In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sitsdown with Noah Smith, President of the Colorado Film & Video Association (CFVA), to discuss the current state of Colorado’s film and video industry and what’s ahead in 2026.

Noah shares insights into the CFVA’s mission, how they’resupporting filmmakers across Colorado, and what attendees can expect from the upcoming State of the State of Colorado Film & Media Industry event happening Thursday, February 12th at the Sie Film Center in Denver.

Whether you’re a filmmaker, producer, content creator, orpart of Colorado’s growing creative community, this episode offers valuable perspective on industry growth, networking opportunities, and how to get involved with CFVA moving forward.

🎬 Topics Covered:

What to expect at the State of the State event

The future of Colorado’s film and media industry

CFVA programs, events, and community impact

How filmmakers can plug into Colorado’s creative ecosystem

Check out the CFVA website: https://www.cfva.com/

Follow CFVA on Instagram @thecfva

Follow CFVA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecfva

Join the CFVA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/81864884784?ref=profile_plus_visit_group

Connect with Noah Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/incontrastfilms/

Colorado Creative Industries: https://oedit.colorado.gov/colorado-creative-industries

Connect with the Local Colorado Film community!

Become a member of WIFMCO - https://www.wifmco.org/members

Become a Member at CFVA - https://www.cfva.com/memberships

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00:00 Introduction

00:46 What is the State of the State?

02:59 Colorado Film Industry 2026

05:43 CFVA at Sundance 2025

06:29 This year’s CFVA Member Highlight Reel

07:10 FAMCO Update?

09:38 Colorado Film Office Update

13:44 State of the State format

15:35 Colorado’s Creative Economy

25:45 Colorado Organizations Connecting

30:53 Independent Filmmaking in Colorado

34:03 Colorado Film Festivals

37:05 Sundance Film Festival in Colorado

39:19 Filming in Beautiful Colorado

41:23 A Successful Film Industry in Colorado

45:48 Watching Films in the Theater

50:30 First Time Attending the State of the State

53:14 How can people get involved?