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FESTIVALS
One of North America’s largest showcases of short-form cinema, the Palm Springs International ShortFest is Academy Award®, BAFTA, and Goya-qualifying, screening 300+ films from 60 countries. Alongside screenings, the festival hosts its Film Market and Industry Forum, providing unmatched networking and learning opportunities for emerging filmmakers.
Key Details:
Earlybird Deadline: November 1, 2025
Event Dates: June 23 – 29, 2026
Location: Palm Springs, California, US
Held at Sydney’s historic Ritz Cinema, the festival celebrates bold, diverse storytelling through award-winning shorts in drama, animation, comedy, and documentary. Organized by HFP Festivals, it connects filmmakers with a global audience. Discount Code: 50SSFF for 50% off.
Key Details:
Final Deadline: November 3, 2025
Event Date: February 6, 2026
Location: Sydney, Australia
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
An international artist residency based in Crete, Greece, offering space and time for artists and filmmakers to create and connect. The program provides studio access, community events, and opportunities for both partial fellowships and two fully funded residencies.
Key Details:
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Support: Two full fellowships + partial financial aid available
Eligibility: Open internationally to artists and filmmakers
Brooklyn-based Open Source Gallery invites artists and filmmakers working across all mediums to propose exhibitions for 2027. Selected projects receive artist fees (W.A.G.E. certified), a production budget, and curatorial and communications support.
Key Details:
Deadline: November 1, 2025
Support: Artist fee + production budget + gallery support
Eligibility: Open internationally to artists and filmmakers
TOOLS & RESOURCES
A beautifully integrated calendar that connects with your Notion workspace, Google Calendar, and Zoom. Perfect for filmmakers managing shoots, meetings, and deadlines across time zones, all in one visual timeline. Free for individuals.
An intelligent audio post-production platform for filmmakers, podcasters, and video editors. It automatically balances levels, reduces noise, and enhances dialogue using AI — delivering a clear, cinematic mix in minutes. Free tier: 2 hours/month.
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JOBS
Pluralsight, the leading online learning platform for technology and creative professionals, is seeking freelance Google Cloud Authors to create educational video content and hands-on labs. The role involves teaching topics like AI/ML, data engineering, and DevOps through engaging, well-produced video lessons.
Key Details:
Location: Remote, Global (US, Canada, UK, Germany, India, Australia, and more)
Type: Freelance / Contract
Pay: Competitive (project-based)
An AI-driven performance marketing agency is seeking a creative Video Editor to craft high-performing ads for Facebook and TikTok. The role blends data and storytelling—ideal for editors fluent in social-first video trends who love fast-paced creative environments.
Key Details:
Location: Remote
Type: Full-time Contract
Pay: $1,500–$2,000 USD/month
INDUSTRY PULSE
The explosive Season 9 Love Is Blind reunion dropped last night, sparking a storm of reactions across social media. With no couples marrying this season, the special turned into a tense post-mortem filled with emotional confrontations and surprising revelations. Within hours, it climbed to Netflix’s Top 10 worldwide — proving the franchise’s reality-TV power remains unshaken.
Estimated read: 3 min
Captain America star Chris Evans and Portuguese actress Alba Baptista have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Alma Grace Baptista Evans. Reports reveal Evans’ father-in-law accidentally hinted at the pregnancy months ago with a cryptic Father’s Day comment that sent fans into speculation frenzy.
Estimated read: 3 min
🌟 CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟
Margaux Amie
Producer, Los Angeles
Filmmaker Margaux Amie transforms loss into purpose with Therein Lies Darkness, a psychological drama exploring grief, identity, and healing. Through her company True Self Films, she champions women and underrepresented voices, creating stories that spark empathy and change.
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