New Jersey International Film Festival – 31st Edition

Hosted by Rutgers University, NJIFF is one of the longest-running film festivals on the U.S. East Coast, spotlighting independent features, shorts, and experimental works from around the world. The hybrid event includes premieres, filmmaker Q&As, and special screenings celebrating over 40 years of independent cinema in New Brunswick.

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Directors Notes – 19th Edition

A BIFA-qualifying online showcase spotlighting the world’s best independent filmmakers. Founded in 2006 and based in the UK, Directors Notes features cutting-edge shorts and features across genres, accompanied by in-depth production stories, interviews, and curated Vimeo premieres.

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Arts in California Parks – Artist Directory

A statewide initiative by the California Department of Parks and Recreation connecting artists, culture bearers, and organizations with public art opportunities in state and local parks. Selected artists may collaborate on installations and community-based art projects promoting sustainability and cultural connection.

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Creative Capital – Marketing Fundamentals for Artists (Part 2)

The next session in Creative Capital’s free Artist Lab series dives deeper into marketing strategies for artists and filmmakers. Learn how to strengthen your creative career through email outreach, analytics, and networking tools designed for storytellers in film and visual media.

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Kive

An AI-powered creative platform for filmmakers, designers, and studios to generate, organize, and manage visual assets. From storyboards to branded content, Kive streamlines image and video creation, moodboarding, and asset search in one workspace. Free signup available.

Pexels Videos

A free stock video library offering thousands of high-quality clips for filmmakers, editors, and content creators. From cinematic b-roll to drone shots, all videos are royalty-free for personal and commercial use.

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Video Editor II – SpaceX (US)

SpaceX is hiring a Video Editor II to craft cinematic storytelling for its major missions and brand films. The role involves editing launch footage, applying color grading, and collaborating with cinematographers and producers to enhance visual impact.

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Associate Producer – CBC Radio-Canada (Canada)

CBC British Columbia is hiring an Associate Producer for B.C. Today in Vancouver. The role involves writing, editing, and producing broadcast and digital content for news and current affairs, supporting live radio and video segments across CBC’s platforms.

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Legendary Actress June Lockhart Dies at 100 – Yahoo Entertainment

Hollywood mourns the passing of June Lockhart, the Emmy-nominated actress best known for Lost in Space, Lassie, and General Hospital. Her career spanned nine decades across film, TV, and theater, leaving an enduring legacy of grace and strength on screen.

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Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson Lead Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ – Red94

Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow returns with A House of Dynamite, a political thriller following 18 minutes of global crisis after an unidentified nuclear missile launch. Premiered at Venice Film Festival and now No. 1 on Netflix, the film stars Idris Elba as the U.S. President and Rebecca Ferguson as a White House official facing impossible decisions. Critics call it “a frighteningly plausible simulation” blending precision realism with unbearable tension.

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