FESTIVALS
One of the worldâs leading showcases for environmental and adventure films, Wild & Scenic screens global shorts and features on nature, activism, and conservation. The 2026 theme is Mobilize, highlighting stories of communities driving urgent change.
Key Details:
Late Deadline: September 30, 2025
Event Dates: February 19 â 28, 2026
Location: Nevada City & Grass Valley, CA, US
The worldâs largest short film festival, Clermont-Ferrand is an Academy AwardÂŽ-qualifying event showcasing global shorts across narrative, experimental, and immersive sections. It also hosts the industry-leading Short Film Market for networking and distribution.
Key Details:
Deadline: September 25, 2025 (International & XR)
Event Dates: January 30 â February 8, 2026
Location: Clermont-Ferrand, France
FUNDING & LABS
The Prague Audiovisual Fund supports feature, documentary, animated films, and serial formats filmed in Prague for cinema, TV, or streaming release. Projects must prominently represent Prague onscreen.
Key Details:
Application Period: October 15 â November 15, 2025
Support: Grants for audiovisual production
Eligibility: Open to international applicants
A micro-grant program providing up to $600 for California-based artists and nonprofit arts workers to access workshops, conferences, or mentorship that build professional and business skills. Funds can also cover travel and caregiving costs linked to these activities.
Key Details:
Application Period: Monthly; next cycle deadline October 15, 2025
Support: Up to $600 for professional development, travel, or caregiving
Eligibility: California-based artists
TOOLS & RESOURCES
An award-winning open-source video editor for Linux, Mac, and Windows. Designed to be simple yet powerful, it offers multi-track editing, keyframe animation, and a wide range of effects, completely free under GPL v3.
A free mobile app offering access to the worldâs largest open encyclopedia, with offline reading, cross-device sync, and personalized reading tools. Useful for filmmakers and researchers to quickly find background info and industry context.
Designers, advance toward mastering the mix of colors!
đ¨ Step into Color Ghost, the iOS game designed for production designers and colorists. Every piece you paint is an original artwork, created only for this gallery. Match hues, sharpen your color sense, and watch each canvas come alive under your touch. Ready to see how far your eye for color can go? Play Now
JOBS
Metaâs Creative X agency is hiring a Producer to manage live action, animation, and post-production projects across its global platforms. The role requires 5+ yearsâ production experience, with responsibilities from scheduling to vendor management.
Key Details:
Location: Los Angeles, Menlo Park, New York, San Francisco, US
Type: Full-time
Pay: $94,000 â $142,000 USD/year + bonus, equity, benefits
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is hiring a Video Editor to craft video content for ads, social media, and web campaigns across its lifestyle brands. Candidates should bring strong post-production skills and a creative eye for storytelling.
Key Details:
Location: Remote, US
Type: Full-time
Requirements: Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, color correction & sound design
INDUSTRY PULSE
The football horror Him, produced by Jordan Peele, opens in US theaters with poor reviews, criticized for unsubtle storytelling and muddled critique of Americaâs game. Despite stylish visuals, critics call it a disappointing entry in Peeleâs genre legacy.
Estimated read: 3 min
Jason Bateman stars opposite Jude Law in Netflixâs crime thriller Black Rabbit and invited his Ozark co-star Laura Linney to direct two episodes. Their reunion brings added attention to the series, now streaming on Netflix.
Estimated read: 3 min
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