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FESTIVALS
A prestigious A-list festival nestled in the Swiss Alps, renowned for championing bold, artistic cinema. It combines high-profile industry networking with legendary open-air screenings in the Piazza Grande.
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Early Deadline: February 19, 2026
Event Date: August 5 – 15, 2026
Location: Locarno, Switzerland
One of the longest-running festivals in the world and a major event in the Southern Hemisphere. It qualifies films for the Oscars® (Shorts), BAFTAs, and AACTA awards.
Key Details:
Regular Deadline: February 27, 2026
Event Date: June 3 – 14, 2026
Location: Sydney, Australia
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
The International Documentary Association (IDA) offers a prestigious fiscal sponsorship program. It allows independent documentary projects to solicit tax-deductible donations from individuals and foundations without needing their own non-profit status.
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Deadline: Rolling (Open Year-Round)
Benefit: 501(c)(3) status + Mentorship + IDA Grants access.
Eligibility: Documentary projects (Global).
Unlike a traditional grant, Impact Partners provides equity financing for independent documentary features that address pressing social issues. They accept Letters of Inquiry (LOI) year-round. Past projects include the Oscar-winning Icarus.
Key Details:
Deadline: Rolling (Open Year-Round)
Support: Development & Production Financing.
Eligibility: High-quality social impact documentaries.
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JOBS
Paramount Pictures is hiring an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the President of Post Production & Innovation. The role involves managing complex calendars, organizing screenings and vendor calls, tracking post milestones, and liaising with editorial and VFX teams.
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type: Full-time
Salary: $52,000 - $60,000 / year
Martell Ventures is hiring an in-studio writer to craft high-impact scripts for Dan Martell's YouTube channel. The role involves deep research, structuring videos for maximum retention, and capturing a specific creator voice.
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Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada
Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 CAD
INDUSTRY PULSE
Hulu surprised fans last night by releasing three episodes for the Season 3 premiere of Tell Me Lies, instead of the planned two. The new season dives deeper into the toxic dynamic between Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White).
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In a bid to compete with New Zealand and Australia, the newly formed HFA is lobbying to increase Hawaiʻi's production tax credits to 30-35% (currently 22-27%) and raise the per-project cap to $25 million. Three major productions are already confirmed for 2026 in anticipation of these incentives.
Estimated read: 4 min
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