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FESTIVALS
Now in its 26th year, the Beverly Hills Film Festival is one of Hollywood’s most prestigious showcases for independent filmmakers. Known for red carpet premieres, industry panels, and screenings at iconic venues such as the TCL Chinese Theatre and the Writers Guild Theater.
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Extended Deadline: January 5, 2026
Event Dates: April 12–19, 2026
Location: Beverly Hills, California, US
A major Toronto-based festival celebrating live comedy and sketch filmmaking. Submissions for the TOsketchfest26 Film Fest are now open, spotlighting comedic short films and digital sketch work with a focus on bold, high-energy storytelling.
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Extended Deadline: December 12, 2025
Event Dates: March 4, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
One of Sundance’s core artist-development programs, the Native Lab supports emerging Indigenous filmmakers with story-focused development, mentorship from industry advisors, and an immersive in-person lab designed to strengthen both craft and voice. Participants also join a virtual orientation ahead of the lab.
Key Details:
Deadline: December 22, 2025
Support: Script development lab + mentorship + virtual orientation
Eligibility: Indigenous creators based in the US or Canada
Screen Australia offers production grants for distinctive Australian documentaries across three streams — Direct-to-Audience, Platform First, and Producer First. Supports features, series, and single docs intended for online release, TV, or theatrical distribution.
Key Details:
Deadline: January 29, 2026
Support: Up to AUD $500,000
Eligibility: Australian-led documentary teams; international co-producers permitted with an Australian key creative attached.
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Digital Rebellion offers a suite of professional software tools designed to streamline video post-production — including project organization (Post Haste), playback and review (CinePlay), media management, system maintenance, and Kollaborate cloud collaboration. Cost: Free & paid tools available.
The ASC website offers a deep library of free cinematography resources, including video masterclasses, Shot Craft technical breakdowns, Clubhouse Conversations interviews, behind-the-scenes case studies, and historical camera/lighting insights — all created by world-class DPs.
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JOBS
For Love & Lemons is hiring a Junior Video Editor to craft polished video content for campaigns, social media, e-commerce, and brand storytelling. The role supports editing, color correction, pacing, and maintaining the brand’s signature visual aesthetic across all deliverables.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, US
Type: Full-time
Pay: USD $55,000–$65,000/year
Network Rail is hiring a full-time videographer to produce digital video content for major campaigns and social media. The role involves planning, shooting, and editing high-quality audiovisual materials using advanced camera, lighting, and editing workflows aligned with Network Rail’s communications strategy.
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Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,582–£42,218/year
INDUSTRY PULSE
Quentin Tarantino sparked online debate after calling Paul Dano “a weak, uninteresting actor” in There Will Be Blood, arguing the film would rank higher on his best-of-century list if not for Dano’s performance. Fans pushed back, citing Dano’s BAFTA nomination and acclaimed roles.
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Actor and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg spoke at Penn about coded Jewish characters in media, rejecting one-dimensional portrayals, and how streaming has shortened theatrical windows. He also discussed his upcoming film A Real Pain and approaches to portraying history responsibly.
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