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FESTIVALS

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Sidewalk is frequently cited by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the "Best Festivals for Independent Film." It offers a vibrant audience and excellent hospitality for indie filmmakers.

Key Details:

  • Regular Deadline: February 1, 2026

  • Event Date: August 24 – 30, 2026

  • Location: Birmingham, AL, USA

The largest film festival in Alberta and a major cultural event in Canada. CIFF is an Academy AwardĀ® qualifying festival for short films. It creates a vital platform for cinema from the Prairies and around the world.

Key Details:

  • Early Deadline: February 26, 2026

  • Event Date: September 24 – October 4, 2026

  • Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

FUNDING & PROGRAMS

Celebrating over 25 years, Scriptapalooza is known for promoting writers directly to producers and managers. The Grand Prize winner receives $10,000. Unlike many contests, they promote all diverse semi-finalists and higher, not just winners.

Key Details:

  • Late Deadline: February 2, 2026

  • Prize: $10,000 Cash + Software + Industry Network.

  • Eligibility: Any script from any genre will be considered.

Since Fast Track is closed, consider Film Independent's Fiscal Sponsorship. This program allows independent filmmakers (both narrative and documentary) to function as a non-profit for fundraising purposes. This lets you solicit tax-deductible donations and apply for grants that are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: Rolling

  • Benefit: Access to non-profit grants + Tax incentive for donors.

  • Eligibility: Global filmmakers

TOOLS & RESOURCES

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JOBS

Apple is hiring a Post Production Executive to oversee the Non-Fiction and Special Projects slate. The role involves guiding projects from pre-production through final delivery, managing budgets, enforcing security protocols, and supervising mix/color sessions.

Key Details:

  • Location: Culver City, CA

  • Type: Full-time

  • Salary: $121,600 – $230,000 / year + Stock & Benefits

EA is hiring an Assistant Editor to support the marketing team for major franchises like Apex Legends and EA SPORTS FC. The role involves editing trailers, social assets, and localization deliverables within a high-end post pipeline.

Key Details:

  • Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

  • Type: 18-month Contract

  • Salary: $66,100 - $90,400 CAD / year

INDUSTRY PULSE

The acclaimed actress (The Notebook, Spotlight) received the 2,833rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. McAdams was joined by Doctor Strange director Sam Raimi and former co-star Domhnall Gleeson to celebrate her career achievements.

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Netflix’s longest-running Korean reality hit returns today with a new roster of singles, including a former Miss Earth and a professional track athlete. The show remains a cornerstone of Netflix's unscripted strategy in the Asian market.

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