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FESTIVALS
Held in Washington, D.C., this festival has quickly become a major stop for non-fiction filmmakers, connecting them with policy makers and industry leaders. It focuses on innovative, character-driven stories.
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Regular Deadline: February 13, 2026
Event Date: June 11 – 14, 2026
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
One of the largest queer arts events in Western Canada and a Canadian Screen Award qualifying festival. VQFF pays screening fees to all selected films and offers over $60,000 in cash and in-kind prizes annually.
Key Details:
Earlybird Deadline: January 30, 2026 (This Friday)
Event Date: September 10 – 27, 2026
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
Organized by Fantasia and the Cannes Film Market, this is the world's leading co-production market for genre films (horror, sci-fi, fantasy). Selected projects pitch directly to financiers, sales agents, and distributors in Cannes.
Key Details:
Deadline: March 6, 2026
Focus: Feature-length Genre Films (Proof of Concept & Buyers Showcase).
Cost: CAD $200 Participation Fee (Scholarships available).
A finishing fund supporting emerging and established LGBTQ+ filmmakers, with a focus on storytellers from the US South (though open to all US-based projects). Grants help cover post-production costs like editing, sound mix, or accessibility features.
Key Details:
Deadline: March 6, 2026
Grant Amount: Up to $2,500
Eligibility: US-based LGBTQ+ projects in post-production.
TOOLS & RESOURCES
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JOBS
CNN is hiring a Line Producer to lead production for its FAST Channel content. The role involves managing rundowns, coordinating live broadcasts, and overseeing editorial flow in the control room.
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Location: Atlanta, GA
Type: Full-time
Pay: Not Listed
Top-tier tech unicorn Rippling is hiring a full-time, in-house DP to define the visual language of their brand. The role involves shooting high-end commercials, product films, and customer stories. You will lead crews, manage camera packages (ARRI/RED), and shape the company's video aesthetic.
Key Details:
Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time Contract
Salary: $129,000 – $215,000 / year
INDUSTRY PULSE
The Grey's Anatomy star returns to television as a hitman with a split personality who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. The high-concept series, which premiered Sunday (Jan 25), explores the collision of his two lives.
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Responding to Texas’ $300M film incentive boost, UH has launched a new online graduate certificate in Film and Media Production. The program aims to build a local pipeline of producers and industry leaders to compete with hubs like Austin and Dallas.
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