Entries by Natalie Nigg

Workshops: Screenwriting, Sept 26

Find out what it takes to conceptualize a short film from start to finish, including basic terminology and formats used in screenwriting, step-by-step story development and narrative techniques Thursday, September 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CMAC membership must be paid prior to training. Contact for membership and enrollment: (559) 266-2622 or info@cmac.tv

RED Workshop with Chad Saechao

Attention aspiring filmmakers: come by CMAC on Monday, September 30th from 7-9 p.m. for a special guest lecture from LA-based cinematographer and Visalia native Chad Saechao.  Chad will talk about what it’s like to work as a DP (Director of Photography) and show you all the features of his RED Digital Cinema Camera. You’ll also have […]

Latinx Heritage Month Film Festival

Our friends over at Arte Américas have announced a film screening festival featuring Latinx* produced and focused films. Films will be screened at both Fresno State and on-site at Arte Américas on Friday evenings and Saturdayafternoons starting September 13th through October 13th. In addition to screening major motion pictures, Arte Américas is also seeking local submissions from Latinx filmmakers or filmmakers focusing on […]

September ArtHop at CMAC: Kyle Bowers & Samantha Ayala

September’s ArtHop is just one week away! Stop by CMAC next Thursday, September 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to see the work of two talented artists; Kyle Bowers and Samantha Ayala. Here are a couple short bios about the artists and their work written by the artists themselves! Kyle Bowers: Imagine. Imagine a shadowy room; and as you move through […]

CMAC Garage Sale, September 14th

In the market for some new gear? Now might be the right time to buy! CMAC will be selling some of our older/lesser-used items. Stop by CMAC on Saturday, September 14th from 2-5 p.m. to check out what we’ve got for sale! Items include cameras, light kits, and more! Items will be sold via a silent […]

PSA Day Update

PSA Day is now full! Thank you all for attending our registration event. If you were interested in participating this time but could not make it out the the event, please contact the CMAC Programming Coordinator Johnnny at johnny@cmac.tv to find out how CMAC can be of service to you and your organization.

Celebrate Hmong presents: Cosmic Journeys

Our very own CMAC Membership Coordinator Dom produced a video covering an event titled ‘Cosmic Journeys’, an event celebrating contemporary Hmong-American poets put on by ‘Celebrate Hmong’ organization. The event was free to the public at The Fresno Center and special guest poets shared their work for all to enjoy. You can watch the video today at 3 […]

Workshops: Pre-Production, Sep 4

Next Wednesday, September 4th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. come explore strategies to effectively plan a community access television show in our studio or on location. Topics include idea generation, script writing, rundowns, underwriting, legal issues, production and post-production options. Also learn the forms that CMAC requires for production made with CMAC equipment and facilities. Membership must be paid prior […]

Workshops: Field Production, Sep 10 & 11

Join us on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 10 & 11, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for hands-on introduction to filming on-location, including proper setup and breakdown of the camera, audio, and lighting equipment, camerawork, basic interviewing tips, and planning for post-production. CMAC membership must be paid prior to training. Contact for membership and enrollment: (559) 266-2622 or info@cmac.tv