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We’ll be taking a brief holiday break starting tomorrow through January 2, then returning with fresh opportunities. Sending the best holiday wishes to everyone writing, shooting, editing, pitching, or dreaming up the next project!

Thank you for being part of Loglines. We’re excited to keep growing and improving alongside you in the new year. 🎇

FESTIVALS

One of the oldest running film festivals in the US (56th year). It is Academy Award® qualifying in three categories: Narrative Short, Documentary Short, and Animated Short. A massive hub for music-centric films as well.

Key Details:

  • Earlybird Deadline: March 9, 2026

  • Event Date: September 24 – 30, 2026

  • Location: Nashville, TN, USA

Denmark’s oldest film festival and a premier European short film event. Winners of the Main Competition, Documentary, and Animation categories are eligible for Oscar® consideration. Known for its incredible hospitality.

Key Details:

  • Super-earlybird Deadline: January 1, 2026

  • Event Date: August 24 – 30, 2026

  • Location: Odense, Denmark

FUNDING & PROGRAMS

Script Pipeline is famous for connecting writers directly with managers and producers. Their 2026 season is now open, and securing "Pre-registration" locks in the lowest entry fee before the year ends.

Key Details:

  • Pre-Register Deadline: December 30, 2025

  • Prize: $20,000 + Industry Circulation.

  • Focus: Feature Film & TV Pilots.

A grant program supporting passionate creators with funding and services. Packages include cash (500–5,000), festival waivers, and discounts on post-production audio/color services.

Key Details:

  • Late Deadline: January 15, 2026

  • Grant: Cash + Post-Production Services.

  • Eligibility: US-based projects

TOOLS & RESOURCES

While the interface is old-school, IMSDB remains one of the largest and most reliable free repositories of movie scripts on the web. A vital resource for reading shooting scripts of classics and modern hits.

A free utility from Digital Rebellion that makes it easy to create file structure templates for your projects. Ensure every project starts with a consistent, organized folder hierarchy (Assets, Footage, Project Files, Exports).

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JOBS

[NYC GIG] Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring a temporary Assistant Editor to support Original Series and Documentaries within a fast-paced news cycle environment. The role involves ingest, syncing multi-camera scenes, building string-outs, and prepping for online finishing.

Key Details:

  • Location: New York, NY

  • Type: Full-time Temporary

  • Pay: $61,152 - $113,568 / year

A leading social-first marketing agency is hiring a hybrid Editor/Motion Designer to create high-velocity content for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. The role uniquely requires leveraging AI tools (Runway, Midjourney, Topaz) alongside traditional Adobe workflows to maximize creative output.

Key Details:

  • Location: Canada (Hybrid work model supported)

  • Type: Full-time

  • Pay: Not Listed

INDUSTRY PULSE

The first look at Nolan’s follow-up to Oppenheimer has arrived, showcasing a grounded, gritty take on Homer’s epic rather than a mythical fantasy. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus alongside a massive ensemble (Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway).

Estimated read: 2 min

Director Richard Linklater and star Zoey Deutch discuss their new Golden Globe-nominated film, Nouvelle Vague. The movie dramatizes the chaotic, rule-breaking production of Jean-Luc Godard’s 1960 masterpiece Breathless, with Deutch transforming into the iconic Jean Seberg.

Estimated read: 4 min

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