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FESTIVALS
Held at Berlin’s Moviemento Kino alongside Berlinale, BIFF champions independent and low-budget films from around the world. The festival includes screenings, panels, and networking opportunities, making it a hub for emerging voices.
Key Details:
Earlybird Deadline: September 23, 2025
Event Dates: February 11 – 15, 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany
An Academy Award®–qualifying festival, Florida screens 160+ films across narrative, doc, animation, and shorts. Hosted at Enzian Theater and Regal Winter Park, it’s known for premieres, panels, and lively parties.
Key Details:
Earlybird Deadline: September 30, 2025
Event Dates: April 10 – 19, 2026
Location: Orlando, Florida, US
FUNDING & LABS
Now in its 4th year, STARZ, NALIP, and NFMLA are offering a program for emerging TV writers with mentorship from 15+ industry pros. Four fellows will each receive a $5,000 grant, Stage 32 scholarship, and the chance to develop a spec script for a STARZ series.
Key Details:
Deadline: September 18, 2025 (11:00 AM PT)
Support: $5,000 grant + mentorship + Stage 32 scholarship
Submission Fee: Free
The Black List and NRDC will award $20,000 each to three writers revising climate-focused features or pilots. Fellows receive six months of mentorship from screenwriters, consultants, and industry executives.
Key Details:
Deadline: November 28, 2025
Funding: $20,000 each + mentorship + industry exposure
Eligibility: Global
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Adobe Express is a free browser-based video editor with trimming, text, transitions, and royalty-free music built in. Export watermark-free and optimized for TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
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JOBS
AI-driven creative studio Kyra is hiring a Production Assistant to support shoots, prep, and post-production tasks. The role covers everything from organizing gear and props to assisting on set and managing media afterward.
Key Details:
Location: US (Remote, some travel for shoots)
Type: Full-time
Eligibility: Passion for production, organizational skills, willingness to travel
Yahoo is hiring an Assistant Editor (Commerce) to support its editorial team with content creation, editing, and commerce-driven strategy. The role blends writing, research, and digital publishing in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Key Details:
Location: US (multiple markets)
Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,250 – $117,500 USD/year + benefits
INDUSTRY PULSE
The Crawleys return one last time in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, set in the 1930s as the family faces sweeping social and economic change. The film pays tribute to Dame Maggie Smith’s Violet and offers fans a warm, emotional sendoff to the beloved saga.
Estimated read: 3 min
Apple TV+’s The Studio, starring Seth Rogen as a Hollywood exec balancing art and commerce, scored 23 Emmy nominations, the most of any comedy this year. The 10-episode first season premiered in March, with a second season already greenlit.
Estimated read: 3 min
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