Mountainfilm Festival – 48th Edition

Held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado, Mountainfilm is one of North America’s premier documentary festivals. It celebrates storytelling that inspires social change, adventure, and environmental awareness. The festival features screenings, panels, and outdoor community events set against the Rocky Mountains.

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FIFEM – 29th Edition

Dedicated to young audiences, FIFEM showcases feature and short films — fiction, documentary, and animation — from around the world. The 2026 edition will be held during Québec’s spring break and features both a professional and a children’s jury. Free to submit.

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South Arts – Artist Creative Practice Grant 2025/26

Supports professional artists in the U.S. Southeast with grants up to $3,000 USD for career development, residencies, workshops, performances, or research. Open to artists working in film, media arts, theatre, design, and more.

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Creative BC – Equity + Emerging Development Program 2025/26

A development grant supporting emerging and equity-seeking filmmakers in British Columbia. Grants of up to CAD $10,000 cover costs for research, concept development, or scriptwriting for films, series, or documentaries.

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Trebble

An AI-powered text-based editor for audio and video. Trebble lets creators edit by highlighting and deleting words instead of timelines — perfect for podcasts, interviews, and behind-the-scenes videos. Includes noise cleanup, filler-word removal, and a free plan.

Animoto

A browser-based video maker that lets creators produce professional-looking videos in minutes — no editing experience needed. Users can drag and drop clips, add voiceovers, text, and licensed music from Getty Images’ library. Ideal for trailers, pitch videos, or social content. Free plan available.

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Television Scripted Assistant – Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

CAA is seeking an Assistant to support an Agent in its Television Scripted Department, representing directors, producers, and writers. The role involves handling administrative duties, coordinating client communications, providing script coverage, and assisting with pitches and research. Deadline: November 14, 2025.

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Video Editor – KOMI Studios (UK)

KOMI Studios is hiring a Video Editor to produce and edit original drama content for its digital platforms. The role covers end-to-end editing — from syncing and cutting footage to adding sound and graphics — while collaborating with producers and attending shoots on set.

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Hollywood Dominates Korea’s Box Office – The Korea Herald

As 2025 draws to a close, Hollywood dominates Korean theaters with Avatar: Fire and Ash, Wicked: For Good, and Zootopia 2, while major domestic releases nearly vanish. Analysts say local studios are shifting to smaller, cross-border comedies to survive in a franchise-driven market.

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Coppola Sells Island After Film Loss – The Hollywood Reporter

Following the box office failure of Megalopolis, which grossed just $14.4 million worldwide after Coppola invested $120 million of his own money, the director has sold his private Belize island for $1.8 million. The 85-year-old filmmaker said he remains proud of the film despite the financial setback.

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