Cleveland International Film Festival – Oscar® Shorts Across Genres

Celebrating its 50th edition, CIFF returns April 9–18, 2026 at Playhouse Square, Cleveland — one of the U.S.’s largest performing arts centers. An Academy Award® qualifier in all three short categories (live action, animation, documentary).

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Liverpool Indie Awards – Special Offer Inside

Ranked among FilmFreeway’s Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals, LIA brings together independent filmmakers from around the world for screenings, networking, and recognition in Liverpool, UK. Categories span shorts, features, and documentaries, with winners receiving awards plus a $500 USD cash prize.

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First Flights Short Film Fund – Emerging Filmmaker Support

First Flights is supporting the next generation of filmmakers with grants for short films across genres. Backed by industry mentors and investors, the fund helps projects move from script to screen, offering financial support, production guidance, and networking with established producers.

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Female Film Club – Global Short Film Fund

The Female Film Club (FFC) is awarding €10,000 to one bold short film by a woman or non-binary filmmaker. The fund also includes a year-long FFC membership, mentorship, pitching support, and international exposure. Winner will be announced at the BFI Film Festival in October 2025.

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ShotKraft – AI-Powered Shotlist Generator

ShotKraft turns scripts into shotlists in minutes using generative AI, producing drafts that are 70–90% production-ready. You stay in full creative control and export for on-set use. Free to sign up, with student discounts and Pro options available.

Best For: Filmmakers and students.

ShotDeck – Free Cinematic Image Library

ShotDeck is the world’s largest database of high-quality movie stills, featuring over 2M images from nearly 10,000 films. It’s a go-to resource for visual inspiration, color palettes, framing ideas, and mood references. Free registration gives access to a portion of the library.

Best For: Filmmakers, cinematographers, designers.

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Social Video Producer – Microsoft (US, Remote Option)

Microsoft Learn is hiring a Social Video Producer to create short-form content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The role blends creative storytelling, editing, and motion graphics with insights-driven strategy.

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WDI Graphic Fabrication Intern – Disney Imagineering (US)

Walt Disney Imagineering is hiring a Graphic Fabrication Intern for Spring 2026 (Jan–Jun) in Orlando, FL. Interns will support environmental graphic design projects for Disney theme parks and resorts, including signage, fabrication support, and production coordination.

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Wednesday Season 3 Confirmed at Netflix – People

Netflix has officially renewed Wednesday for a third season, just as Season 2 concluded on Sept 3. Creators Al Gough and Miles Millar teased a “darker” tone ahead, with more secrets about the Addams family set to be revealed.

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Superman Sequel Announced – EW

James Gunn confirmed Superman will be followed by Man of Tomorrow, hitting theaters July 9, 2027. David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult return as Superman and Lex Luthor, marking the next step in Gunn’s “Superman Saga” and DC’s expanding cinematic universe.

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