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Dubbed the "emerging Sundance East," this festival champions underappreciated independent filmmakers from around the globe. It offers a hybrid of physical screenings (with 4K projection) and virtual events, focusing purely on artistic merit rather than celebrity status.
Key Details:
Earlybird Deadline: January 30, 2026 (This Friday)
Event Date: April 16 – 25, 2027
Location: New Hope, PA, USA
Regarded as Australia's leading independent film festival. It champions progressive, experimental, and underground cinema. A fantastic platform for filmmakers whose work defies convention.
Key Details:
Early Deadline: February 28, 2026
Event Date: July 8 – 19, 2026
Location: Perth, Australia
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
One of the most enduring and influential contests in the Science Fiction and Fantasy genres. Created to discover new talent, it is free to enter. Winners receive cash prizes, a gala awards ceremony, and publication in their anthology.
Key Details:
Deadline: March 31, 2026 (Quarterly Deadline)
Prize: up to $1,000 (Quarterly) + $5,000 (Grand Prize).
Eligibility: New/Amateur writers only (Sci-Fi/Fantasy).
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) provides fiscal sponsorship to individual artists and emerging organizations in all disciplines (film, media, etc.). This allows you to solicit tax-deductible donations and apply for grants restricted to non-profits, regardless of your location (US & International applicants accepted).
Key Details:
Deadline: Rolling
Benefit: 501(c)(3) Status for Fundraising + No "No-Application-Fee" periods.
Eligibility: Global artists
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JOBS
Chewy’s in-house studio is hiring a senior editor/motion designer to lead post-production for high-visibility campaigns. The role involves editing broadcast/social content, designing motion graphics, and integrating AI tools into the creative workflow.
Key Details:
Location: Plantation, FL, USA
Type: Full-time
Pay: Not Listed
Canada's public broadcaster is hiring a permanent Video Producer to join the Atlantic Creative Content unit. The role involves conceiving, shooting, and editing high-impact arts and documentary content for platforms like Land and Sea and Absolutely Canadian.
Key Details:
Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
Type: Full-time
Deadline: February 5, 2026 (Closing soon)
INDUSTRY PULSE
Netflix’s Regency-era hit is now streaming (Part 1 dropped today, Jan 29). The new season focuses on Benedict Bridgerton’s romance and introduces Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, continuing Netflix’s strategy of splitting major seasons to sustain subscriber engagement.
Estimated read: 3 min
Apple TV+ has officially renewed the hit comedy Shrinking for a fourth season. The news accompanies the launch of Season 3, which kicks off with a one-hour wedding episode and a poignant guest appearance by Michael J. Fox.
Estimated read: 3 min
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