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FESTIVALS
Named after Michelangelo Antonioni’s Blow-Up, this Chicago-based event celebrates arthouse filmmaking and philosophical storytelling. The awards honor global independent creators in categories spanning narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, and AI-assisted works.
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Closing Deadline: November 13, 2025
Event Dates: February 15–16, 2026 (Online)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, US (Virtual)
One of Europe’s top animation festivals, ITFS showcases the best in short and feature-length animation, from student work to global premieres. The 2026 edition includes competitions for international shorts, children’s films, and environmentally themed projects, alongside screenplay and business innovation awards.
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Short Film Deadline: November 15, 2025
Event Dates: April 21–26, 2026
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
Supports the development and production of documentary films, series, podcasts, and radio programs that creatively engage general audiences with humanities themes. Grants are available for both early development and full production.
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Application (anticipated): April 1–June 25, 2026
Grant Amount: Up to $75,000 (Development), $700,000 (Production), $1,000,000 (Chair’s Special Awards)
Region: U.S. applicants or international teams partnering with U.S. institutions.
Part of International Film Festival Rotterdam’s IFFR Pro program, the Rotterdam Lab is a five-day professional training and networking workshop for emerging producers and creators. The 2026 edition adds a new Creators Lab track for writer/directors to strengthen international partnerships and co-production skills.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: November 20, 2025
Support: Travel grant + 5 nights accommodation + CineMart accreditation
Eligibility: Emerging UK producers and writer/directors with international festival exposure
TOOLS & RESOURCES
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Location: New York, NY, US (On-site)
Type: Full-time
Pay: USD $85,000–$100,000/year
Psycho Bunny, the bold fashion brand known for its signature logo and creative storytelling, is seeking a Paid Media Intern to join its marketing team. The 15-week internship starts January 2026 and involves helping launch affiliate programs, crafting ad copy, and analyzing campaign performance.
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Location: Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada (On-site)
Type: Internship (Full-time, 15 weeks)
Pay: CAD $20–$24/hour
INDUSTRY PULSE
The biopic Christy, directed by David Michôd and starring Sydney Sweeney as boxer Christy Martin, opened to just $1.3 million across 2,000 theaters. Critics praised Sweeney’s performance but faulted the film’s conventional script and lack of emotional pull. Observers point to audience fatigue and weak subject recognition as key factors behind the flop.
Estimated read: 3 min
Actors Jessica Alba (Fantastic Four) and Danny Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick) made their relationship Instagram-official after attending the Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles. It’s the couple’s first joint appearance since Alba’s split from Cash Warren earlier this year.
Estimated read: 3 min
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