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FESTIVALS

HIFF is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization driven to entertain, enlighten, and inspire through film and creative content from around the world with a special focus on Hawai’i-made, Asian, and Pacific Rim cinema.

Key Details:

  • Regular Deadline: April 10, 2026

  • Event Date: October 15 – 25, 2026

  • Location: Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA

Recognized as one of the most prestigious "A" category festivals in the world, San Sebastián is the most important film event in the Spanish-speaking world. It serves as a vital bridge between European and Latin American cinema.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: June 15, 2026

  • Event Date: September 18-26, 2026.

  • Location: San Sebastián, Spain

FUNDING & PROGRAMS

The California Film Commission administers the Film & Television Tax Credit Program 4.0, which provides tax credits based on qualified expenditures for eligible productions that are produced in California. The $3.75 billion program runs for 5 years, with a sunset date of June 30, 2030.

Key Details:

  • Application Window (Feature Films): March 2 – March 4, 2026

  • Benefits: Non-transferable tax credits used to offset California state tax liability.

  • Eligibility: Must be a "qualified motion picture.”

The Narrative Content Production Program supports content makers to produce narrative projects for online/direct-to-audience, television, and theatrical feature film platforms.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: May 14, 2026

  • Benefits: Significant production investment for features and series.

  • Eligibility: Australian citizens/permanent residents with an incorporated company.

TOOLS & RESOURCES

Highland 2 is the Mac writing app from acclaimed screenwriter and novelist John August. August is the mind behind the scripts for Big Fish, Frankenweenie, Go, and Aladdin. Highland has a distraction-free design that allows users to focus on what's important: writing.

Simplify your production budgeting process with Filmustage’s Budgeting Tool. Save time, reduce costs, and minimize errors by automating the budgeting process while retaining full control over your project’s financial planning.

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JOBS

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a creative and motivated Associate Content Producer to join our Creative Content team, supporting the Lead Creative Producers. 

Key Details:

  • Location: Culver City, CA, USA

  • Type: Full-time

  • Salary: $69,400 – $148,500/year

Studio Twenty – a creative video production company based in the heart of London’s West End. We’re looking for a Video Editor (Junior to Mid) to dive in and join our team in a fast-moving, creative production office.

Key Details:

  • Location: London, UK

  • Type: Full-time

  • Salary: £30k-£40k

INDUSTRY PULSE

The 2026 edition of the Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report provides an in-depth overview of policy developments shaping the cultural and creative sectors worldwide. 

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From next-gen workflows and AI to monetization and global reach, this is media and entertainment’s flagship event for breakthrough tech, major deals, and global visibility.

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