Berlinale – 75th Edition

As one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, the Berlinale showcases bold, thought-provoking cinema across its Competition, Panorama, Forum, and Generation programs. The 2026 edition continues its legacy of spotlighting international voices and innovative storytelling.

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Dallas International Film Festival – 20th Edition

Now in its 20th year, DIFF is an Academy Award–qualifying festival celebrating innovative storytelling from around the world. The festival features premieres, filmmaker panels, nightly red carpets, and a strong community spirit that connects filmmakers with Dallas audiences and industry leaders.

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Sundance Institute – 2026 Graton Fellowship

This fellowship supports Indigenous filmmakers from California-based tribes, offering $25,000 grants and a yearlong program of mentorship, festival access, and creative guidance through Sundance Institute’s artist programs. Two fellows will be selected for the 2026 cycle.

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The Whickers – Film & TV Funding Award 2026

One of the world’s most significant documentary funding programs, The Whickers Film & TV Award offers £100,000 to an emerging filmmaker for their first 50+ minute director-led documentary, with a £20,000 development prize for the runner-up. Open to filmmakers worldwide, finalists pitch at Sheffield DocFest in the UK.

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iLovePDF

An all-in-one online toolkit for managing PDFs. Merge, compress, convert, sign, and edit files directly in your browser — perfect for filmmakers organizing contracts, schedules, and call sheets. Free to use with optional desktop and mobile apps.

Musicbed

A curated music licensing platform offering high-quality tracks from independent artists and composers for film, TV, and online projects. Ideal for filmmakers and editors seeking cinematic soundtracks that elevate storytelling. Free browsing available; licenses are pay-per-use.

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Producer, Original Short Form Video – NBC News Digital (NBCUniversal)

NBC News Digital is hiring a producer to develop, shoot, and edit original short-form videos for its digital platforms and new subscription product. The role involves close collaboration with anchors and correspondents to create engaging, vertical-first content with strong editorial storytelling.

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Production Executive – TELUS originals

TELUS originals is hiring a seasoned documentary professional to support and fund purpose-driven stories from British Columbia and Alberta. The role involves guiding producers from pitch to premiere, offering creative and business insight throughout development, production, and post.

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Oscar-Nominated Actress Diane Ladd Dies at 89 – ABC News

Veteran actress Diane Ladd, known for Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Chinatown, and Rambling Rose, has passed away at age 89. The three-time Oscar nominee and BAFTA winner was confirmed dead by her daughter Laura Dern, her co-star in Rambling Rose.

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Jonathan Bailey Named People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2025 – AP News

Wicked and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey has been crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025. The actor, also known for Fellow Travelers, called the honor “an absurd but amazing privilege.”

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