Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2026

Now in its 24th year, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF) is one of the world’s leading environmental and adventure film festivals, curated by the South Yuba River Citizens League in Nevada City and Grass Valley, California.  Winning films go On Tour to 100+ cities across the U.S.

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GIRAF Festival of Independent Animation 2025

Presented by Calgary’s Quickdraw Animation Society, GIRAF is a celebration of boundary-pushing, independent, and experimental animation from around the world. The 2025 edition will be hybrid and offers free submission via their website. Finalists receive screening fees.

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MiraBan Film Pitch Fund 2025

Offered through the MiraBan UK Film Awards, this pitch fund awards £500 in cash to one winning filmmaker with a compelling short or feature project. Finalists are invited to pitch live at the London festival (Dec 13–14, 2025) and receive free festival access, VIP passes, and career networking support.

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Narrative Short Film Grant

Now in its second year, the Narrative Short Film Grant supports emerging and established filmmakers in Berkeley and the surrounding Bay Area. The fund awards grants at all stages—pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution—to narrative short films with strong themes of social or environmental justice.

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lutify.me – LUTs for Cinematic Color Grades

Lutify.me is a professional LUT (Look-Up Table) platform offering film-style color presets for DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, and other major grading software. The curated LUT packs emulate Kodak, Fuji, and ARRI film stocks, with support for both Rec.709 and LOG workflows. Though full access is paid, the Free Starter Pack includes sample cinematic looks for testing.

Best For: Cinematographers, editors, and colorists building a cohesive visual style.

LowePost – Post-Production & Color Grading Hub

LowePost is a leading online platform for professional color grading, editing, and post-production learning. It features tutorials by industry pros in DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Nuke, and After Effects. While most courses are paid, the site includes a Free Resources section, offering LUTs, Fusion macros, and sample footage for testing and look development.

Best For: Colorists, editors, motion designers, and students learning advanced finishing techniques.

Production Assistant – Peloton

Peloton’s NYC-based Content Studio is hiring a Production Assistant to support its fast-paced, daily live content operations. This is a hands-on studio role that includes working closely with control room staff, instructors, and technical gear. Ideal for early-career creatives seeking professional studio experience in broadcast or streaming production.

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Entertainment Art Crew – Disney Imagineering

Walt Disney Imagineering is hiring casual/recurring Art Crew Members to support its live entertainment division. This hands-on role involves scenic setups and strikes, asset transport, warehouse inventory, and minor prop repair across Disney resorts and events. Perfect for technicians with stagecraft or scenic experience.

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Paramount–Skydance Merger Approved – via AP News

On July 24, the FCC officially approved the $8B merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media. The new entity, valued at $28B, will be led by David Ellison, who promises to rebuild Paramount+ and transform the company into a “tech hybrid.”

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“Fantastic Four: First Steps” Debuts to Praise – via IndiaTimes

Marvel’s long-awaited reboot Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered in LA on July 21 and hit theaters today. Early reactions highlight its “timeless retro-’60s aesthetic,” nostalgic set design, and a stronger-than-usual focus on character dynamics.

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