Toronto Independent Film Festival of CIFT – Special 40% Off

Founded in 2015 and IMDb-recognized, the Toronto Independent Festival of CIFT has grown into a global platform, welcoming films of all genres and formats from around the world. With over 10,000 annual attendees and coverage from outlets like Globe and Mail and CBC.

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Boulder International Film Festival – Rocky Mountain Showcase

Celebrated as one of the most innovative festivals in the U.S., BIFF attracts over 25,000 attendees annually and screens a diverse mix of indie gems and award-winning films by A-list directors. With Oscar-winning guests, Academy voting members as advisors, and Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast recorded live on-site.

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Jonathan Larson Grants – Musical Theatre Creators

Run by the American Theatre Wing, the Jonathan Larson Grants provide early-career musical theatre composers, lyricists, librettists, or writing teams with financial support to advance their artistic work. The grants are unconditional, allowing recipients to use the award to further their careers in any way they see fit. Past recipients include Tony- and Pulitzer-winning artists who went on to shape contemporary musical theatre.

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David Nyhan Prize – Harvard Kennedy School

This prize honors journalists who illuminate how politics and policymaking impact everyday lives, holding the powerful accountable through fearless, human-centered reporting. Two awards are given annually: $4,000 for mid-to-late career journalists and $1,000 for emerging or student journalists. Winners are invited to speak at the Shorenstein Center at Harvard Kennedy School.

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Audacity – Free Open-Source Audio Editor

Audacity is the most popular free and open-source audio editor worldwide, available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports multi-track recording, editing, and exporting in all major formats like WAV, MP3, FLAC, and Ogg.

Best For: Filmmakers, podcasters, and editors.

Milanote – Free Moodboard & Pre-Production Organizer

Milanote is a flexible visual workspace that lets filmmakers collect images, notes, links, and video references into shareable boards. It’s ideal for creating moodboards, project briefs, and visual story outlines, helping teams keep inspiration and planning in one place. The free plan offers unlimited boards with basic features.

Best For: Directors, production designers, and producers.

Creative Director (Art), Social – Microsoft (US)

Microsoft’s Global Marketing Engines & Experiences team is hiring a Creative Director (Art), Social to lead storytelling and visuals across commercial marketing. The role involves concepting and directing campaigns for social, digital, and emerging platforms, with a focus on audience-first creative.

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Video and Audio Producer – Disney (US)

Disney’s ABC News division is hiring a Video and Audio Producer for its growing podcast portfolio. The role combines podcast and video production, with a focus on long-form narrative storytelling (especially true crime). Responsibilities include producing/editing, pitching new series, scriptwriting, audio/video editing, and working with ABC News archives.

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‘Weapons’ Holds Strong at No. 1 for Third Week – New York Post

Zach Cregger’s horror-mystery Weapons continues its box office dominance, staying No. 1 for the third Friday since opening. The Warner Bros. film has crossed $100M domestically on a $38M budget, becoming only the second original R-rated title of 2025 to hit that milestone.

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Are Drive-Ins Here to Stay? – CNN/Local3News

During the pandemic, drive-in theaters accounted for as much as 85% of U.S. box office revenue, keeping the industry afloat. Now, years later, about 283 drive-ins remain nationwide (down from 4,063 in 1958), offering a nostalgic yet niche experience.

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