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Consistently named one of the "20 Coolest Film Festivals" by MovieMaker Magazine. It is a powerhouse for the American independent circuit, offering incredible networking opportunities with distributors and a highly supportive environment for emerging filmmakers.
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Late Deadline: February 13, 2026
Event Date: June 10 – 14, 2026
Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA
An essential European hub for “cinema of the real,” this festival seeks innovative non-fiction and hybrid works that challenge the traditional boundaries of documentary storytelling. Located in the historic heart of Portugal, it offers a €3,000 Grand Prize for its International Competition.
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Regular Deadline: April 30, 2026
Event Date: November 19 – 28, 2026
Location: Porto, Portugal
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
Rooftop Films is a non-profit organization that reinvests in the independent film community. Their Filmmakers Fund provides cash grants, equipment rentals, and post-production service grants to filmmakers who have screened their work in the Summer Series.
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Extended Late Deadline: February 13, 2026 (Tomorrow)
Benefit: Cash grants + Equipment rentals + Production service grants.
Eligibility: Open to all genres and lengths
Hot Docs is commissioning six short documentaries (6-10 mins) focused on Canadian civic engagement. Includes production funding, a professional filmmaker lab, and a world premiere at the 2027 Hot Docs Festival.
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Deadline: March 19, 2026
Benefit: Funding + Training Lab + Festival Premiere
Eligibility: Canadian citizens or permanent residents
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Scripps News is seeking a remote Producer/Editor with 5+ years of experience to create live and taped news programming. The role involves managing the full production lifecycle—from pitching and guest vetting to final editing in Adobe Premiere.
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Location: Remote (USA)
Type: Full-time
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Amazon is seeking a versatile Videographer for its Hoxton studio to lead end-to-end video production for its global éShop platform. The role focuses on high-end fashion and product content, requiring expertise in filming and editing.
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Location: London, UK (Hoxton)
Type: Full-time
Pay: Not Listed
INDUSTRY PULSE
Sola Media has launched the international trailer and secured a fresh wave of global sales for the animated feature Monster Mia at the EFM. The CGI production, centered on a rebellious girl at a school for monsters, is eyeing a coordinated international theatrical rollout for the Halloween 2026 season.
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Jojo Rabbit breakout star Roman Griffin Davis has joined the voice cast of the upcoming 3D animated adventure Wonderland, starring alongside Mads Mikkelsen. Produced by Polish studio Lightcraft, the feature is currently being presented to buyers at the European Film Market (EFM) and is scheduled for a 2026 delivery.
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