FESTIVALS
Now in its 14th year, Antenna is Australia’s premier international documentary festival, celebrating creative non-fiction cinema from around the world. The 2026 edition will return to Sydney with screenings, panels, and industry events spotlighting innovation and global storytelling in documentary form.
Key Details:
Final Deadline: October 24, 2025 (Today)
Event Dates: February 5–15, 2026
Location: Sydney, Australia
The world’s largest horror film festival, CHFF has grown from a local showcase into a three-day celebration of indie horror. Screened 384 films in 2025, featuring global shorts, features, and animations. An IMDb-qualifying event hosted at Chicago’s Logan Theatre, it offers red carpets, networking, and awards including “The Bloody Skull.”
Key Details:
Earlybird Deadline: November 12, 2025
Event Dates: October 2 – 4, 2026
Location: Chicago, Illinois, US
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
Provides travel funding for Indigenous screen-based creators in Canada to attend festivals, markets, conferences, training, or collaborative projects domestically and abroad. Grants cover transportation, lodging, and per diems for professional development or project promotion.
Key Details:
Application: Rolling (closes March 1, 2026 or when funds are depleted)
Support: $2,500 CAD (Canada) | $3,500 (US) | $4,500 (International)
Eligibility: First Nations, Inuit, or Métis creators working in film, TV, or digital media
In honor of social justice advocate Michael Latt, this six-month online residency (March–August 2026) supports early-career storytellers whose work centers on cultural and social impact. Participants receive mentorship, creative guidance, and access to Sundance’s global artist network.
Key Details:
Deadline: November 3, 2025 (4 PM MT)
Support: 6-month online residency + mentorship + community access
Eligibility: Early-career, underrepresented filmmakers and creators worldwide
TOOLS & RESOURCES
A global cloud platform built for AI creators and developers. RunPod lets filmmakers, animators, and VFX teams access powerful GPU infrastructure for rendering, AI generation, and real-time workflows — with serverless scaling and low-latency performance across 8+ global regions. Free signup, pay-as-you-go pricing.
A free, browser-based platform that lets filmmakers share cuts and collect timestamped feedback directly on videos — no uploads or emails required. Reviewers can comment, draw, and annotate scenes in real time, streamlining post-production reviews and approvals.
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What do Nicole Kidman, Amy Porterfield & the Guinness Book of World Records have in common? They’ll all be at GURU Conference 2025.
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JOBS
The New York Post is hiring an Associate Digital Production Editor / Reporter to join its newsroom team. The role involves producing, writing, and packaging stories across news, sports, and entertainment, enhancing articles with multimedia, and crafting sharp digital headlines.
Key Details:
Location: New York City, US (Remote eligible)
Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000–$75,000 USD/year
TikTok is hiring creative graduates to join its 2026 Marketing team in London. The role focuses on producing and editing short-form and mid-form videos for TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn. It’s ideal for emerging creators passionate about storytelling, camera work, and fast-paced digital content.
Key Details:
Location: London, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time (Graduate Program, 2026 start)
Pay: Not disclosed
INDUSTRY PULSE
Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout series is taking over Las Vegas — literally.
The National Atomic Testing Museum is launching a “World of Fallout” exhibit, pairing Bethesda’s iconic post-apocalyptic designs with real Atomic Age artifacts. The collaboration bridges gaming, television, and history ahead of Fallout Season 2, which premieres December 17 on Prime Video.
Estimated read: 3 min
While promoting her upcoming film Bugonia, Emma Stone paid tribute to Gwyneth Paltrow’s 1998 Great Expectations look—reviving Donna Karan’s green silk co-ord on The Late Show. The throwback sparked a viral moment celebrating the enduring bond between fashion and cinema.
Estimated read: 2 min
🌟 CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟
Mark A. C. Brown
Writer/Director, London, UK
Mark is an award winning writer/director. His 2nd feature as director, Dead on the Vine was awarded Best Film by indie icon Kevin Smith at his Smodcastle Film Festival and is available on DVD & Streaming across the USA/Can. His debut feature Guardians is available on Sky Store. His latest project as writer, Video Killed The Radio Star starring Bridgerton's Harriet Cains is in post.
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