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FESTIVALS
Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, the OIAF is one of the world's most prestigious animation events — and one of the few that is entirely free to enter. It qualifies films for the Academy Awards and draws animators, studios, and buyers from around the globe.
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Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026
Event Date: September 23 – 27, 2026
Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Entry Fee: Free
San Diego International Film Festival (SDIFF) Now in its 25th year, SDIFF is one of Southern California's most significant stops on the fall festival circuit. The October timing gives it strong awards-season adjacency, and its proximity to LA brings consistent industry attention from distributors, agents, and programmers. All genres and lengths accepted.
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Regular Deadline: April 1, 2026
Event Date: October 14 – 18, 2026
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
A career-development lab specifically for documentary producers — distinct from director-focused programs. Fellows bring a feature project in active development, production, or post and receive intensive one-on-one mentorship from senior producers. Applicants who are also directing their project are not eligible. No membership required to apply.
Key Details:
Applications Open: March 9 – May 4, 2026 (Non-Member)
Benefit: Year-round mentorship + industry network access
Eligibility: International documentary producers.
Creative Capital has officially opened its 2027 Open Call, seeking proposals for bold, experimental, and imaginative new works in Film, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Literature. This is one of the most significant unrestricted grants for individual artists in the U.S., providing not only project funding but also lifelong professional advisory services and industry connections.
Key Details:
Deadline: April 2, 2026 (3:00 PM ET)
Benefit: Up to $50,000 in unrestricted project funding + automatic consideration for the $10,000 State of the Art Prize.
Eligibility: US citizens, permanent residents, or O-1 visa holders.
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JOBS
Sony Pictures Animation is seeking a Production Coordinator to support the Story department on a feature film project. The role involves managing production schedules, tracking artist deadlines, and facilitating communication between the Story and Art departments within a CG animation pipeline.
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Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 – $31.00 / Hour
Framestore’s flagship paid summer internship offers students and recent graduates hands-on experience with award-winning VFX, animation, and creative teams. The program is currently seeking applicants for its 2026 cohorts across multiple global studios, focusing on high-level production, creative technology, and advertising projects.
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Location: London, Montréal, New York, Chicago, & Los Angeles
Type: Paid Internship (8 weeks – 4 months)
Status: Applications Open now for Summer 2026 cohorts
INDUSTRY PULSE
Ireland’s film industry is seeing record growth, with annual production spend hitting €544M—a 26% year-on-year increase. Driven by sustained government investment and enhanced tax incentives, including a new 40% relief for major VFX projects, the nation has become a primary hub for global hits like Wednesday and Hamnet.
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Independent studio Black Bear has signed on as the official sponsor for CinemaCon 2026’s Opening Night Party, signaling a major expansion of its U.S. distribution footprint. The studio’s upcoming theatrical slate features high-profile projects from directors like Guy Ritchie and stars including Benedict Cumberbatch, Matthew McConaughey, and Olivia Colman.
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