FESTIVALS
One of the largest and most audience-friendly festivals in North America (150,000+ attendees). It is Academy AwardÂź qualifying for short films. A massive platform for independent filmmakers seeking US distribution.
Key Details:
Regular Deadline: December 18, 2025 (Next Week)
Event Date: 7 â 17, 2026
Location: Seattle, WA, US
Based in Tokyo, this is one of the most important short film festivals in the world. It is OscarÂź qualifying in four different categories. The Grand Prix winner receives a substantial cash prize.
Key Details:
Final Deadline: January 12, 2026
Event Date: May 25 â June 10, 2026
Location: Tokyo, Japan (Global Entries Accepted)
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
[MAJOR GRANT] Supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), this fund seeks film and TV projects that represent the cultures and perspectives of Native Americans and Alaska Natives for Public Media (PBS).
Key Details:
Deadline: December 31, 2025 (Winter Cycle closes)
Grant Amounts: Up to $30,000.
Eligibility: US Citizens/Residents Only
[COMMERCIAL / GENRE] The worldâs #1 horror short script competition. It feeds into "The Scream List," a tracking board used by literary managers and agents to discover new horror voices. Categories include standard shorts, 1-page micro-shorts, and short stories.
Key Details:
Deadline: December 31, 2025 (Extended Deadline)
Support: Circulation to Hollywood managers/agents, cash & software prizes.
Eligibility: Global / International writers
TOOLS & RESOURCES
The American Film Institute has just released its official selections for the 10 outstanding films and TV shows of 2025. A definitive resource for filmmakers to understand the "cultural canon" of the year.
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JOBS
A24 is hiring a publicist for a 5-month parental leave coverage contract starting in January. The role supports the NY Publicity team on global campaigns for upcoming films like Mother Mary and Marty Supreme.
Key Details:
Location: New York, NY, US
Type: Temporary Contract (5 Months)
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 (Annualized rate)
ILM Vancouver is hiring a senior artist to create photorealistic hair, fur, and feather grooms for characters and creatures in high-end VFX projects.
Key Details:
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Type: Full Time (Hybrid)
Pay: C$110,600 to C$141,500/year
INDUSTRY PULSE
CBC explores how the viral fan account âClub Chalametâ grew into a major online force shaping TimothĂ©e Chalametâs public presence and modern fandom culture.
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PEOPLE profiled Kevin Costnerâs family and noted that his son Hayes appears in Costnerâs four-part western epic Horizon, with the actor sharing how he coached his son on set and why he wanted him involved in the project.
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