Cleveland International Film Festival

Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF)
One of the most respected regional festivals in the US, known for its massive audience turnout and hospitality. It is Academy Award® qualifying for all three short film categories (Live Action, Animated, Doc).

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Leeds International Film Festival

Entering its 40th year, LIFF is a massive celebration of global cinema and a key stop for short filmmakers. It is Oscar® Qualifying for Live Action and Animated shorts, as well as BAFTA and BIFA qualifying for British shorts. The festival offers a combined £8,000 in cash prizes.

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Sony Future Filmmaker Awards (2026)

[FREE ENTRY] A major global initiative offering shortlisted filmmakers a trip to Los Angeles for an exclusive workshop at Sony Pictures Studios.Categories include Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Animation.

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Hot Docs Forum & Deal Maker (2026)

North America’s most effective international documentary market. Selected filmmakers pitch directly to top decision-makers (Netflix, Arte, PBS, etc.). Open to projects in Development, Production, or Rough Cut.

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2025 FYC (For Your Consideration) Official Scripts

Awards Season Essential: Studios have officially released the shooting scripts for this year's top contenders. A limited-time, legal way to study 2025’s best screenwriting.

Library of Congress – Free To Use (Public Domain)

A massive, searchable database of millions of photos, audio recordings, and historical film clips that are completely free to use in your projects.

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Universal Television Entertainment is hiring for an on-site production role at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Responsibilities include managing high-profile guest itineraries, booking travel, and assisting producers with show segments.

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Ubisoft is hiring a Lighting Artist to design high-quality lighting systems for gameplay and cinematics. The role involves shaping visual atmospheres and optimizing effects for a AAA title.

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‘One Battle’ & ‘White Lotus’ Top 2026 Globe Noms - Variety

Nominations were announced yesterday, with the political satire One Battle After Another dominating film (9 nods) and HBO's The White Lotus leading TV (6 nods). Indie distributor NEON also had a massive showing with multiple contenders including Anora and Sentimental Value.

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CineAsia 2025 Kicks Off in Bangkok – TAT News

The global film industry gathers in Bangkok this week (Dec 8–11) for CineAsia 2025, hosting over 3,500 professionals. The event highlights Thailand's growing dominance as a premier production hub, recently hosting major productions like The White Lotus Season 3 and Jurassic World.

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