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FESTIVALS
Based in Toronto, Hot Docs is the most significant documentary festival on the continent and an Academy Award® qualifying event. It connects filmmakers with a massive audience and top industry buyers.
Key Details:
Late Deadline: January 8, 2026
Event Date: April 23 – May 3, 2026
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
One of the oldest and most respected short film festivals in the world. Located in Germany, it is a key hub for experimental and artistic shorts. It is Oscar® and BAFTA qualifying.
Key Details:
Deadline: 19 January 2026
Event Date: 28 April – 3 May 2026
Location: Oberhausen, Germany
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
A six-month cohort program specifically for digital storytellers creating vertical video content. Selected creators receive up to $36,000 in production funding to create 12 original videos for PBS/Independent Lens social channels, plus editorial mentorship.
Key Details:
Deadline: December 19, 2025 (Today at 11:59 PM PT)
Grant: Up to $36,000
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or legal resident
The Gotham acts as a non-profit "shield" for independent projects, allowing filmmakers to solicit tax-deductible donations from individuals and apply for grants restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations. Essential for indie projects seeking foundation or government funding.
Key Details:
Deadline: Rolling
Benefit: Grants 501(c)(3) tax status to your project for fundraising.
Eligibility: Global projects
TOOLS & RESOURCES
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JOBS
[SPORTS MEDIA GIG] The MLB team is hiring a creative videographer/editor for the 2026 baseball season (March – September). The role involves shooting cinematic game-day content, editing real-time social highlights, and supporting stadium productions.
Key Details:
Location: Washington, D.C. US
Type: Part-time / Seasonal
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 / hour
[VANCOUVER GIG] Eyeline (a Netflix-backed studio) is hiring an experienced Rigger to design and implement rigs for characters, vehicles, and environments. The role involves automating workflows with Python and mentoring junior team members for high-profile VFX projects.
Key Details:
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (Hybrid)
Type: Fixed Term (Contract)
Salary: $78,000 - $136,000 CAD / year
INDUSTRY PULSE
James Cameron’s third installment opens nationwide today with a confirmed runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes. The film expands the franchise's lore by introducing a new antagonistic clan (the "Ash People") led by Oona Chaplin, aiming to replicate the multi-billion dollar success of its predecessors.
Estimated read: 3 min
The hit dramedy premiered yesterday, instantly trending on streaming charts. Season 5 sees Lily Collins navigating new romantic entanglements, with production expanding beyond Paris to include storylines filmed in Rome and London.
Estimated read: 3 min
🌟 CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟
CNL
Writer/Director/Actor, Atlanta
CNL is an up-and-coming filmmaker and content creator who is working on turning his passion for media into captivating films. He is currently working on the script for his first feature film “The Wraith”, a superhero flick about a vigilante who’s tasked with saving the world while trying to keep his inner demons at bay. Currently looking for investments to help support the film during production.
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