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FESTIVALS

One of the world’s premier showcases for storytelling across film, TV, podcasts, and games, Tribeca returns to New York City in June 2026. Founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, the festival remains a creative hub for both emerging and established voices.

Key Details:

  • Early Deadline - Shorts & MVs: October 29, 2025

  • Event Dates: June 3 – 14, 2026

  • Location: New York City, US

North America’s largest documentary festival returns to Toronto, showcasing the world’s best nonfiction films across all lengths and subjects. An Oscar¼, BAFTA, Spirit, and BIFA-qualifying event, Hot Docs also hosts its renowned Forum and Deal Maker programs for in-progress projects seeking financing.

Key Details:

  • Regular Deadline: December 4, 2025

  • Event Dates: April 23 – May 3, 2026

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

FUNDING & PROGRAMS

A free online Artist Lab helping filmmakers and artists build the foundation of their personal brand. Led by marketing strategist Molaundo Jones, the session covers goal-setting, audience definition, and best practices for social-media storytelling.

Key Details:

  • Date: November 5, 2025  (1–2 PM ET, Online via Zoom)

  • Support: Free Artist Lab + recording available after live session

  • Eligibility: Open internationally to artists and filmmakers

An EU-funded program supporting the translation, publication, and promotion of European works of fiction. Projects can involve publishers, literary events, or cross-sector collaborations connecting books, film, and cultural storytelling.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: January 29, 2026 (17:00 Brussels Time)

  • Support: Up to €5 million total across ~40 projects in translation and promotion grants

  • Eligibility: EU member states and Creative Europe participating countries

TOOLS & RESOURCES

A next-gen AI creation platform combining tools for image, video, and sound in one intuitive workspace. Filmmakers can storyboard, animate, generate visuals, and even sync music and motion—all powered by leading AI models like Flux, Runway, and Stability. Free plan available.

A powerful AI audio creation platform for filmmakers, editors, and storytellers. It offers ultra-realistic text-to-speech, dubbing, and voice cloning—ideal for trailers, narration, or ADR. Used by major studios and creators worldwide. Free tier available.

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JOBS

Sync, the startup behind the viral Wav2Lip model, is hiring a Post Production Editor to join its creative team building the world’s first visual dubbing studio. The role involves lipsync compositing, cleanup, and mastering for AI-driven dubbing workflows.

Key Details:

  • Location: Remote, US (occasional SF on-site)

  • Type: Full-time

  • Pay: $90,000–$100,000 USD/year

Postmedia Network, one of Canada’s largest media companies, is hiring a Video Producer to create national video explainers and digital news content. The role involves scripting, filming, hosting, and editing videos that translate complex stories into engaging visual journalism.

Key Details:

  • Location: Remote, Canada

  • Type: Full-time

  • Pay: Not disclosed

INDUSTRY PULSE

Netflix shares dropped 6% after reporting its first revenue miss in two years. The shortfall, tied to higher costs in Brazil, comes despite strong subscriber growth and a 29% operating margin. Analysts expect recovery next quarter.

Estimated read: 3 min

McKenna Grace and Mason Thames step into their first on-screen romance in Regretting You, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. Directed by Josh Boone and co-starring Allison Williams and Dave Franco, the film explores love, grief, and family secrets. In theaters Oct 24.

Estimated read: 3 min

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