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FESTIVALS

A biannual festival held in the two largest media hubs in the U.S., designed to foster networking between independent filmmakers, writers, and distributors. Now in its 16th year, the event provides high-visibility screenings in New York (May) and Los Angeles (October), offering a dual-city platform for independent talent to launch their careers.

Key Details:

  • Final Deadline: March 18, 2026

  • Event Date: May 2 – 3, 2026

  • Location: New York & Los Angeles, USA

The world's foremost international festival specializing in fantasy and horror. Sitges is the ultimate market for genre filmmakers seeking global sales and a cult following.

Key Details:

  • Early Bird Deadline: June 18, 2026

  • Event Date: October 8 – 18, 2026

  • Location: Sitges, Spain

FUNDING & PROGRAMS

The (Egg)celerator Lab is a year-long program designed to support women and gender-expansive directors working on their first or second feature-length documentary. The lab provides a $40,000 grant for production, alongside tailored mentorship, creative retreats, and industry connections.

Key Details:

  • Final Deadline: April 29, 2026

  • Benefit: $40,000 USD grant + year-long lab + mentorship + travel stipend.

  • Eligibility: Women or gender-expansive directors

The World Cinema Fund (WCF) provides specialized support to ensure films from "endangered" cinematography regions (Global South/East) achieve international visibility. This fund is designed to incentivize German distributors to release creative documentaries and narrative features that showcase exceptional artistry and cultural relevance.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: Rolling

  • Benefit: Up to €10,000 in distribution funding.

  • Eligibility: German distributors or World Sales companies releasing films from WCF-eligible regions.

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JOBS

Jubilee Media is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead their creative team and define the strategic roadmap for digital content. The role involves elevating existing shows and developing new mission-aligned productions.

Key Details:

  • Location: Los Angeles, CA

  • Type: Full-time

  • Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 / year

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Key Details:

  • Location: Montreal, QC, Canada

  • Type: Full-time

  • Pay: Not Listed

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