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FESTIVALS

Held in Austin, Texas, Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US, specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and action. It is a major market for distributors looking for "cult" hits (past premieres include Smile, John Wick).

Key Details:

  • Early Deadline: February 13, 2026

  • Event Date: September 2026

  • Location: Austin, TX, USA

Hosted in the historic city of York, ASFF is a BAFTA and Academy AwardĀ® qualifying festival. It is a key destination for independent filmmakers, offering masterclasses with industry leaders (BBC, Film4) and a massive awards showcase.

Key Details:

  • Regular Deadline: May 31, 2026

  • Event Date: November 4 – 8, 2026

  • Location: York, UK

FUNDING & PROGRAMS

Supported by a $4 million endowment from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, this fellowship is designed specifically to cultivate California Native filmmakers. Selected artists receive support to curate a Sundance Collab program to advance their projects, plus year-long access to the platform.

Key Details:

  • Status: Applications Open

  • Benefit: Curatorial support + 12-month Sundance Collab membership.

  • Eligibility: Artists with tribal affiliations in California

This prestigious award supports established and mid-career arts managers in Canadian professional arts organizations. It funds professional development activities (seminars, workshops) or mentorship programs to help managers acquire new skills.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: March 5, 2026

  • Award: $10,000 CAD (Two awards available).

  • Eligibility: Canadian citizens/residents

TOOLS & RESOURCES

While known as a basic player, VLC is an essential free tool for filmmakers. It allows frame-by-frame playback (hotkey 'E'), verifying codecs/bitrates (Ctrl+J), and playing almost any corrupted or obscure video file that other players reject.

A library of over 1,500 free, open-source font families. Essential for indie filmmakers creating title cards, posters, or subtitles without worrying about licensing fees.

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JOBS

The self-driving technology company is hiring a multi-talented filmmaker to join their Marketing Creative team. The role is a hybrid of 70% post-production (editing, motion graphics, finishing) and 30% production (shooting interviews, product demos).

Key Details:

  • Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

  • Type: Full-time

  • Salary: $111,000 - $161,500 / year + Equity & Bonus

CNN London is hiring a Senior Producer to lead international digital news coverage. The role involves managing a team of producers, overseeing video storytelling for social platforms, and coordinating breaking news across the global network.

Key Details:

  • Location: London, UK

  • Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

  • Pay: Not Listed

INDUSTRY PULSE

Season 2 of Prime Video’s Fallout ended with a cliffhanger, revealing Hank’s true plan for Vault-Tec and setting the stage for a New Vegas showdown. Showrunners confirm The Ghoul’s journey to find his family will be the central emotional arc of Season 3.

Estimated read: 3 min

In an exclusive interview, Bob Iger and incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro discussed the future of Disney. D’Amaro, formerly chair of Experiences, will take the helm in March, while Dana Walden has been named President and Chief Creative Officer.

Estimated read: 4 min

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