FESTIVALS
Ranked among the most prestigious short film festivals in the world. It is accredited by the Academy AwardsÂź, BAFTA, and the Canadian Screen Awards. A massive platform for industry discovery in the heart of Los Angeles.
Key Details:
Early Deadline: February 27, 2026
Event Date: July 16 â 27, 2026
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Based in Bristol, Encounters is the UK's leading short film, animation, and immersive storytelling festival. It is a key gateway for British and international talent seeking BAFTA qualification.
Key Details:
Spring Deadline: March 16, 2026
September 23 â 27, 2026
Location: Bristol, UK
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
Often referred to as "The Writers Festival," AFF is widely considered the premier script competition in the world. Scripts are evaluated blindly, focusing solely on story. Winners receive the coveted Bronze Typewriter Award and massive industry exposure to agents and studios.
Key Details:
Early Bird Deadline: March 27, 2026
Prizes: Up to $5,000 Cash + Travel/Hotel Reimbursement + Industry Access.
New Fellowships: Includes partnerships with Starburns Industries (Animated Comedy) and Vertigo Entertainment (Horror).
One of the nation's leading contemporary arts programs. MacDowell awards Fellowships to artists (including Filmmakers and Screenwriters) for a 2-to-6-week residency in Peterborough, NH. Fellows receive a private studio, accommodations, and all meals (valued at approx. $15,000) to focus solely on their work.
Key Details:
Deadline: February 10, 2026 (Fall/Winter Cycle)
Benefit: Full room & board + private studio + travel grants available.
Eligibility: Global artists; Open to emerging and established talent.
TOOLS & RESOURCES
A modern, transparent tool for filmmakers to manage revenue splits. It automates the distribution of funds to investors, cast, and crew based on your recoupment schedule, replacing expensive traditional collection agents.
Used by writers like Rian Johnson (Knives Out), Fade In is the robust, professional alternative to Final Draft. The free demo version is fully functional (with a watermark), perfect for testing its superior interface.
Sponsored Message
The headlines that actually moves markets
Tired of missing the trades that actually move markets?
Every weekday, youâll get a 5-minute Elite Trade Club newsletter covering the top stories, market-moving headlines, and the hottest stocks â delivered before the opening bell.
Whether youâre a casual trader or a serious investor, itâs everything you need to know before making your next move.
Join 200K+ traders who read our 5-minute premarket report to see which stocks are setting up for the day, what news is breaking, and where the smart moneyâs moving.
By joining, youâll receive Elite Trade Club emails and select partner insights. See Privacy Policy.
JOBS
A leading digital entertainment brand is hiring an editor to craft high-velocity content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The role involves transforming raw footage into viral-ready assets that align with current Gen Z trends and pop culture.
Key Details:
Location: Remote (United States)
Requirement: Advanced Premiere Pro skills; Strong portfolio of short-form social content.
Pay: $19.23 - $22.00 / hour
ESPN is hiring a hands-on Creative Producer to drive their YouTube strategy in the UK. The role involves end-to-end creation: from conceiving viral formats and directing shoots to editing high-performance content focused on sports culture (specifically Football).
Key Details:
Location: London, UK
Type: Full-time
Pay: Not Listed
INDUSTRY PULSE
ChloĂ© Zhaoâs Hamnet took home the night's top honor, Best Motion Picture â Drama, with producer Steven Spielberg praising Zhao as the "only filmmaker on the planet" who could tell the story. Star Jessie Buckley also won Best Actress, while Paul Thomas Andersonâs One Battle After Another claimed Best Comedy/Musical.
Estimated read: 3 min
Rose Byrne took home Best Actress (Musical/Comedy) for A24âs If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, but her acceptance speech stole the show. She revealed her husband, Bobby Cannavale, skipped the ceremony to attend a reptile expo in New Jersey to buy a bearded dragon for their kids.
Estimated read: 2 min
Sponsored Message
If You Could Be Earlier Than 85% of the Market?
Most read the move after it runs. The top 250K start before the bell.
Elite Trade Club turns noise into a five-minute planâwhatâs moving, why it matters, and the stocks to watch now. Miss it and you chase.
Catch it and you decide.
By joining, youâll receive Elite Trade Club emails and select partner insights. See Privacy Policy.
Advertise With Us
Put your brand in front of working filmmakers, studios, agents, and industry professionals. Get in touch.
Spread the Word
If The Loglines helps you, pass it on. {{rp_personalized_text}}
Your referral link: {{rp_refer_url}}
Casting & Crew Calls
Have a casting or crew call open? Share it with our community and connect with talent and crew ready to apply. Submit here.


