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FESTIVALS
The longest-running all-documentary festival in North America, Hot Springs is an Academy Award®–qualifying event known for world-class nonfiction programming, its 9-day industry forum, and the historic Spa City atmosphere that turns the entire town into a documentary hub.
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Earlybird Deadline: February 1, 2026
Event Dates: October 9–17, 2026
Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
An annual Paris-based showcase celebrating global women-led storytelling across shorts, features, and documentaries. The festival welcomes films by women and by male filmmakers whose work meaningfully centers women’s perspectives. Special Offer: 45% off with code CinemaParis — valid until December 10.
Key Details:
December Deadline: December 5, 2025 (Today)
Event Date: May 7, 2026
Location: Paris, France
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
A widely used fiscal-sponsorship program that enables filmmakers and artists to access U.S. foundation grants, accept tax-deductible donations, and run fundraising campaigns without forming a nonprofit. Ideal for independent creators seeking formal funding pathways.
Key Details:
Deadline: Rolling
Support: Fiscal sponsorship + grant eligibility & more
Eligibility: Global artists and filmmakers
A 10-month career-accelerating training program for factual/documentary creators, offering project development, pitching labs, financing guidance, and mentorship from leading European industry experts. Participation is free, with scholarships available for travel.
Key Details:
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Support: 10-month development program + workshops + mentorship
Eligibility: Creators based in European & Creative Europe MEDIA countries
TOOLS & RESOURCES
The DPA offers free ethics guidelines, best-practice frameworks, advocacy tools, and an extensive resource library for documentary producers. A strong reference hub for filmmakers navigating industry standards and professional practice.
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JOBS
Meta is seeking a Post-Production Lead to oversee high-impact video projects across its Reality Labs Entertainment team. The role drives post-strategy, collaborates with internal creative teams to shape industry-leading storytelling.
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Location: Los Angeles, CA / Menlo Park, CA / Seattle, WA / Burlingame, CA / New York, NY
Type: Full-time
Pay: $159,000/year to $223,000/year
ILM Vancouver is hiring a Digital Paint Artist to restore plates, create detailed digital mattes, and support high-end VFX workflows for major film productions.
Key Details:
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Type: Full-time
Pay: CAD $66,100–$84,500/year
INDUSTRY PULSE
Early critics say the new Western has strong performances from Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey, but the series feels thin and emotionally underdeveloped after major creative shifts during production.
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The Red Sea International Film Festival kicked off its fifth edition in Jeddah, screening 100+ films from 70+ countries and drawing major stars including Aishwarya Rai, Vin Diesel, Adrien Brody, Ana de Armas, and Michael Caine.
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🌟 CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟
Federica Alice Carlino
Director/ Casting Director/ 1st AD and Author, Los Angeles
Federica Alice Carlino is an award winning filmmaker, casting director, writer, and first AD, and the author of The Monster’s Club, a story she aims to develop into a TV series. She is from Milan and now lives in Los Angeles. She is the founder of Morgana Film Festival and is an alumna of NYFA Burbank CA, Met Film UK, and Pinewood Studios UK, and has worked in Italy, London, and Abu Dhabi.
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