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FESTIVALS

Presented by Film at Lincoln Center, NYFF is non-competitive and highly curated. It eschews a typical market structure to focus entirely on cinematic excellence. A selection here is a massive critical endorsement.

Key Details:

  • Standard Deadline: April 5, 2026

  • Event Date: September 25 – October 12, 2026

  • Location: New York, NY, USA

One of the largest film festivals in North America, screening over 300 films annually. It is a vital market for Canadian filmmakers and an Academy Award® qualifier for short films.

Key Details:

  • Early Deadline: April 17, 2026

  • Event Date: October 1, 2026

  • Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

FUNDING & PROGRAMS

Administered by the Sundance Documentary Fund and Sandbox Films, this massive grant supports feature-length nonfiction projects that explore the link between science and culture through innovative storytelling. Funding is available for projects at all stages.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: April 13, 2026 (Applications opened this week)

  • Grant Amount: Up to $100,000

  • Eligibility: Global filmmakers

A government-backed program that provides substantial financing for Canadian feature-length documentaries aimed at theatrical release. This is essential for Canadian producers looking to close their financing structure.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: April 2, 2026

  • Grant Amount: Up to 49% of the eligible budget.

  • Eligibility: Canadian production companies.

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JOBS

CNN's Digital Video Daily News Production team is hiring a full-time PA for their weekend evening shift. This is a hands-on role where you will monitor the news cycle, pitch story ideas, write scripts, and edit both 16x9 and vertical videos using Adobe Premiere for breaking news and trending topics.

Key Details:

  • Location: Atlanta, GA or Burbank, CA (Hybrid)

  • Type: Full-time

  • Pay: $35,360 - $58,488 / year

Disney Streaming Services is hiring a Creative Operations Coordinator to support the project management of Disney+ marketing campaigns. The role involves coordinating campaign workflows and timelines, facilitating communication between creative teams and stakeholders.

Key Details:

  • Location: London, UK (Hammersmith office)

  • Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

  • Pay: Not specified

INDUSTRY PULSE

Central Washington University student Gurdil Dardi is gaining recognition in the film industry through his award-nominated independent shorts like "Immiscer." To support his career and manage student debt, Dardi founded Arc Lens Production while continuing to develop new dramatic projects such as "To God."

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The Academy and AEG have struck a major 10-year deal to move the Oscars from its long-time home at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles starting in 2029. The relocation will more than double the ceremony's seating capacity to 7,100 and marks a digital shift, as the 101st Oscars will also be the first to broadcast via YouTube.

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