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Coney Island Film Festival – Brooklyn’s Iconic Indie Showcase

This annual festival brings quirky, eclectic indie films to New York’s legendary seaside neighborhood. With screenings of shorts, features, docs, horror, animation, and more, it’s open to filmmakers worldwide and was named one of MovieMaker’s “Coolest Film Festivals.”

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Love Your Shorts Film Festival – Florida’s Short Film Celebration

Held just north of Orlando, LYSFF screens shorts under 30 minutes across genres, with audience voting, juried finals, and $1,500 awarded to the “Best of the Fest.” The 4-day event also features filmmaker brunches, parties, and an Education Day.

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Shore Scripts – 2025 Short Film Fund

Shore Scripts’ Short Film Fund supports emerging filmmakers worldwide with cash grants and mentorship. Writers, directors, and producers can submit short films (live-action, animation), web pilots, or proof-of-concept shorts. Alumni have gone on to work with Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and BBC.

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The Film Fund – Unknown Nightmare Horror Slate

The Film Fund, a long-standing platform supporting indie filmmakers, has launched the Unknown Nightmare initiative, offering funding for feature-length horror films. Applicants submit a screenplay through the official portal, with selected projects receiving production support and industry exposure.

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Google Vids – AI-Powered Video Creator

Google Vids lets you generate videos from prompts, scripts, or uploads, adding stock visuals, music, and AI avatars. Fully collaborative in Workspace, it works like Docs or Slides for video.

Best For: Filmmakers and teams who want fast, collaborative video creation with AI.

CDP – Free Sound Design Suite

Composer’s Desktop Project (CDP) is a free, open-source collection of sound manipulation tools for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It transforms existing sounds into new textures, offering advanced processes and experimental synthesis.

Best For: Sound designers, composers, and filmmakers who want powerful, unconventional audio tools at no cost.

Production Assistant Training Program – “Made in NY” (US)

The “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program, run by Brooklyn Workforce Innovations and supported by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, offers free training and direct placement into NYC film and TV productions. Graduates work as on-set PAs, earning $231/day, and gain the connections needed to start a career in production.

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Visual Storytelling Expert – Mercor (Remote)

Mercor, a VC-backed global talent platform (with investors like Jack Dorsey and Benchmark), is hiring visual storytelling professionals for AI-driven creative projects. Roles include storyboard artists, editors, and cinematographers working on narrative and research-focused content.

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‘Frankenstein’ Gets 13-Minute Ovation – People

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, starring Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz, received a record 13-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. Elordi was moved to tears during the moment, underscoring the film’s strong reception and Oscar season potential.

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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Returns for Season 34 – Hindustan Times

The long-running reality dance competition kicks off its 34th season on Sept 16, streaming on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu. Marking its 20th anniversary, the show teases new celebrity contestants and revamped choreography, ensuring strong cross-platform buzz this fall.

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