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FESTIVALS
Now entering its 21st year, Backcountry Film Festival (produced by Winter Wildlands Alliance) celebrates the spirit of human-powered winter recreation. Each season, it premieres in Boise and tours across the U.S.
Key Details:
Final Deadline: September 15, 2025 (free submission code: HUMANPOWER)
Event Dates: October 24, 2025 – April 1, 2026
Location: Boise, ID, US (premiere) + national tour
Held at the historic Dunbar Theatre, Phoenix Shorts is an IMDb-recognized festival celebrating short films across genres. Seasonal winners are screened live, spotlighting both international and Canadian talent. 50% discount code: Phoenixfest (expires September 12, 2025).
Key Details:
Late Deadline: September 12, 2025
Event Dates: September 28, 2025
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
FUNDING & LABS
From the Heart Productions’ long-running grant supports unique, socially impactful films that might not otherwise get made. Open to filmmakers worldwide with budgets under $500K, at any stage of production.
Key Details:
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Support: $3,500 cash + $20,000+ in donated services
Eligibility: Global
BFI and Film4 are funding 6 ambitious UK shorts (≤25 min) with grants of £60,000–£90,000 each, designed as a bridge to feature filmmaking. Open to UK-based writer/director/producer teams.
Key Details:
Deadline: October 20, 2025 (12:00 PM UK)
Support: £60,000–£90,000 per project
Eligibility: UK-based teams
TOOLS & RESOURCES
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JOBS
Blizzard Entertainment is hiring a temporary Associate Producer for its Creative Development & Cinematics team in Irvine, CA. The 6-month role supports publishing, writing, storyboards, editing, and visual development, covering scheduling, notes, and cross-team coordination.
Key Details:
Location: Irvine, CA, US (Hybrid)
Type: Temporary, 6 months, Entry-level
Pay: $24.04 – $44.47 USD/hour
Blue Sky Bridal is hiring a Video Editor to create and edit wedding and bridal content in Seattle. Candidates should have strong skills in Final Cut Pro, Premiere, or Avid. Flexible work schedule with the possibility of remote work.
Key Details:
Location: Seattle, WA, US
Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,000 – $53,000 USD/year
INDUSTRY PULSE
“The Bard,” a film about the South’s first published Black poet, just wrapped in Winston-Salem with up to $4.6M in state incentives. Local crews and film schools are helping turn the Piedmont Triad into a new production hub.
Estimated read: 3 min
Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black returned to Netflix on Sept 11 with Season 2 Part 1. The eight new episodes follow the Bellarie family’s power struggles as Kimmie rises to COO, culminating in a dramatic cliffhanger that sets up the next chapter.
Estimated read: 3 min
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