CFVA State of the State 2026 | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Noah Smith

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 eventThe future of Colorado’s film and media industryCFVA programs, events, and community impactHow filmmakers can plug into Colorado’s creative ecosystemCheck out the CFVA website: https://www.cfva.com/Follow CFVA on Instagram @thecfvaFollow CFVA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecfvaJoin the CFVA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/81864884784?ref=profile_plus_visit_groupConnect 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/membersBecome a Member at CFVA - https://www.cfva.com/memberships #ColoradoFilmandVideoAssociation #ColoradoFilm&VideoAssociation#CFVA, #NoahSmith #ColoradoFilm #ColoradoFilmmakers #FilmInColorado #ColoradoActors,#ColoradoVideoProduction #FilmmakerLife #IndieFilmmaker #FilmProduction#VideoProduction #FilmIndustry #FilmCommunity #CreativeCommunity #WomenInMedia,#WomenInFilmAndTelevision #FilmGrants #FilmNetworking #FilmEducation#FilmPodcast #SetTalksPodcast #FilmDirector #FilmProducer #BehindTheScenes#OnSetLife #FilmCrew #MediaProduction #IndependentFilm #ColoradoArts #StateOfTheState   00:00 Introduction00:46 What is the State of the State?02:59 Colorado Film Industry 202605:43 CFVA at Sundance 202506:29 This year’s CFVA Member Highlight Reel07:10 FAMCO Update?09:38 Colorado Film Office Update13:44 State of the State format15:35 Colorado’s Creative Economy 25:45 Colorado Organizations Connecting30:53 Independent Filmmaking in Colorado 34:03 Colorado Film Festivals37:05 Sundance Film Festival in Colorado39:19 Filming in Beautiful Colorado 41:23 A Successful Film Industry in Colorado45:48 Watching Films in the Theater 50:30 First Time Attending the State of the State53:14 How can people get involved?