CFAA Film Forum: 'The Filmmaking Series'

About this event

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 production 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 will be here to inform and aid the CFAA team to help YOU to make a movie!!

CALL TIME: 7pm-9pm

TOPIC: Callbacks & Casting of 'Decline'

Join us for the next installment of our Step-by-Step Filmmaking Series ! 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:

Callbacks and Casting

Callbacks and casting represent the final, high-stakes phase of the pre-production process where a director and casting director select the actors who will bring the script to life. In the context of the CFAA Step-by-Step Filmmaking Series , this phase is currently focused on the short 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 project script and specific roles.

The Casting Process

Casting 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 vision.

The Callback Phase

Once the initial auditions are over, the "shortlist" of actors is invited back for a Callback . This is a more rigorous session designed to test depth and chemistry.

• Directional Adjustments: The director will give the actor specific notes (e.g., "Try it more aggressively this time") to see how well they take direction.

• Chemistry Reads: Often, two actors up for different roles (like a lead couple or siblings) will read together to see if their on-screen energy is believable.

• The "Technical" Check: Producers may look at how the actor looks on camera or how their voice pairs with other cast members.

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**AT THE NEW CFAA LOCATION:

Futures Explored,

2553 R St., Sacramento CA 95816

COMING UP... We’ll be discussing 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! -----------------------------------------------

Details at www.capitalfilmarts.org

SCHEDULE OF 3rd TUESDAY FILMMAKING SERIES:

February 17- The Script breakdown. Scheduling.

March 17 - Locations & Permitting

April 14 - Auditions

April 21 - Shot Lists / Crewing Up

May 12 and 19 - Callbacks / Casting

June 13-14 and 16 - Production days (13-14 weekend)

July 11-12 and 21 - Production days (11-12 weekend)

August 18 - Picture lock and Edit/Spotting session

September 15 - Sound Design

October 20 - Music/Scoring

November 17 - Color

December 15 - Screenings

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NEW CFAA LOCATION:

Futures Explored

2553 R St., Sacramento CA 95816

Admission is FREE to CFAA members, and $10 for non-members.Membership info at www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership

From The Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA)