now moving into the critical pre-production phase: translatin g the vision into a technical plan and building the team to execute it. Th is month\, we dive deep into:\n\n## **The Shot List:** Learn how to break down a script into specific camera angles\, lens choices\, and movements. We will discuss how to prioritize shots to ensure you get what you need fo r the edit while staying on schedule.\n\n## ​**Crewing Up:** A movie is only as strong as its team. We’ll cover how to identify the key roles yo u need\, how to find reliable local crew\, and what to look for when "hiri ng" for independent projects.\n\n## \\*\\*AT THE NEW CFAA LOCATION:\n\n## Futures Explored\,\n\n## 2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 95816\n\n## COMING UP.. .**We’ll be discussing and offering feedback on the scripts that you vot ed for last month! Don't miss a single month of this exciting program\, an d if you want to be a part of the crew\, you better show up ready to learn and work! -----------------------------------------------​**\n\n## Deta ils at www.capitalfilmarts.org\n\n## SCHEDULE OF 3rd TUESDAY FILMMAKING SE RIES:\n\n## February 17- The Script breakdown. Scheduling.\n\n## March 17 - Locations & Permitting\n\n## April 14 - Auditions\n\n## April 21 - Shot Lists / Crewing Up\n\n## May 12 and 19 - Callbacks / Casting\n\n## June 13 -14 and 16 - Production days (13-14 weekend)\n\n## July 11-12 and 21 - Pro duction days (11-12 weekend)\n\n## August 18 - Picture lock and Edit/Spott ing session\n\n## September 15 - Sound Design\n\n## October 20 - Music/Sco ring\n\n## November 17 - Color\n\n## December 15 - Screenings\n\n\\-\\-\\- \\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\ -\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\n\n## **NEW CFAA LOCATION:**\n\n## **Futures Explored**\n\n## **2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 95816**\n\n## Admission is FREE to CFAA members\, and $10 for non-memb ers.Membership info at [www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership](http://www.cap italfilmarts.org/membership) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/the-capital-film-arts-alliance-cfaa/e vents/316791030/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261001T023435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T023435Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316791031@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T173306Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T210000 SUMMARY:CFAA Film Forum: 'The Filmmaking Series' DESCRIPTION:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)\n## Month by month\, the CFAA will guide attendees in learning the step-by-step process of making a short film. Every month will bring us closer and closer to the actual pr oduction of this\, and the script has been selected\, so come and find out more on every 3rd Tuesday! The best talent in the production industry wil l be here to inform and aid the CFAA team to help YOU to make a movie!!\n\ n## **​CALL TIME: ​ 7pm​-9pm**\n\n## **TOPIC: Callbacks & Casting of 'Decline'**\n\n## Join us for the next installment of our **Step-by-Step Filmmaking Series**! Having already selected our script and scouted locati ons\, we are now moving into the critical pre-production phase: translatin g the vision into a technical plan and building the team to execute it. Th is month\, we dive deep into:\n\n## **The Shot List:** Learn how to break down a script into specific camera angles\, lens choices\, and movements. We will discuss how to prioritize shots to ensure you get what you need fo r the edit while staying on schedule.\n\n## ​**Crewing Up:** A movie is only as strong as its team. We’ll cover how to identify the key roles yo u need\, how to find reliable local crew\, and what to look for when "hiri ng" for independent projects.\n\n## \\*\\*AT THE NEW CFAA LOCATION:\n\n## Futures Explored\,\n\n## 2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 95816\n\n## COMING UP.. .**We’ll be discussing and offering feedback on the scripts that you vot ed for last month! Don't miss a single month of this exciting program\, an d if you want to be a part of the crew\, you better show up ready to learn and work! -----------------------------------------------​**\n\n## Deta ils at www.capitalfilmarts.org\n\n## SCHEDULE OF 3rd TUESDAY FILMMAKING SE RIES:\n\n## February 17- The Script breakdown. Scheduling.\n\n## March 17 - Locations & Permitting\n\n## April 14 - Auditions\n\n## April 21 - Shot Lists / Crewing Up\n\n## May 12 and 19 - Callbacks / Casting\n\n## June 13 -14 and 16 - Production days (13-14 weekend)\n\n## July 11-12 and 21 - Pro duction days (11-12 weekend)\n\n## August 18 - Picture lock and Edit/Spott ing session\n\n## September 15 - Sound Design\n\n## October 20 - Music/Sco ring\n\n## November 17 - Color\n\n## December 15 - Screenings\n\n\\-\\-\\- \\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\ -\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\n\n## **NEW CFAA LOCATION:**\n\n## **Futures Explored**\n\n## **2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 95816**\n\n## Admission is FREE to CFAA members\, and $10 for non-memb ers.Membership info at [www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership](http://www.cap italfilmarts.org/membership) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/the-capital-film-arts-alliance-cfaa/e vents/316791031/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261001T023435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T023435Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_314871559@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T173306Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T210000 SUMMARY:CFAA Film Forum: 'The Filmmaking Series' DESCRIPTION:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)\n## Month by month\, the CFAA will guide attendees in learning the step-by-step process of making a short film. Every month will bring us closer and closer to the actual pr oduction of this\, and the script has been selected\, so come and find out more on every 3rd Tuesday! The best talent in the production industry wil l be here to inform and aid the CFAA team to help YOU to make a movie!!\n\ n## **​CALL TIME: ​ 7pm​-9pm**\n\n## **TOPIC: Callbacks & Casting of 'Decline'**\n\n## Join us for the next installment of our **Step-by-Step Filmmaking Series**! Having already selected our script and scouted locati ons\, we are now moving into the critical pre-production phase: translatin g the vision into a technical plan and building the team to execute it. Th is month\, we dive deep into:\n\n## **Callbacks and Casting**\n\n**Callbac ks and casting** represent the final\, high-stakes phase of the pre-produc tion process where a director and casting director select the actors who w ill bring the script to life. In the context of the [CFAA Step-by-Step Fil mmaking Series](https://www.meetup.com/the-capital-film-arts-alliance-cfaa /events/gfqdxtyjcjbhc/edit/)\, this phase is currently focused on the shor t film **"Decline."** Over 30 actors read monologues and the list of those 15 that were selected has been created. They will read again using the pr oject script and specific roles.\n\n### **The Casting Process**\n\nCasting is the search for the right "fit" for a role. It isn't just about finding a good actor\; it’s about finding the *right* actor for a specific visi on.\n\n### **The Callback Phase**\n\nOnce the initial auditions are over\, the "shortlist" of actors is invited back for a **Callback**. This is a m ore rigorous session designed to test depth and chemistry.\n\n* **Directio nal Adjustments:** The director will give the actor specific notes (e.g.\, "Try it more aggressively this time") to see how well they take direction .\n* **Chemistry Reads:** Often\, two actors up for different roles (like a lead couple or siblings) will read together to see if their on-screen en ergy is believable.\n* **The "Technical" Check:** Producers may look at ho w the actor looks on camera or how their voice pairs with other cast membe rs.\n*\n\n## \\*\\*AT THE NEW CFAA LOCATION:\n\n## Futures Explored\,\n\n# # 2553 R St.\, Sacramento CA 95816\n\n## COMING UP...**We’ll be discussi ng and offering feedback on the scripts that you voted for last month! Don 't miss a single month of this exciting program\, and if you want to be a part of the crew\, you better show up ready to learn and work! ----------- ------------------------------------​**\n\n## Details at www.capitalfilm arts.org\n\n## SCHEDULE OF 3rd TUESDAY FILMMAKING SERIES:\n\n## February 1 7- The Script breakdown. Scheduling.\n\n## March 17 - Locations & Permitti ng\n\n## April 14 - Auditions\n\n## April 21 - Shot Lists / Crewing Up\n\n ## May 12 and 19 - Callbacks / Casting\n\n## June 13-14 and 16 - Productio n days (13-14 weekend)\n\n## July 11-12 and 21 - Production days (11-12 we ekend)\n\n## August 18 - Picture lock and Edit/Spotting session\n\n## Sept ember 15 - Sound Design\n\n## October 20 - Music/Scoring\n\n## November 17 - Color\n\n## December 15 - Screenings\n\n\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\ \-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\- \\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\n\n## **NEW CFAA LOCATION:**\n\n## **Futures Explored**\n\n## **2553 R St.\, Sacramento CA 95816**\n\n## Adm ission is FREE to CFAA members\, and $10 for non-members.Membership info a t [www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership](http://www.capitalfilmarts.org/memb ership) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/the-capital-film-arts-alliance-cfaa/e vents/314871559/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260520T045147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T045147Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316674562@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T173306Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T210000 SUMMARY:CFAA Screenwriters Lab - Every 4th Tuesday (yay!!) DESCRIPTION:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)\n**CFAA Screenwriters La b -**\n\n**Monthly Meetings at**\n**Futures Explored**\n**2553 R St.\,** * *Sacramento**\n\nThe group holds a meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each mont h (unless otherwise noted)\, providing a safe\, creative environment for w riters to explore and share\, learn and grow.\n\n**The Screenwriters Lab f eatures host**\n\n**David Flanagan**\n\n**Author\, Screenwriter\, Filmmake r\, Creative Director\, and Speaker**\n\n**4th Tuesdays @ 7pm-9pm**\n\n**D avid Flanagan is a Sacramento-based author\, screenwriter\, filmmaker\, an d creative director with a passion for visual storytelling and narrative c raft across all media. He has been creating his whole life\, in almost eve ry type of media that can be imagined. His background lends itself to a le vel of quality work that has been his calling card. We are lucky to have h im bring his skills and experience to the CFAA Screenwriters Lab!**\n\n**D avid is affiliated with the following:**\n**American Advertising Federatio n • American Marketing Association • International Newspaper Marketing Association • California Dental Association • CORE Financial Advisors • Adobe Users Group • The Art Institute International Feature Film Ma rket • University of California Davis • Cal Poly Pomona • Drexel Uni versity • California Community Colleges • Jesuit Preparatory • Sonom a Business Council • Sacramento Fine Arts Association.**\n\n**LOCATION:* *\n**Futures Explored\, 2553 R St.\, Sacramento CA**\n\n**Membership info at [www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership](http://www.capitalfilmarts.org/mem bership). Contact email: [scripts@capitalfilmarts.org](mailto:scripts@capi talfilmarts.org)**\n\n**HOW MUCH? FREE for CFAA members. $10 for Non-membe rs. Annual membership donation is $50 and this yearly fee provides entry t o ALL CFAA meetings and workshops. Info at www.capitalfilmarts.org/members hip**\n\nAdd your voice and stretch your creative writing muscles. Share y our writing and work to improve skills though peer review\, exercises\, di scussion and script development. It’s a creative space that welcomes eve ryone.\n\nCost: Free to CFAA members\, and $6 for non-members.\n\nMembersh ip info: [www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership](www.capitalfilmarts.org/memb ership)\n\nContact host at: [scripts@capitalfilmarts.org](scripts@capitalf ilmarts.org)\n\nCFAA Lab organizers can be reached by email at: [scripts@c apitalfilmarts.org](scripts@capitalfilmarts.org). Contact them to join the screenwriters group and be added to the list to receive scripts and meeti ng notes in advance. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/the-capital-film-arts-alliance-cfaa/e vents/316674562/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260923T043317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T043317Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_fhqdxtyjcpbwb@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T173306Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T210000 SUMMARY:CFAA Film Forum: 'The Filmmaking Series' - every 3rd Tuesday DESCRIPTION:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)\n## Month by month\, the CFAA will guide attendees in learning the step-by-step process of making a short film. Every month will bring us closer and closer to the actual pr oduction of this\, and the script has been selected\, so come and find out more on every 3rd Tuesday! The best talent in the production industry wil l be here to inform and aid the CFAA team to help YOU to make a movie!!\n\ n## **​CALL TIME: ​ 7pm​-9pm**\n\n## **TOPIC: Callbacks & Casting of 'Decline'**\n\n## Join us for the next installment of our **Step-by-Step Filmmaking Series**! Having already selected our script and scouted locati ons\, we are now moving into the critical pre-production phase: translatin g the vision into a technical plan and building the team to execute it. Th is month\, we dive deep into:\n\n## **The Shot List:** Learn how to break down a script into specific camera angles\, lens choices\, and movements. We will discuss how to prioritize shots to ensure you get what you need fo r the edit while staying on schedule.\n\n## ​**Crewing Up:** A movie is only as strong as its team. We’ll cover how to identify the key roles yo u need\, how to find reliable local crew\, and what to look for when "hiri ng" for independent projects.\n\n## \\*\\*AT THE NEW CFAA LOCATION:\n\n## Futures Explored\,\n\n## 2553 R St.\, Sacramento CA 95816\n\n## COMING UP. ..\n\n## **Don't miss a single month of this exciting program\, and if you want to be a part of the crew\, you better show up ready to learn and wor k! -----------------------------------------------​**\n\n## Details at w ww.capitalfilmarts.org\n\n## SCHEDULE OF 3rd TUESDAY FILMMAKING SERIES:\n\ n## February 17- The Script breakdown. Scheduling.\n\n## March 17 - Locati ons & Permitting\n\n## April 14 - Auditions\n\n## April 21 - Shot Lists / Crewing Up\n\n## May 12 and 19 - Callbacks / Casting\n\n## June 13-14 and 16 - Production days (13-14 weekend)\n\n## July 11-12 and 21 - Production days (11-12 weekend)\n\n## August 18 - Picture lock and Edit/Spotting sess ion\n\n## September 15 - Sound Design\n\n## October 20 - Music/Scoring\n\n ## November 17 - Color\n\n## December 15 - Screenings\n\n\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\ -\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\ \-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\\-\n\n## **NEW CFAA LOC ATION:**\n\n## **Futures Explored**\n\n## **2553 R St.\,Sacramento CA 9581 6**\n\n## Admission is FREE to CFAA members\, and $10 for non-members.Memb ership info at [www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership](http://www.capitalfilm arts.org/membership) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/the-capital-film-arts-alliance-cfaa/e vents/fhqdxtyjcpbwb/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260422T185545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T185545Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.meetup.com/The-Capital-Film-Arts-Alliance-CFAA/ events/ical/ X-WR-CALNAME:The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA) END:VCALENDAR