-CFA
CREW FILM AGENCY
CFA Academy
CFA Academy
The CFA academy is born. A place where the practical approach combines with technique, creativity and passion. A training path where students will have the opportunity to learn from the most important professionals in the sector, participating in intensive workshops and mentoring sessions that stimulate artistic and personal growth. The Academy is thus configured as a stimulating and dynamic environment, ideal for those who aspire to undertake a career in the world of theater, cinema and television.
Acting
With an integrated approach that combines technique, creativity and passion. A training path where students will have the opportunity to learn from the most important professionals in the sector, participating in intensive workshops and mentoring sessions that stimulate artistic and personal growth. The Academy is thus configured as a stimulating and dynamic environment, ideal for those who aspire to undertake a career in the world of theater, cinema and television.
Screenplay
We train new talents in the field of screenwriting for film and television. The training program combines theoretical lessons and practical workshops, offering students the opportunity to learn from the best professionals in the sector. The academy aims to develop not only technical skills, but also creative ability and narrative sensitivity, preparing participants to face the challenges of the modern audiovisual industry. Through intensive workshops, mentoring sessions and collaborations with production companies, the Academy CFA confirms itself as a point of reference for those aspiring to a career in the world of screenwriting.
Direction
A cutting-edge training center, designed to cultivate the talent of future directors. The educational path, which integrates theoretical lessons, practical exercises and field projects, is designed to sharpen the critical eye and the ability to transform ideas into engaging visual narratives. Students have the opportunity to interact with industry experts during interactive workshops and mentoring sessions, which encourage an innovative and experimental approach. With a multidisciplinary methodology, the academy aims to be a springboard for those who wish to successfully face the challenges of the contemporary audiovisual world.
The artistic direction
Antonio Pisu: Son of art, born in 1984, in 2002 he began his career in the entertainment world. Since then he has taken part in numerous films, advertising campaigns, theatrical shows, TV dramas and television broadcasts. Antonio Pisu is a member of the ANAC (National Association of Film Authors). He is the creator, author and actor of a television series entitled Low Budget, produced by Studio Universal and Rai4. Together with his brother in 2016 he founded the production company Genoma Films which will produce several films. His second feature film "EST" which he wrote and directed, was presented as the opening film at the Giornate degli Autori as part of the 77th Venice International Film Festival. The film, distributed by Sky for Italy and by HBO for abroad, was the winner of over 25 international festivals around the world. He then directed "Nina dei Lupi", based on the novel of the same name, finalist for the Strega Prize and currently broadcast on Sky networks. His fourth feature film "Tornando a EST" was released in theaters on February 13, 2025.
Awards and recognitions
2020 - Mostra internazionale d'arte cinematografica di Venezia
Official selection alle Giornate degli autori
2020 - Druk International Film Festival (DIFF)
Critics' Choice Award
2020 - New York International Film Awards (NYIFA)
Best Original Story
Best Feature Film
Best Screen Play
2020 - Istanbul Film Awards (IFA)
Best Comedy Feature Film
Best Picture Feature Film
Best Director Feature Film
2020 - Terra di Siena International Film Festival
Best Picture Feature Film
2020 - Calcutta Imternational Cult Film Festival (CICFF)
Best Feature Film
2021 - Independent Film Awards London (IFA)
Best Drama
2021 - Fire Island Film Festival
Best Narrative Film
2021 - 4th Dimension Independent Film Festival Bali
Best Narrative Film
2021 - South East European Film Festival Los Angeles
Official Selection
2021 - Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston
Official Selection
2021 - Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF)
Official Selection
2021 - UNOFEX Swiss Film Awards
Best Feature Film
2021 - San Diego Movie Awards (SDMA)
Best Feature Film - Winner
Best Director Feature - Award of Excellence
2021 - Premio Sergio Amidei di Gorizia
Premio Internazionale alla Miglior Sceneggiatura Cinematografica
2021 - Magna Graecia Film Festival
Premio Migliore Sceneggiatura
2021 - Molise Cinema Film festival
Premio Migliore Lungometraggio
2021 - Pigeon International Film Festival Reykjavik
Official Selection
2023- Mostra internazionale d'arte cinematografica di Venezia
Le Giornate degli autori - Out of competition
2023- Sitges international film festival
Official selection
2023-Noir film festival
Official selection