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FESTIVALS

Celebrated for its massive red carpet premieres and strong industry attendance from nearby Los Angeles. It attracts over 50,000 attendees and is a key acquisition market for independent films.

Key Details:

  • Early Bird Deadline: February 27, 2026

  • Event Date: October 15 – 22, 2026

  • Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA

One of the largest short film festivals in Asia, based in Tokyo. It is accredited by the Academy AwardsĀ® in four categories. The Grand Prix winner receives a substantial cash prize.

Key Details:

  • Final Deadline: January 31, 2026

  • Event Date: April - June 2026

  • Location: Tokyo, Japan (Global entries welcome)

FUNDING & PROGRAMS

A unique pitch format for students from partner universities to present their documentary projects to commissioning editors and producers at the DOK.forum Marketplace. The best project receives a 2,500 Euro research grant.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: March 2, 2026

  • Prize: 2,500 Euros + Direct industry feedback.

  • Eligibility: Students with a documentary in pre-production.

The Black List is accepting submissions for its prestigious residential workshops held in Ojai, CA. There are two tracks: the Writers Lab (for feature scripts to sell) and the Projects Lab (for writers planning to direct).

Key Details:

  • Deadline: June 1, 2026

  • Bonus: Writers with science/tech scripts can opt-in for the Sloan Foundation Fellowship.

  • Eligibility: Non-professional writers.

TOOLS & RESOURCES

RED offers a suite of free web-based tools for Directors of Photography (DPs) and ACs. Includes a "Crop Factor Calculator," "Recording Time Calculator," and "Flicker Free Video Calculator" to plan shoots accurately.

A comprehensive collection of filmmaking and producing tools covering development, templates, industry reports, and producer workflows. Great for planning, budgeting, and managing production resources.

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JOBS

Harbor is hiring a Senior Producer to oversee their audio post-production department in London. The role involves managing Dolby Atmos mix stages, coordinating scheduling for theatrical and broadcast projects, and acting as the main client liaison.

Key Details:

  • Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

  • Type: Full-time

  • Pay: Not Listed

Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring a Temporary PA to support CNN's daily live news production. The role is hands-on, covering three key areas: Control Room (teleprompting), Video Production (basic editing), and Newsgathering (logging/shot sheets).

Key Details:

  • Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

  • Type: Temporary

  • Pay: Not Listed

INDUSTRY PULSE

Sources report that Netflix is amending its bid for WBD’s studio and streaming assets to be all-cash, aiming to trump Paramount Skydance’s $108B offer. The move addresses WBD board concerns regarding debt risks and seeks to expedite the sale process.

Estimated read: 2 min

Sam Nelson trades the cockpit for a subway car in the second season of the hit Apple TV+ thriller. The review calls it "effortlessly bingeable," praising the shift to the Berlin underground and the addition of cast members like Toby Jones, while maintaining the show's signature real-time tension.

Estimated read: 3 min

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