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FESTIVALS
Now in its 4th year, the Paris International Women Film Festival showcases powerful stories by women and filmmakers addressing women’s perspectives. Screenings are held at Le Champo in Paris, honoring features, shorts, docs, animation, and student films.
Key Details:
Next Deadline: September 26, 2025
Event Date: May 7, 2026 (Paris, France)
Special Offer: 50% off with code FEMALEGAZE24
Entering its 10th year, Festival of Cinema NYC screens 100+ films at the Regal UA Midway theater in Queens. With panels, workshops, and afterparties, the fest helps connect emerging filmmakers with distributors and industry pros.
Key Details:
Early Bird Deadline: September 30, 2025
Event Dates: August 7 – 16, 2026
Location: Queens, NY, US
FUNDING & LABS
One of the most prestigious artist residencies in the U.S., MacDowell provides free live/work space, meals, and community support on its 450-acre New Hampshire campus. Open to filmmakers, writers, composers, and visual artists, the fellowship offers time and space to create, with optional travel grants and stipends available.
Key Details:
Deadline: September 10, 2025 (Today, 11:59 PM EST)
Support: Free housing, meals, community resources; optional stipends/travel grants
Eligibility: Global; open to filmmakers, writers, and artists across disciplines
The Writers Guild Foundation’s free program trains emerging writers (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and 50+) to become Writers’ Assistants or Script Coordinators. Fellows gain industry mentorship, skills workshops, and job pipeline support. Classes run Jan–Apr 2026, primarily online with occasional in-person meetups in LA.
Key Details:
Deadline: September 16, 2025 (11:59 PM PT)
Support: Training, mentorship, career placement prep
Eligibility: US-based, 18+, authorized to work in the U.S.
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Audiotool is a free browser-based music studio with drum machines, synths, and effects built in. It supports real-time collaboration and has a large sample library. Tracks can be shared online or exported for use in film and video projects.
Best For: Filmmakers, composers, and creators.
VSDC is a free, non-linear video editor for Windows, supporting all popular formats and pro features like chroma key, motion tracking, and video masking. It also includes audio tools, screen recording, and fast export profiles optimized for devices.
Best For: Indie filmmakers and editors.
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JOBS
Sony Pictures is hiring a Fall 2025 intern in Culver City to support its post team on Columbia/Tristar features. Duties include shadowing execs, sitting in on sound/DI sessions, and learning editing, ADR, and delivery workflows.
Key Details:
Location: Culver City, CA, US
Dates: Sept – Dec 2025 (10 – 29 hrs/week)
Pay: $19/hour
NBC News NOW is hiring a Production Assistant for its Stay Tuned team. Responsibilities include assisting producers with video editing, research, fact-checking, pitching stories, and ensuring accurate visuals and audio for daily segments.
Key Details:
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.12/hour + benefits
INDUSTRY PULSE
Adam Sandler kicked off his comedy tour in Florida with a nostalgic twist, bringing out Vanilla Ice and Kevin James for a surprise performance of the 1990 hit Ice Ice Baby. Fans erupted as the trio turned the arena into a full-on ’90s party, complete with throwback vibes and TikTok-worthy moments.
Estimated read: 3 min
The Wayans brothers return for Scary Movie 6, parodying hits like Get Out, Nope, Longlegs, and Sinners. Arriving next summer, the horror spoof aims to revive the parody genre with a fresh take on today’s biggest thrillers.
Estimated read: 3 min
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