FESTIVALS
Celebrating the art of filmmaking and honoring creative talent from around the world, BIFF showcases independent and experimental films across narrative, documentary, animation, and student categories. The six-day event fosters dialogue between filmmakers and audiences in the heart of Boston.
Key Details:
Final Deadline (Shorts): November 8, 2025
Event Dates: April 9–14, 2026
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, US
Europe’s leading short film festival returns to Nijmegen, the Netherlands, celebrating fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental works from across the continent. Go Short is an Academy Award, BAFTA, and European Film Award qualifying festival, featuring competitions for European, Dutch, and student filmmakers, plus XR/VR and music video programs.
Key Details:
Regular Deadline: November 15, 2025
Event Dates: April 7–12, 2026
Location: Nijmegen, the Netherlands
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
Hosted by the International Documentary Association, this online workshop helps filmmakers refine their pitch and use it as a creative development tool. Led by IDA Artist Services Manager Maria Santos, the session includes pitching tips, guided exercises, and live feedback for selected participants.
Key Details:
Date: November 25, 2025 (8–10:30 a.m. PT)
Format: Virtual workshop
Eligibility: Open to IDA members
Hosted by The Canopy Program and listed via the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), this year-long mentorship offers artists the chance to work directly with faculty mentors and a small international cohort. Participants engage in regular critiques, lectures, and workshops (virtually or in person) culminating in a group exhibition in Chelsea, New York.
Key Details:
Deadline: January 14, 2026
Format: Virtual or In-person (New York)
Eligibility: Visual artists worldwide
TOOLS & RESOURCES
An industry-standard collection of post-production tools used in film and TV. The suite includes Mocha Pro (tracking), Sapphire (VFX), Continuum (filters & transitions), Silhouette (paint & roto), and Optics (photo FX). All products are available for free trials.
A professional toolkit from Maxon for editing, motion graphics, and visual effects. Red Giant offers powerful plugins for color grading, keying, compositing, transitions, and motion design inside Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. Includes tools like Trapcode, Magic Bullet, Universe, and VFX Suite. Free trial available.
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JOBS
TelevisaUnivision, the world’s leading Spanish-language media company, is hiring a part-time Camera Operator in Las Vegas. The role supports news, sports, and entertainment productions across Univision’s broadcast and digital platforms, including ViX and Galavisión.
Key Details:
Location: Las Vegas, NV, US
Type: Part-time
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Cineplex is seeking a Visual Designer to craft engaging digital experiences across its brands — including Cineplex, The Rec Room, and Playdium. The role involves designing web and mobile interfaces, maintaining design systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the movie-going experience.
Key Details:
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (Remote with occasional on-site meetings)
Type: Full-time
Deadline: November 14, 2025
INDUSTRY PULSE
Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe discussed his recent 25kg weight loss on The Joe Rogan Experience, sharing how his fitness transformation began after wrapping his last film. Crowe also reflected on aging in Hollywood and maintaining longevity in the industry.
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The live-action Legend of Zelda feature has officially entered production in Wellington, New Zealand, with filming set to run through April 2026. The project is expected to release in May 2027 and is being shot at the same studios that hosted Avatar and The Lord of the Rings.
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