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FESTIVALS

Now in its 22nd year, the Great Lakes International Film Festival highlights indie voices across genres from narrative to horror and music videos. Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, with virtual screenings worldwide, the fest has launched films to HBO, PBS, and Sundance Channel. Submit with 65% off using code GLFFDSC2025.

Key Details:

  • Late Deadline: September 13, 2025

  • Event Dates: September 25 – October 11, 2025

  • Location: Erie, Pennsylvania, US + Online

Now in its 12th year, Toronto Short screens over 100 shorts annually at the historic Paradise Theatre, with sold-out shows and a strong local + international presence. Open to all genres under 50 minutes.

Key Details:

  • Earlybird Deadline: September 18, 2025

  • Event Dates: March 11 – 15, 2026

  • Location: Toronto, Canada

FUNDING & LABS

Honoring the late filmmaker Lynn Shelton, this $25,000 grant supports women, non-binary, and trans directors aged 39+ making their first narrative feature. Applicants must have prior directing credits (shorts or documentary features) but no previous narrative feature.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: October 3, 2025 (11:59 PM)

  • Funding: $25,000 USD

  • Eligibility: Women, non-binary, and trans directors 39+; must be legally able to work in the U.S.

Panavision’s New Filmmaker Program (NFP) provides in-kind support to emerging filmmakers through free camera packages and post-production finishing (via Light Iron). The program has supported countless projects that later screened at major festivals and distribution platforms.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: Rolling (apply anytime)

  • Support: Camera equipment grants (up to 4 weeks) + post-production finishing (color, conform, data I/O, archiving)

  • Eligibility: Filmmakers 18+; must reside in the US or Canada

TOOLS & RESOURCES

Color Grading Central is offering 70 free LUTs (worth $450) inspired by films like Blade Runner 2049, Moonrise Kingdom, and The Revenant. Packs include film stock emulations and Rec709 conversions for major cameras (Arri, RED, Sony, Canon). Works in Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro.

Best For: Filmmakers and editors looking for professional, cinematic color looks at no cost.

Filmustage offers a free script breakdown sheet to help filmmakers log characters, props, locations, and other key elements scene by scene. You can do it manually with the template or use Filmustage’s AI tool to automate the process, saving time and reducing errors.

Best For: Producers, ADs, and filmmakers who need clear, organized breakdowns for efficient pre-production.

JOBS

NBCUniversal is hiring a Photo Editor for MSNBC Digital, based in New York or Washington D.C. The role involves selecting, editing, and writing captions for images across msnbc.com and digital platforms, creating photo features, and working on breaking news visuals.

Key Details:

  • Location: New York, NY or Washington, D.C., US

  • Type: Full-time

  • Pay: $70,000 – $95,000 USD/year

Sony Pictures is offering a Fall 2025 internship in Global Publicity, based in Culver City, CA. Interns will research filmmakers and talent, support press junkets and premieres, draft script coverage, and contribute to international publicity campaigns. The role provides hands-on exposure to film marketing and publicity.

Key Details:

  • Location: Location: Culver City, CA, US (On-site)

  • Dates: Sept–Dec 2025 (10–29 hrs/week)

  • Pay: $19/hour

INDUSTRY PULSE

Tom Pelphrey (Ozark) stars alongside Mark Ruffalo in HBO’s gritty new drama Task, which premiered last night on HBO. He plays a sanitation worker and father pushed into crime, a role already generating strong buzz.

Estimated read: 3 min

The hit Hulu series returns Sept 9 with a star-packed fifth season. The first three episodes drop tomorrow, followed by weekly releases, continuing the mystery-comedy adventures of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.

Estimated read: 3 min

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