FESTIVALS
DOC NYC, Americaâs largest documentary festival, is an annual in-person and online event based in Manhattan at the IFC Center and other venues, celebrating its 17th edition in 2026.
Key Details:
Early Deadline: March 2, 2026
Event Date: November 11 â 29, 2026
Location: New York, NY, USA
Raindance Film Festival, the UKâs largest independent festival, offers international filmmakers a chance to premiere their films in London.
Key Details:
Late Deadline: March 2, 2026
Event Date: June 17 â 26, 2026
Location: London, UK
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
The Black Film Project is designed to support any filmmaker who focuses on Black history and culture, and supports both narrative and documentary projects.Â
Key Details:
Deadline: February 26, 2026
Funding: $80,000 stipend plus $5,000 for development
Eligibility: Global
The 2026 SFFILM Documentary Film Fund supports feature-length non-fiction projects that exhibit compelling storytelling and innovative visual approaches. This prestigious grant is specifically designed for films in the post-production phase.
Key Details:
Status: Applications open March 3, 2026
Benefit: Grants of $10,000 â $20,000 (3-6 projects annually)
Eligibility: Global
TOOLS & RESOURCES
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JOBS
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Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Type: Full-time
Salary: $342,000 â $380,000 / year + Equity
Scotiabank is seeking an experienced producer to lead the end-to-end production of its Scotiabank Perspectives newsroom. The role involves managing the full podcast lifecycle, from guest booking and scripting to audio editing.
Key Details:
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Type: Full-time
Pay: Not Listed
INDUSTRY PULSE
UNLV Film has launched its first team-based fellowship for the Spring 2026 Filmmaker Vision Lab. Alumni, including Alcon Entertainmentâs Rachel Alterman, will produce a proof-of-concept for their debut horror-comedy feature.
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Pixar has debuted the full trailer for Toy Story 5, arriving in theaters June 19. The sequel reunites Woody, Buzz, and Jessie as they confront a modern threat: a high-tech smart tablet named Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee) that challenges the bond between toys and their owners in an increasingly digital world.
Estimated read: 3 min
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