FESTIVALS
A global festival spotlighting bold, art-driven filmmaking. LAFA showcases narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental works from over 100 countries, with screenings at Close-Up Cinema in East London. Special earlybird discount: 30% off with code AFMVA30.
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Super Earlybird Deadline: November 19, 2025
Event Date: October 23, 2026
Location: London, United Kingdom
North America’s longest-running wildlife film festival, IWFF champions documentary filmmaking focused on nature, conservation, and environmental storytelling. Screenings take place at the historic Roxy Theater, with lively Q&As, panels, and a post-festival virtual program for global audiences.
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Regular Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
Event Dates: April 18–23, 2026
Location: Missoula, Montana, US
FUNDING & PROGRAMS
A major financing source for feature-length documentaries, Impact Partners supports films with strong artistic vision and social impact. Grants range from $30,000–$100,000 USD for development and production, with an ongoing invitation for director-producer teams worldwide to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI).
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LOI Pause: Submissions close November 27, 2025 and reopen January 31, 2026
Grant Amount: $30,000–$100,000 USD
Eligibility: Director-producer teams; international projects welcome
A prestigious year-long residency supporting artists and designers creating new work in collaboration with the Stamps School of Art & Design. The program includes an honorarium, production funding, housing, studio space, and a culminating exhibition in Fall 2027. Open to international applicants working across visual, media, and interdisciplinary arts.
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Deadline: January 15, 2026
Support: $20,000 honorarium + up to $10,000 materials funding + housing & studio
Eligibility: Artists and designers worldwide
TOOLS & RESOURCES
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A professional media offloading tool used by filmmakers, DITs, and documentary crews to safely back up camera cards with checksum verification. Hedge speeds up multi-destination copies and reduces the risk of corrupted footage, making it ideal for on-set workflows, wildlife shoots, and indie productions. Free plan available.
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Location: London, UK
Type: Full-time
Pay: Not disclosed
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