About NAFA
[ Networking Action for Filmmakers & Actors ]
Sydney, Australia

NAFA is a networking group of actors, screenwriters, and filmmakers renowned for being creative and productive. We strongly believe in chasing our own opportunities to succeed in a tough industry.

Originating as a proactive actors’ group in 2002 (then called Networking Action For Actors), NAFA quickly expanded to include screenwriters and filmmakers. In doing so, we have become recognised as an important resource for castings and crew calls for shorts and features that range from student to independent and professional productions.

From the outset, NAFA has always been firmly based on the ideas of networking and education. We are best known for running the successful Choc Tops in the Attic meetings, held each month at the Arthouse Hotel.

On a larger scale, NAFA organises two big film festivals each year: Show-Fest (April/May) and Action-Fest (August). Popular for the ‘Show & Tell’ format, cast and crew are invited onstage to discuss the making of their films after each screening. On a smaller scale, NAFA also organises script development workshops, social events, and a talent night.

In 2003 NAFA created its own film production company, NAFA Productions Pty Ltd. Drawing upon the group’s many talents and extensive connections, it has now made over 25 shorts and helped produce one feature. Some films have won awards, others have been selected as finalists and many have been shown on TV. Always getting the best results on small budgets, the group has reached the level of expertise to take on the big projects.

Our History at a Glance