Atlanta Film Festival – 49th Edition

One of the longest-running film festivals in the U.S., ATLFF screens over 120 films from more than 100 countries. The Academy Award–qualifying event celebrates independent voices and inclusive storytelling across genres.

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ONE Country ONE Film – 17th Edition

Held in the picturesque towns of Issoire and Apchat, France, this international festival celebrates cultural diversity by selecting only one film per country in each category. The event honors a different nation every year and features fiction, documentary, animation, and children’s films from around the world.

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Film Independent – Documentary Labs 2026

A pair of annual programs supporting nonfiction filmmakers in late production or post. The Documentary Story Lab helps directors refine structure and edit with guidance from mentors, while the Documentary Producing Lab focuses on production strategy, fundraising, and distribution. Both culminate in networking and pitch sessions with industry professionals.

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East Doc Platform 2026 – Institute of Documentary Film

The largest documentary industry event in Central and Eastern Europe, East Doc Platform invites directors and producers to present feature-length or series projects in development, production, or post. Selected filmmakers receive pitch training, mentoring, and meetings with key decision-makers during the five-day industry forum in Prague. Free to apply.

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RoundPie

A focus timer app that integrates with Trello, Asana, Todoist, Evernote, and other productivity tools. Built on the Pomodoro technique, it helps filmmakers and teams manage editing, scheduling, and creative workflows with timed focus sessions. Free version available on web and mobile.

Rev

An industry-standard transcription and captioning platform trusted by film, TV, and podcast creators. Rev provides fast AI or 99% accurate human transcripts and SRT captions — ideal for interviews, documentaries, and festival screeners. Free account available.

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Assistant Editor (On-Air Promo) – Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures is hiring an Assistant Editor to support On-Air Promo and marketing teams in managing media, editing assets, and delivering promotional content across campaigns. The role involves organizing footage, cutting sizzles and promos, and ensuring all deliverables meet broadcast specs.

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Assignment Editor – Rogers Sports & Media (OMNI Television)

OMNI Television, Canada’s multilingual broadcaster, is hiring a part-time Assignment Editor to coordinate newsgathering for special projects and weekend coverage. The role involves assigning crews, chasing stories, booking interviews, and supporting producers in developing diverse, community-driven content.

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Fraser, Weisz Return to The Mummy – The Guardian

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reunite for a fourth Mummy film, directed by Radio Silence duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (Scream VI, Ready or Not). The project revives Universal’s long-running adventure franchise after The Mummy (1999) became a 25th-anniversary box-office hit in 2024.

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Canada Invests $500M in Film, TV & Digital Media – Canada Media Fund

Canada’s 2025 federal budget includes a landmark $500 million investment in the country’s screen sector: $127.5M for the Canada Media Fund, $150M for Telefilm Canada, and $26.1M for the National Film Board over three years. The initiative aims to strengthen Canada’s cultural identity, boost competitiveness, and expand international reach.

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Dean M. Drinkel

Writer/Director, United Kingdom

Dean is an award-winning writer and director; focusing in the horror genre. His new short script ‘The Dead Next Door’ about trauma is ready to go (with Letters of Intent from named cast & crew) through his DrAx Productions (co-founder Sharon Axcell) and is currently looking for funding, investors and prospective partners. EIS available (for a proposed horror mini-slate of which this is Film 2).

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