Join the Fashion On Film Synergy Challenge in Sacramento

Promotional image for the 'Fashion On Film Synergy Challenge' presented by CFF, featuring designer Keia Kodama holding a stylish sneaker. The background includes event details and a play button symbol. — Fashion On Film Synergy Challenge

SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Film Foundation is calling all local creatives to Old Sacramento this Saturday for a high-stakes fusion of style and cinema.

The Fashion On Film (FOF) Cast and Crew Call will take place April 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 926 2nd St. The event, created by Sacramento Film Festival director Martin Anaya, serves as the primary matchmaking session for the Synergy Challenge, a collaborative competition where designers, models and filmmakers unite to produce short fashion films.

During the meeting, participants will form teams in preparation for a rigorous one-day shoot scheduled for May 9. On that day, teams will have only six hours to capture their vision using the Reunion Underground and the historic surroundings of Old Sacramento as a backdrop.

“The idea is to produce bold, innovative short films,” the foundation stated. “In essence, these are short music videos where the frame is your runway.”

A nighttime cityscape featuring a brightly lit tower, with the text 'Today's Hottest Filmmakers' overlaying the scene, cars driving on a street below. — Fashion On Film Synergy Challenge

A crowded event scene with a diverse group of people gathered in a stylish, dimly lit room featuring red walls and vintage decor. Some individuals are engaged in conversation while others are observing. — Fashion On Film Synergy Challenge

Completed films must be under four minutes and submitted by May 24. While the project is a non-paid community event, the stakes remain high. The most exceptional submissions will receive a world premiere at the 31st annual Sacramento International Film Festival this summer and teams will compete for a $1,000 grand prize.

Organizers are encouraging models to dress to impress, while filmmakers, actors and makeup artists are urged to attend to find talent or join a crew. The FOF Live event is scheduled to take place in August as part of the larger festival circuit.

The event is free to the community but an RSVP is required. Those with existing fashion films can also submit their work via FilmFreeway.

🎟️ Get Involved & RSVP

FOFSC 2026 Cast and Crew Call | RSVP on CaliforniaFilm.net
Synergy Challenge Details | Learn More at California Film Foundation

📽️ Submit Your Work

Fashion On Film Festival Submissions: If you already have a fashion film ready to go or want to submit your Synergy Challenge project. Submit via FilmFreeway
Sacramento International Film Festival (General Submissions): For filmmakers looking to submit features, shorts, or documentaries for the 31st annual festival. SacFilmFest on FilmFreeway