FESTIVALS
One of the worldâs 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 â 14, 2026
Location: New York City, US
North Americaâs largest documentary festival returns to Toronto, showcasing the worldâs best nonfiction films across all lengths and subjects. An OscarÂź, 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 â 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, 2025Â (1â2 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 âŹ5 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 motionâall 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 cloningâideal 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 worldâs 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: $90,000â$100,000 USD/year
Postmedia Network, one of Canadaâs 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 Hooverâs 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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