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To everyone joining Loglines+ Lifetime Access this week, we’re sending Loglines gear your way. You’ll be able to choose from three items below.
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Available until March 20. After that, Loglines+ will continue with monthly and annual subscriptions.
FESTIVALS
A four-day showcase of independent and international cinema at Baltimore's Charles Theatre, curated by former Maryland Film Festival programming director Eric Allen Hatch. Roughly 80% of the program comes from open submissions, with no geographic restrictions.
Key Details:
Deadline: May 25, 2026
Event Date: October 1 – 4, 2026
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
A Canadian Screen Award qualifying festival and one of Canada’s premier film events. Known for its high-calibre programming and strong industry presence, the festival hosts over 60 programmers annually and features dedicated spotlights for Indigenous and Francophone filmmakers.
Key Details:
Early Bird Deadline: April 1, 2026
Event Date: September 19 – 27, 2026
Location: Sudbury, ON, Canada
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
A six-month intensive program designed to help animation creators refine a production-ready pitch for an animated short film. Selected fellows receive individualized mentorship, a curated visit to LAIKA’s headquarters in Portland, the opportunity to attend the Annecy International Film Festival, and a high-visibility pitch event during Gotham Week.
Key Details:
Deadline: April 2, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Benefit: Expert mentorship + Travel to LAIKA HQ + Annecy Festival access + Gotham Week pitch event.
Eligibility: U.S.-based animation directors, storyboard artists, or teams.
A rare, professional-grade research resource for documentary filmmakers and historical screenwriters. These upcoming expert-led webinars dive into untold stories from WWII—including wartime Shanghai and the Philippines—providing primary source data and narrative inspiration for projects in development.
Key Details:
Dates: March 30 – June 29, 2026
Format: Online Webinars
Cost: Free (Registration required)
TOOLS & RESOURCES
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An AI storyboarding platform that generates shot-by-shot boards from a script or scene description. Specify camera angles, blocking, and visual tone; export as PDF or timed video animatic. Free 7-day trial.
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JOBS
Universal Creative is seeking an Art Director with 10+ years of production design experience to lead the visual development of world-class attractions. The role serves as the "vision-keeper" for assigned projects, overseeing everything from initial concepts to the final installation of scenic art, props, and theatrical lighting.
Key Details:
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Wasserman is seeking an experienced assistant for its London-based music division to support a roster of global artists. The role involves managing tour itineraries, contract issuance, and settlement figures while acting as a key liaison between agents and promoters.
Key Details:
Location: London, UK
Type: Full-time
Pay: Not Listed
INDUSTRY PULSE
Sony Pictures and Macro Film Studios have closed a multiyear exclusive first-look, co-financing, and distribution deal — with Sony set to release one Macro-produced feature per year. Macro's recent credits include One of Them Days and GOAT (now at $163M globally).
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Warner Bros. released the first trailer for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three (December 18, 2026). The film was shot primarily on 65mm film stock, with select sequences on 15/70mm IMAX — a significant departure from the all-digital approach of the first two films.
Estimated read: 3 min
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