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FESTIVALS
SF IndieFest is a long-running Bay Area festival supporting independent cinema and documentary work outside the mainstream system.
Key Details:
SF DocFest (25th Ed): May 28 – June 7, 2026（Deadline: March 21, 2026）
SF Shorts & Green Film Fest: October 15 – 22, 2026（Deadline: September 14, 2026）
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Now in its 21st year, Commffest is a Toronto-based festival focused on independent films that explore social impact, including human rights, environmental issues, and community stories.
Key Details:
Late Extended Deadline: March 25, 2026
Event Date: September 29 – October 8, 2026
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
This fund provides non-recoupable grants to support the international prints and advertising (P&A) costs of UK films. Managed by the BFI, it aims to help British features, documentaries, and animations reach wider international audiences and achieve greater commercial success in global markets.
Key Details:
Deadline: Rolling (Apply at least 20 working days before earliest release)
Benefit: Grants to cover international distribution and promotion costs.
Eligibility: UK-based sales agents or lead UK producers.
A rapid-response program supporting documentary filmmakers facing immediate safety risks related to their work, including urgent measures such as relocation or protection.
Key Details:
Deadline: Rolling (24-hour application response time)
Benefit: One-time emergency grant between $500 and $5,000 USD.
Eligibility: Global documentary filmmakers in imminent physical risk.
TOOLS & RESOURCES
An indispensable tool for documentary editors and writers. Otter provides high-accuracy, real-time transcription for interviews and meetings, allowing creators to search through hours of footage for specific quotes or keywords in seconds.
Lutify.me is offering five free scene-referred LUTs through their Lite platform, based on film stock measurements including Fuji 3513 print emulation. Available through a free account.
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JOBS
The NBC News Breaking News Specials team is seeking a Production Assistant to support the team during breaking news coverage.
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Location: New York, USA
Type: Full-time
Salary: $26 - $31 / hour
Shootday is seeking freelance videographers in Ottawa to join its global network, providing opportunities to shoot for top-tier brands like Amazon, with flexible scheduling.
Key Details:
Location: Ottawa, ON (Global network)
Type: Freelance
Pay: Competitive / Per project
INDUSTRY PULSE
ACX1 Studios LLC, a 550,000-square-foot production facility in Atlantic City, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure over $3 million in debt.
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Incoming President Dana Walden has reorganized Disney Entertainment, naming Debra OConnell as TV chair and integrating the gaming division as part of a broader restructuring across film, TV, and streaming divisions.
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