Best Shorts Competition

An IMDb-qualified global awards competition recognizing outstanding short films, new media, and experimental work. It attracts filmmakers worldwide from emerging creators to Oscar® and Emmy® winners.

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Raindance Script Competition

A long running screenwriting competition from Raindance in London, championing independent voices across features, shorts, and episodic scripts. The program offers emerging writers access to Raindance’s global network.

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Stowe Story Labs – Short Film Production Grant

A curated $50,000 grant supporting the development and production of a narrative short (around 10 minutes), including mentorship through development, production, and festival strategy.

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Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting

A year-long fellowship supporting an emerging screenwriter through a $10,000 stipend and one-on-one mentorship from a prominent writer. Applicants submit an existing feature screenplay, then develop a brand-new script during the fellowship year.

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Dolby Creator Lab

A comprehensive library from Dolby offering free training on Dolby Atmos mixing, HDR workflows, Dolby Vision color grading, and creative techniques used by top engineers.

MIT Open Documentary Lab

MIT’s Open Documentary Lab offers free access to Docubase, a curated library of innovative nonfiction projects, tools, and emerging storytelling technologies.

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Senior Lighter / Compositor (Gaffer) – WildBrain Studios

WildBrain Studios is hiring multiple senior lighters/compositors for a two-month contract starting February 2026. The role involves lighting key shots, collaborating with comp supervisors, and working within a high-end CG pipeline using tools like Gaffer/Katana and Nuke.

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Editor/Producer (Temporary) – CNN / Warner Bros. Discovery

CNN is hiring an Editor/Producer to craft news, documentary, and digital video content for next-generation platforms. The role includes editing, graphic creation, and producing visual elements across CNN programming.

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‘Welcome to Derry’ Episode 7 Breakdown – Deadline / Yahoo

Andy and Barbara Muschietti joined Deadline’s Crew Call podcast to unpack Episode 7 of HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry, revealing new backstory details on Pennywise, introducing Periwinkle, and discussing how strikes shaped the season’s development and future storylines.

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‘Babylon’ Lands on Netflix & Paramount+ – Economic Times

Damien Chazelle’s Babylon, starring Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt, has expanded its digital release footprint and is now streaming on Netflix as of December 7, 2025. The film remains available on Paramount+ and can also be rented or purchased across major platforms.

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