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New York City Short Film Festival – 21st Edition

Since 2005, NYC Shorts has showcased global short films across categories from drama to animation at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre. The festival has a strong Oscar® track record, with past selections later nominated or winning Academy Awards.

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Hokkaido International Film Festival – 2nd Edition

Launched by former Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival staff, this touring event screens international shorts, medium-length, and features across multiple Hokkaido towns, with Golden Owl awards and cash prizes. The 2026 edition runs January to March, with venues announced in October.

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MPI Filmmaker Grants

The Moving Picture Institute (MPI) supports independent filmmakers with funding, mentorship, and labs, with select projects considered for production as MPI Original Films. Applications are accepted year-round, with reviews three times annually.

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Women in Film Fellowships – 2026 Cohort

WIF’s yearlong program provides mentorship, industry masterclasses, and career strategy sessions for women, non-binary, and trans creatives across directing, producing, writing, editing, cinematography, design, and more. Fellows join mentor circles and gain tailored career support throughout the year.

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Krita

Krita is a free, open-source digital painting and 2D animation tool created by artists for artists. It offers professional brushes, layers, stabilizers, and frame-by-frame animation, making it ideal for storyboards, concept art, and motion design.

darktable

darktable is a free, open-source photography workflow app and RAW developer, often called a “virtual lighttable and darkroom.” It lets photographers manage digital negatives, edit non-destructively, and enhance images with full color management and GPU acceleration.

🎨 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

Sr. Film Editor (Virtual) – University of Phoenix (US)

The University of Phoenix is hiring a Senior Film Editor to lead post-production on academic and marketing content. The role involves editing, color grading, sound design, and collaborating with creative teams to produce engaging multimedia materials.

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2D Art Director – Devoted Studios (Canada, Remote)

Devoted Studios, a global production house working with partners like Xbox, Meta, and Obsidian, is hiring a 2D Art Director. The role involves leading and mentoring artists, reviewing art quality, and collaborating with producers and clients on international projects.

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‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel Announced – The Guardian

20th Century Studios has set The Simpsons Movie 2 for July 23, 2027—20 years after the original. A teaser poster shows Homer reaching for a doughnut with the tagline: “Homer’s coming back for seconds.”

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Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman Separate – Parade

After nearly 20 years together, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated. The news follows Urban’s past admission that his struggles with addiction almost “blew” their marriage apart early on. Reports say the couple is now living apart, with Kidman focused on holding the family together.

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