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FESTIVALS

DOC NYC, America’s 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 – 29, 2026

  • Location: New York, NY, USA

Raindance Film Festival, the UK’s 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 – 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. 

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 – $20,000 (3-6 projects annually)

  • Eligibility: Global

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JOBS

OpenAI is seeking a Social Creative Director to lead its in-house Creative Studio in San Francisco. The role involves concepting and executing social-first storytelling across platforms like Instagram, X, and YouTube Shorts, translating complex AI research and product launches into culturally resonant content.

Key Details:

  • Location: San Francisco, CA, USA

  • Type: Full-time

  • Salary: $342,000 – $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 Entertainment’s 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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