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FESTIVALS

A premier U.S. nonfiction festival that celebrates documentary filmmaking as a living art form. True/False curates films that blend truth and imagination, championing bold voices and visual experimentation. Known for its engaged audiences and vibrant community in Columbia, Missouri. Fee Waiver Application Deadline: November 24, 2025.

Key Details:

  • Regular Deadline: October 31, 2025

  • Event Dates: March 5 – 8, 2026

  • Location: Columbia, Missouri, US

One of the UK’s most prestigious indie showcases, the British Independent Film Festival screens global features, shorts, documentaries, and music videos at the British Museum. The event includes a red-carpet gala, awards ceremony, and afterparty, with frequent distribution opportunities for winners.

Key Details:

  • Regular Deadline: December 12, 2025

  • Event Dates: March 20 – 21, 2026

  • Location: London, United Kingdom

FUNDING & PROGRAMS

Documentary Australia provides fiscal sponsorship to independent documentary filmmakers with projects that drive social impact. Sponsored films gain access to tax-deductible donations and philanthropic grants, helping projects at any stage of development, production, or impact campaigns.

Key Details:

  • Deadline: October 29, 2025 (5 PM AEST)

  • Support: Fiscal sponsorship, fundraising access, workshops, and resources

  • Eligibility: Australian filmmakers with a social impact–driven nonfiction project

Still worth your bookmark: This Yale Law School program remains one of the most valuable and cost-free resources for documentary filmmakers. Run by the Media Freedom & Information Access Clinic, the DocProject provides free legal support on source protection, privacy, libel, and access issues from development to release.

Key Details:

  • Application: Rolling (via email inquiry)

  • Support: Free legal advice on newsgathering, privacy, and content risk

  • Eligibility: Independent documentary filmmakers worldwide

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JOBS

Xpert Communications is hiring a Video Editor / Multimedia Content Creator to craft short- and long-form videos for digital platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The role involves editing footage, organizing media assets, and executing creative cuts using Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve.

Key Details:

  • Location: Remote

  • Type: Full-time (Flexible schedule)

  • Pay: Competitive compensation

Wanderlog is hiring a multidisciplinary creative to produce marketing visuals, short videos, and brand assets across social media and digital campaigns. The role blends storytelling, editing, and design for a fast-growing global product.

Key Details:

  • Location: Remote, Canada

  • Type: Full-time

  • Pay: $75,000–$95,000 USD/year + 0.05 – 0.1% equity

INDUSTRY PULSE

Oscar-winning actor and director Diane Keaton has passed away at 79, leaving behind a six-decade career defined by wit, individuality, and authenticity. Tributes poured in from across Hollywood, with Reese Witherspoon, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jane Fonda among those honoring her legacy and lasting influence on film.

Estimated read: 3 min

MTV will close its remaining music-focused channels, including MTV Music, 80s, 90s, and Live, by December 2025 as part of a global restructuring under Paramount. The move ends an era that defined how generations discovered and experienced music on screen.

Estimated read: 3 min

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