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FESTIVALS
As the American Film Institute's annual celebration, AFI Fest is a world-class platform for both master filmmakers and emerging talent. Located in the heart of Hollywood, it is a crucial stop for awards-season campaigning and international visibility.
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Early Deadline: March 1, 2026
Event Date: October 21 – 25, 2026
Los Angeles, CA, USA
One of the UK’s largest and most diverse film festivals outside London. LIFF is a BAFTA and Academy Award® qualifying festival, particularly respected for its strong international short film competitions and genre cinema.
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Earlybird Deadline: March 26, 2026
Event Date: November 5 – 22, 2026
Location: Leeds, UK
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
A joint NEH/JUSFC fellowship supporting research and writing on modern Japanese society, politics, and economy. It funds individuals creating books or digital resources to improve public understanding of Japan’s global role.
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Deadline: April 8, 2026
Benefit: Up to $60,000
Eligibility: Individual scholars (Independent or Junior)
Last Call: A joint initiative with Sheffield DocFest to fund original audio documentaries. This program seeks independent podcast makers globally who are pushing the boundaries of factual storytelling. Six finalists will be invited to pitch their projects at Sheffield DocFest in June 2026.
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Deadline: February 27, 2026 (23:59 GMT) — This Friday
Benefit: £15,000 for the winner; £5,000 for the runner-up + Festival access and travel support.
Eligibility: Global
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JOBS
The Guardian is seeking a Video Producer to shoot, direct, and edit original long-form news features for its digital platforms and YouTube channel. The role focuses on producing compelling stories for established strands.
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Location: London, UK
Type: Full-time (9-month fixed-term contract)
Deadline: March 5, 2026
Paramount is seeking a Director to oversee the global strategy, development, and production of audio and digital publishing content, including audiobooks and ebooks.
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Location: New York, NY, USA
Type: Full-time
Salary: $155,000 – $165,000 / year
INDUSTRY PULSE
Christian Bale has officially joined the cast of Michael Mann’s highly anticipated Heat 2, starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. Adapted from Mann’s own 2022 novel, the project serves as both a prequel and sequel to the 1995 crime noir classic.
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Netflix has revealed the final soundtrack for Bridgerton Season 4, featuring signature classical covers of hits by The Cars, Sting, and Billie Eilish ahead of this Thursday’s premiere.
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