FESTIVALS

San Francisco’s Green Film Festival, presented by IndieFest, showcases films tackling environmental issues across documentary, narrative, animation, and adventure genres. Curated programs pair films by theme, sparking conversation and sustainable solutions.

Key Details:

  • Regular Deadline: Sept 6, 2025

  • Event Dates: October 24 – 30, 2025

  • Special Offer: Get 10% off submission with code GreenFFDiscount

Ireland’s largest independent short film festival returns for its 14th edition, showcasing shorts across genres with screenings at Cineworld and The Sugar Club in Dublin. Open to global submissions; films must be 35 minutes or under.

Key Details:

  • Last Deadline: August 25, 2025

  • Event Dates: October 3 – 5, 2025

  • Special Offer: 20% off with code 20OFFDISFMF2025 on GOLD fees

FUNDING & LABS

Supports the development, production, and distribution of a 10-minute narrative short. Selected filmmaker receives $50,000 plus mentorship from award-winning producer Liz Cardenas, festival submission support, consultations with Seed&Spark, ARRI camera discounts, and meetings with industry partners including HanWay Films.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: Early Bird Sep 15, 2025 | Regular Nov 15, 2025 | Late Dec 16, 2025

  • Funding: $50,000 USD + mentorship + industry support

  • Eligibility: International; narrative short scripts in English

Open to women and LGBTQIA+ directors worldwide, this €10,000 Action Grant supports feature films and documentaries in late-stage development or early production. Finalists join the 2026 BTTL Cohort, gaining mentorship, curated financier meetings, and travel support to Cannes. One finalist will also receive the Simbelle Impact Award, an additional $10,000 unrestricted grant.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: August 25, 2025 (Regular) | Late: October 7, 2025

  • Support: €10,000 grant; extra $10,000 Simbelle Impact Award; mentorship, financier meetings, Cannes travel grant

  • Eligibility: Global; Director must identify as woman or LGBTQIA+; Producer required with prior distributed feature

TOOLS & RESOURCES

Color.io’s AI Color Match lets filmmakers and photographers instantly transfer the color palette, contrast, and brightness from any reference image or movie frame to their own projects. With one click, you can “steal” the cinematic look of films, photos, or creative references, then export 3D LUTs compatible with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, CapCut, Photoshop, and more. The tool is free to try online, with optional Pro upgrades.

Best For: Filmmakers, editors, and photographers seeking fast, AI-powered color grading and custom LUT creation

Developed by acclaimed screenwriter John August (Big Fish, Aladdin), Highland Pro is a minimalist, distraction-free writing app built for screenwriters and novelists. Features include a Navigator for scenes and notes, Title Page Builder, gender analysis of dialogue, revision tracking, and focused writing sprints. Free 30-day trial available.

Best For: Screenwriters and authors who want a fast, clutter-free alternative to Final Draft

JOBS

Michigan State University’s WKAR Public Media division is seeking an Assistant Director of Production (Television Producer/Director I). The role oversees broadcast and digital productions, manages production staff, and collaborates with faculty, students, and external partners to deliver high-quality television programming.

Key Details:

  • Location: East Lansing, MI, US

  • Pay: $60,000 – $65,000 USD/year + benefits

  • Eligibility: Open to external applicants after Aug 19, 2025

Epic Games is hiring a Game Designer to join its Ecosystem Design team in Vancouver. The role focuses on shaping cosmetic systems for the Fortnite universe, collaborating across design, art, and engineering teams.

Key Details:

  • Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

  • Type: Full-time

  • Pay: $107,812 – $158,124 CAD/year + benefits

INDUSTRY PULSE

The American University in Cairo, in partnership with Romania’s Silver Screen Film School, has graduated the first cohort of Egypt’s Film Industry Business Certificate. The program blends film production and marketing with business essentials like financing and distribution, filling a long-standing gap in film education and aiming to strengthen the regional industry ecosystem.

Estimated read: 3 min

Marvel Studios is relocating major productions from Georgia to the UK, shaking Georgia’s $4.4B film industry. The move raises concerns that other Hollywood studios may follow, citing tax incentive uncertainty and policy shifts as key factors.

Estimated read: 3 min

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