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FESTIVALS
Known as "The Writers' Festival," AFF is a premier destination for screenwriters and narrative filmmakers. It offers unparalleled access to industry insiders and focuses on the art of the script.
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Early Bird Deadline: March 27, 2026
Event Date: October 29 – November 5, 2026
Location: Austin, TX, USA
TFF maintains a unique, high-exclusivity "pulse." While the official window opens April 15, 2026, the portal is now active for filmmakers to prepare their profiles and review the updated 2026 North American premiere rules.
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Key Submission: April 15, 2026
Requirements: The film must be completed after July 1, 2025.
Location: Telluride, CO, USA
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
SFFILM launched the 2026 intake for the Narrative Grants cycle this week. This specific grant supports narrative feature projects that center on the Korean-American or broader Asian-American experience.
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Early Deadline: May 8, 2026
Funding Amount: Varies; generally part of a $1M+ annual narrative grant pool.
Eligibility: internationally
The BFI has officially launched the Spring 2026 intake for the National Lottery Short Film Fund. This is the primary route for emerging UK talent to secure professional-level production funding.
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Deadline: March 18, 2026
Funding Amount: £5,000 to £25,000 GBP
Requirements: Projects must be under 15 minutes.
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Apple has officially consolidated its professional creative tools into the Apple Creator Studio suite. This includes "intelligent" versions of Final Cut Pro 11 and Logic Pro, featuring the new Magnetic Mask, a tool that isolates and tracks objects in 3D space without needing a green screen.
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JOBS
Netflix is hiring for its major animation hub in Vancouver. This role is pivotal for the 2026-2027 slate of animated features, focusing on pipeline evolution and technical workflow optimization.
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Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Type: Full-time
Salary: $180,000 – $246,000 CAD/year
This newly created role reflects the industry's pivot toward integrating generative AI into the studio pipeline. The position is part of Amazon MGM’s "Content Innovation" team.
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Location: Culver City, CA, USA
Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,500 - $183,900/year
INDUSTRY PULSE
Telefilm Canada has entered its first major funding cycle of 2026, implementing modernized treaties and new sustainability requirements for domestic and international projects.
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To diversify its theatrical distribution channels, CinemaCon® (the official convention of Cinema United) has announced the launch of the CinemaCon® Film Screening program.
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