LA Film Festivals 2025–26

Los Angeles Film Festivals is an umbrella platform that hosts 12+ genre-focused festivals throughout the year. Filmmakers can submit across multiple categories like features, shorts, TV pilots, web series, animation, and sketch comedy. Entry to one or multiple fests is streamlined through a single platform, with discount bundles available.

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Erie International Film Festival 2025

Celebrating its 10th year, the Erie International Film Festival is a nonprofit showcase of global indie cinema held in Erie, Pennsylvania. The 2025 edition accepts all genres and lengths—features, shorts, documentaries, animation, horror, LGBTQ, music videos, and spiritual works.

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Chicago Industry Exchange Lab (CIX:Lab) 2025–26

Hosted by the Chicago International Film Festival, this yearlong development lab supports late-stage narrative feature projects through quarterly workshops, industry mentorship, and a final live pitch during the festival’s Industry Days. Past projects include Signature Move and Knives and Skin.

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Impact Distribution Lab 2025

Hosted by Alternativa Film, this immersive lab trains film producers and changemakers in using cinema to drive social change. Participants will develop impact distribution strategies for socially driven films, collaborating across sectors to reach underserved audiences and create measurable outcomes.

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AcidBite – Analog-Inspired Editing & Color Tools

AcidBite is a curated post-production marketplace offering cinematic LUTs, grain textures, transitions, and editing templates for filmmakers who love the look of analog film. Built for DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut, their kits emphasize rich color, organic imperfections, and timeless aesthetics. A free starter pack is available for download.

Best For: Editors, cinematographers, and stylists aiming for a vintage or filmic look.

Maxon – Industry Tools for 3D, Motion & VFX

Maxon is the developer behind some of the film industry’s most powerful creative tools, including Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Red Giant, and Redshift. Used by studios worldwide, their software powers everything from VFX-heavy blockbusters to indie title sequences. Free trials and student licenses are available.

Best For: Motion designers, VFX artists, CG animators, and creative studios.

Creative Director, Art – Airbnb

Airbnb is hiring a seasoned creative leader to oversee brand campaigns across art direction, design, film, and experiential marketing. Requires 12+ years of experience, a standout portfolio in lifestyle branding, and proven leadership in integrated creative strategy.

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Photo Editor – MSNBC Digital (NBCUniversal)

MSNBC Digital seeks a skilled photo editor to source, edit, and produce compelling visual content for its digital platforms. Must have at least 3 years of newsroom or equivalent freelance experience, a strong visual storytelling portfolio, and deep understanding of news ethics and image licensing. Represented by WGA-East.

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Millionaire & Match Game Return Big – via Deadline

On July 23, ABC premiered new seasons of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Match Game, drawing 4.24M and 3.3M viewers respectively. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Martin Short, the nostalgic game shows delivered ABC’s strongest summer ratings in years.

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‘Avatar 3’ Trailer Leaks Online – via The Hollywood Reporter

James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire & Ash teaser leaked ahead of its exclusive theatrical debut with Fantastic Four: First Steps. Featuring volcanic battles, new Na’vi tribes, and intense emotion, fans call it “the most epic trailer of the year.” The film opens Dec. 19, 2025.

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Camille Frazier

Music Supervisor, Composer & Musician, Los Angeles

Camille Frazier is a music supervisor, composer, and sound designer blending emotion and story through sound. With a background in licensing and a love for experimental textures, she helps filmmakers and creatives craft unforgettable sonic worlds.

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