CFC 2019 is underway!
The 2019 Quote is:
"This is the way the world ends
Not with a bang but a whimper."
- TS Eliot
"This is the way the world ends
Not with a bang but a whimper."
- TS Eliot
Filmmaking runs from May 15 - May 29
Showcase screening is June 7th.
Showcase screening is June 7th.
Only $40 to enter as a filmmaker and $25 to enter as a collaborator!
Sign up HERE!
Sign up HERE!
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Make films. Build networks.The CFC is a one-of-a-kind Los Angeles based film contest in its eighth year. Work together with other filmmakers and make your own short film for the chance to be seen by industry decision makers and win over $12,000 in prizes!
The concept is simple: Give help to at least one other filmmaker in the competition and receive help from at least one other filmmaker in the competition. The best films, as chosen by our celebrity jury, will be shown to a full house at the prestigious Harmony Gold Theater. We founded the CFC because we’re filmmakers too, and we know how important networking really is. We strive to build an environment all about collaborating—not just making a movie, but meeting and working with other filmmakers. The end result? More connections, more opportunities, and more movies! Are you a writer in search of a shooter? An editor looking for a director? Don’t worry- we help you find the people you need to execute your vision! |
2019 First Round Judges
Samantha HermanSamantha Herman is a screenwriter, producer, business affairs consultant and pop culture enthusiast. She made her feature film debut in 2015 with her semi-autobiographical movie Let's Rap (co-writer, producer). Her latest films as a producer include the heist drama Robbery and the surreal comedy The Bellmen. As a writer, she is currently working on three films for the Hallmark Channel.
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Cyrus SaidiCyrus Saidi is a Music Manager and Film Writer/Director. As a manager with 20 years of experience, his Grammy-winning clients have sold millions of records. His most recent film, a feature documentary on the history of Electronic Music, opened in theaters nationwide in 2018.
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Tiffany BrowerTiffany Brower has been in Television and Film Production for 20 years, and has been a Post Production Supervisor for 10 years. Specializing in animation, but with an eye for detail and good writing, her love of film goes beyond any specific genre.
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2019 Grand Jury
Peter BillingsleyPeter Billingsley has achieved success both in front and behind the camera producing Iron Man, The Break-Up, IFC's Dinner For Five and directing the Vince Vaughn starrer Couples Retreat. He serves as Executive Producer of the Netflix series F is For Family. Billingsley began his acting career at the age of three and became a pop culture icon when he played Ralphie in A Christmas Story. Today, he runs the production company Wild West with actor/producer Vince Vaughn.
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Craig TitleyCraig Titley is co-executive producer on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D on ABC television. As a screenwriter, Craig wrote Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Cheaper By The Dozen starring Steve Martin, and wrote for the TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
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Lee AronsohnFilmmaker magazine called Arohnson "one of the most successful writer-producers in the history of sitcoms", having written for industry changing shows like The Love Boat, Who's the Boss, Murphy Brown, Grace Under Fire, and the longest-running multi-camera sitcom ever, The Big Bang Theory.
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Jason ResnickJason Resnick is Executive Vice President of Acquisition at Aviron Pictures. Previously, Jason served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Worldwide Acquisitions for the Universal Pictures Group, where he was in charge of all acquisitions and co-productions for all of Universal's distribution platforms worldwide: Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Rogue Pictures and Universal Home Entertainment.
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Val ValdezVal Valdez, a talent manager with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry and the Head of Talent at Avatar Entertainment.
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Gus KriegerGus Krieger is an award-winning writer/director/producer of stage and screen. His first produced feature screenplay “The Killing Room” premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. In 2012, Krieger served as Associate Producer on the horror feature “Would You Rather” and produced "Fender Bender" for Shout! Factory in 2016. As writer-director-producer, Krieger’s feature films include the philosophical thriller "The Binding," and the 2018 Slamdance Audience Award-winning hip-hop drama "My Name Is Myeisha."
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Guy Toam & Jay SharronGuy Toam & Jay Sharron were selected as finalists three years in a row at the CFC and were honored with the 2018 Jury Award First Place for their film, “A Prized Award”. While continuously pursuing the opportunity to make their first feature film as a directing team, Guy, a future lottery winner, is an Editor with over 12 years experience; working on projects for NBC, The CW, United King Films and many other reputable companies, & Jay, accruing over 15 years experience, has been a Director of Photography and Writer on projects for The CW, Warner Brothers, and VICE to name a few. Jay plans to be taken care of by Guy once he wins the lottery.
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