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Considered among the most exclusive and influential film festivals globally, BHFF connects independent filmmakers with Hollywood industry leaders, agents, and distributors in the heart of Beverly Hills.
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Regular Deadline: September 1, 2026
Event Date: April 11 – 18, 2027
Location: Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Ranked among the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals on FilmFreeway, this beloved South Carolina event showcases independent features, documentaries, shorts, and student films in a historic coastal setting.
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Regular Deadline: August 31, 2026
Event Date: February 16 – 21, 2027
Location: Beaufort, SC, USA
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
Dedicated to discovering the best short horror screenplays, Killer Shorts connects emerging writers with Hollywood managers, producers, and literary agents specializing in the horror genre.
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Earlybird Deadline: August 7, 2026
Benefit: Industry representation, production coverage, and gear prizes
Eligibility: Global screenwriters (Horror scripts up to 20 pages)
IFFR is inviting filmmakers to submit bold and unique film plans (5–20 minutes) for a chance to win significant production capital. For this edition, the jury is specifically seeking "genre films"—including horror, sci-fi, thriller, and fantasy—that utilize traditional genre conventions to explore a distinctive, personal vision. Winners receive full production funding and a world premiere at IFFR 2028.
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Deadline: August 30, 2026 (23:59 CEST)
Benefit: €25,000 production grant (Winner); €5,000 development grant (Runner-up).
Eligibility: Filmmakers with a project between 5 and 20 minutes long.
Loglines+ News
🔒 This week, Loglines+ members had access to:
Development and production funding for UK-based independent documentary filmmakers. (Closes August 5)
Post Producer role at Warner Bros. Discovery in London.
Up to $5,000 post-production grant for projects reflecting LGBTQ+ life and communities.
Compositor role at Sony Pictures Imageworks in Vancouver.
Members can search the full archive anytime to find past opportunities.
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