FilmStack Calendar Table Of Contents
SCREENINGS & PERFORMANCES (IRL & Virtual)
EVENTS
Festivals
MeetUps
Webinars & Workshops
Retreats
Showcases
DEADLINES
Festivals
Grants, Applications & Internships
Screening Submissions
ACTIONS & PETITIONS
HOUSEKEEPING
1. SCREENINGS & PERFORMANCES
New York
August 20 at 5:30pm: Benefit for IndieCollect | Hosted by Steve Buscemi + Trees Lounge Screening & Q&A
Join IndieCollect for a fundraising benefit hosted by Steve Buscemi at Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn. A private reception with Buscemi runs from 5:30 to 6:45pm and is very limited in capacity — tickets are $125 and include entry to the 7pm screening of his acclaimed directorial debut Trees Lounge, followed by a Q&A with Buscemi himself. $100 of each ticket purchase is tax-deductible. For reception details and donor questions, contact Bella.Racklin@IndieCollect.org.
5:30pm-6:45pm: Private reception with Steve Buscemi (limited capacity, $125)
7pm: Trees Lounge screening
Post-screening: Q&A with Steve Buscemi
Tickets: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/benefit-for-indiecollect-hosted-by-steve-buscemi/e825842
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October 14: Coffeehouse Cinema New York Vol. 1
Get excited New York! Coffeehouse Cinema is coming to you!
Their first ever event in New York will be Wednesday, October 14, 2026, time and location TBD.
Make sure to save the date and keep an eye out for more details.
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London
August 18 from 6:15 - 10:30 PM (18:15-22:30) BST: MicroCinemaOne Screening #4
This is the first MicroCinemaOne event to return to a previous location. This one will be held at the same location as last month’s (July’s) in Chelsea.
Location: The Trafalgar Public House 224-226 King’s Rd London SW3 5UA
RSVP: https://luma.com/v5xvxi48
Tickets are still FREE, but you must RSVP as space is limited.
Doors Open: 6:15 PM (18:15)
Screening Starts: 6:45 PM (18:45)
Hosted by: James McLoughlin and Poppy
They’re also gettin fancy over there with a brand new email address.
Submit your short or make screening suggestions to microcinemaone@gmail.com.
If you are submitting a short, please include:
- Your film's title
- Genre
- Names of key crew/cast
- Short synopsis
- Length
- Downloadable watch link to your film
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September 23: Coffeehouse Cinema London Pop-Up Vol. 1
Coffeehouse Cinema is crossing the pond!
That’s right! The first ever Coffeehouse Cinema London Pop-Up will be Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in collaboration with Callo. Location TBA.
Save the date and make sure to keep an eye out for more details!
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Los Angeles
August 9: Coffeehouse Cinema’s First Test Screening
Coffeehouse Cinema is expanding their brand yet again, this time with their first ever test screening.
They will be screening a short film from Tari Wariebi whose film We Were Meant To played Coffeehouse Cinema Vol. 2. The screening is presented in partnership with with La Femme Lens and Kyndred Studios.
As an added bonus, they “will also be giving away a select number of complimentary tickets to Coffeehouse Cinema Vol. 8 on Friday 8/28.”
The screening is FREE but an RSVP is required although it does NOT guarantee admission. They will
overbooking the venue so make sure to get there early to secure your seat.
RSVP: https://clyx.com/feed/coffeehouse-cinema-test-screening?target=event
Doors open: 5:30 p.m.
Screening begins: 6:00 p.m.
Location: 6500 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028
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August 10 at 7pm: Female Filmmaking Collective Summer Screening
Co-founders Christina Beck and Kim Adelman host a free quarterly gathering for the Female Filmmaking Collective, open to all. The evening kicks off with a keynote speech from acclaimed filmmaker Vanessa Hope, followed by a program of Oscar-nominated and award-winning shorts fresh from the festival circuit. A post-screening Q&A moderated by LSTFI Faculty Member Christina Beck will be followed by a mixer in the lounge. Admission is free and no RSVP is required.
Address: Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Learn More:
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August 21: Wine Cellar Cinema’s Third Screening (Time and Theme TBA)
Wine Cellar Cinema just announced their next screening and you’re gonna wanna save the date because not only did they sell out their second screening, they oversold. They had to rearrange the furniture and everything to be able to accommodate more people! Who says women can’t sell?
Huge congrats to Dave Baxter and Dallas D Miller!
Subscribe to Wine Cellar Cinema for all the latest:
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August 22 at 7pm: 24-Hour Screening #2 | Christian Marclay: The Clock
The second and final special 24-hour presentation of Christian Marclay’s The Clock at LACMA, running from Saturday, August 22 at 7pm through Sunday, August 23 at 7pm. Ticket holders may arrive at any point in that window; re-entry requires rejoining the queue. LACMA members receive priority access, space is limited, and wait times may be significant. The work contains brief nudity and strong language.
Tickets: https://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/christian-marclay-clock-0
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From Sunday, July 26, through Sunday, August 23, The Clock will be on
view during regular museum hours and is included in general admission.
August 28: Coffeehouse Cinema Vol. 8
“[I]n collaboration with Cinegogue & Intermission”
Location: Re/creation Cafe Event Center
4510 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
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August 29: Backyard Film LA and Documentary Producers Alliance present Come Together
The night will feature an excellent lineup of short films and include many of the filmmakers who made them. There will be music, food, drink and more. Come enjoy a night as we celebrate each other’s work in person, off of our phones, under the stars—because community matters and our work matters and you matter—and we want to see all of you there. :)
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September 17: Coffeehouse Cinema Vol. 9
Location: Re/creation Cafe Event Center
4510 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
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October 22: Coffeehouse Cinema Vol. 10
The tenth edition of the original Coffeehouse Cinema!
What a huge milestone! Congrats guys!
Location: Re/creation Cafe Event Center
4510 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
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National
Now – January 2027: Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour provides a curated glimpse into the Festival’s selections, highlighting the depth of narrative possibilities explored in the short film format. The tour invites audiences across the world to experience a collection of resonant, provocative, tender, and human-centered fiction, nonfiction, and animated shorts that showcase truly dynamic independent storytelling and offers a mix of stories that highlight bold perspectives and next-gen storytellers.
The program includes jury winners The Boys and the Bees (Nonfiction), Crisis Actor (U.S. Fiction), and Living with a Visionary (Animation), alongside Marga en el DF, Pankaja, and Sauna Sickness. For booking inquiries, contact Mike Plante.
Remaining Tour dates and venues:
August 16: Space Gallery, Portland, ME
August 28–30: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX
September 1: Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus, OH
November 13–14: 815HORTS, Rockford, IL
December 12: Erie Community Library, Erie, CO
January 4, 2027: Enzian Theater, Orlando, FL
More info: https://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival/program/short-film-tour/
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2. EVENTS
Festivals
Los Angeles
August 20 at 7pm: Sublime Primetime 2026 | Emmy-Nominated Writers Panels
The Writers Guild Foundation, in partnership with the Writers Guild of America West and Deadline, presents Sublime Primetime 2026, an annual event celebrating Emmy-nominated writers for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. The event features back-to-back panels at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills; panelist announcements are forthcoming. All proceeds support the Foundation’s Library, Archive, and Community Outreach Programs.
Tickets: https://www.wgfoundation.org/events/all/2026/8/20/sublime-primetime-2026
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October 24: The NonDe Shorts Festival (NSF)
Okay, okay, so this one might feel a little far in advance, but you’re gonna blink and it’s gonna be October, so you better start planning now!
Submit: https://filmfreeway.com/NonDeShortsFestival
Location: Reading Biscuit Factory, Reading-UK
Subscribe and keep up-to-date on all the latest developments!
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Washington DC
November 5–8, 2026: On the Record | Double Exposure DX-26 · 12th Annual Investigative Film Festival
Double Exposure — the United States’ first and only film festival dedicated to investigative reporting on film — returns for its 12th annual edition with the theme “On the Record,” pairing four days of film screenings with an expanded professional symposium. New this year is the inaugural DX Public Forum, which opens the festival’s programming to the broader public, on the premise that the rights and tools of accountability journalism belong to every citizen, not only credentialed press. Among the featured forum sessions is “Cast Out and Speaking Out: Voices from Inside Government,” exploring what compels scientists, civil servants, and journalists to speak out — and what they risk when they do. Note: Vanessa Hope and I attended Double Exposure 2025 and loved its curation, films, panels, participants, and venues across the board.
Passes & Tickets: https://dxfest.com/attend/passes-and-tickets/
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Showcases
All
Meet Ups & Meetings
FilmStack
Other Meetups
All
Los Angeles
August 11 from 7 AM - 12 PM PDT: Wake Up with Coffeehouse
Coffeehouse Cinema and the Gaff Sisters (lifelong friends Hannah Soares and Bri Gables) will be hosting this “casual writing and co-working meetup where creatives can gather at a coffee shop, settle in, and get some work done together…The session runs from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., but there is no pressure to arrive right at 7 or stay for the entire event...Each month, we will choose a different coffee shop where we can gather, work alongside one another, and write our hearts out.”
The meetups are FREE.
Location: Sightglass Coffee 7051 W. Willoughby Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tickets and more info: https://clyx.com/feed/wake-up-with-coffeehouse?target=event
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Webinars & Workshops
All
TODAY! August 7 at 7pm PT: Beyond the Book: Writing Adaptations | Writers Guild Foundation x Stephens College MFA
The Writers Guild Foundation teams up with Stephens College MFA in TV and Screenwriting for a panel conversation about writing adaptations and spin-offs for the screen, covering how writers approach adapting IP, how creative decisions deviate from source material, and how thematic elements are expanded in TV and features. Panelists include Jessica O’Toole (XO, Kitty; The Summer I Turned Pretty), John Whittington (Remarkably Bright Creatures), and Rhianna Yazzie (Dark Winds), moderated by Dr. Rosanne Welch, Executive Director of the Stephens College MFA. Doors open at 6:30pm PT with the event beginning at 7pm PT. Attendees may join in person at WGAW HQ or via Zoom livestream.
6:30pm: Doors open
7pm: Panel begins
Tickets: https://www.wgfoundation.org/events/all/2026/8/7/beyond-the-book-writing-adaptations
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August 11 at 1pm-2pm PT: Insider Session | Applying to the Merrell Brand-Supported Storytelling Program
Sundance Collab and Merrell are hosting a free live session breaking down the application and creative brief for their inaugural Brand-Supported Storytelling Program, which will select five global filmmakers to each receive $20K to create a 60-90 second vertical film exploring Merrell’s “It Starts Outside” platform. The session features a live Q&A with Merrell Global Creative Director Alex Ho and Sundance Collab Director Patty West, who will unpack the creative territory and answer application questions. A recording will be posted to Sundance Collab’s Event Recording Library within two business days for all registered attendees. The application deadline is August 18, 2026 at 11:59pm PT.
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August 12 at 6:30pm ET: CENSORED: Know Your Rights | Navigating Political Uncertainty for Arts Organizations & Cultural Workers
Fall of Freedom, the ACLU, National Coalition Against Censorship, Walker Art Center, Dramatists Guild of America, and legal experts from Davis Wright Tremaine join for a timely conversation about political speech, nonprofit status, and the pressures arts organizations and cultural workers face to self-censor. Panelists will address how to understand and protect your rights amid growing political uncertainty. This free online event is open to all arts and cultural workers.
Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/UfPtzDPsSHSYVeSw2OrErQ#/registration
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August 20 at 1pm PT: Instagram & Discoverability: What Filmmakers Get Wrong and How to Fix It
In this free public webinar, Show&Tell’s Keith teams up with Patrick Carnegie, founder of Docs to Watch — an Instagram channel with over 450,000 followers — to unpack how documentary discovery has fundamentally changed on social media. Patrick breaks down what most trailers get wrong for social platforms, why a massive following isn’t a prerequisite for wide reach, and what filmmakers can do on a small budget to get their work in front of the right audiences. No registration fee required.
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August 27 at 1pm PT: From Discovered, to Engaged, to Results: Building an Instagram Paid Ads Strategy That Converts
This Show&Tell members-only webinar reunites Keith with filmmaker and paid-ads expert Nick Beaulieu to cover how to amplify organic content with small, focused Instagram ad campaigns. Nick will walk through which content performs best as paid ads, how your strategy should shift depending on your campaign goal, and how to avoid the common trap of boosting posts with no clear objective. Access options for non-members include a free guest pass (one per person), a paid webinar pass for $25, or a full Show&Tell membership.
This webinar is only for Show&Tell members but you can attend by requesting one Free Guest pass (if you haven’t already), purchasing a Paid Webinar pass for $25, or joining Show&Tell.
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August 15 - September 19: Filmcraft Workshops from the Miami Film Lab
Tickets are $10 each for individual workshops, but they are also offering a bundle.
August 15 from 11 AM - 1 PM: Crowdfunding 101 with Joanne Butcher
August 29 from 11 AM - 1 PM: Secrets of Script Supervising with Carla Castaneira
September 19 from 11 AM - 1 PM: All About Props with Romain Gateau
Learn more about each event in the post below.
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September 25-26: 2026 Film Independent Forum
The Film Independent Forum is an annual two-day conference at the Directors Guild of America designed to inspire and empower filmmakers with the tools and connections needed to get projects made and seen. The 2026 edition features screenings, panels, workshops, one-on-one meetings, and networking receptions, exploring how the boundaries between fiction and nonfiction, big and small screen, and global and local are being redefined. Passes are on sale now: free for Arts Circle Members and Film Independent Fellows (with active Membership), $165 for Members, and $220 for the general public. Full program details, speakers, and Industry Connect session info are coming soon.
Passes & Info: https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/forum/
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Retreats
All
3. DEADLINES
Festivals
TODAY! August 7: Square Peg Social Application (Deadline)
Extended Deadline: August 7, 2026
Notification Date: October 5, 2026
Event Dates: November 5-9, 2026
August 15: LdnDocs Festival (Late Deadline)
Late deadline: August 15th, 2026
August 18: Merrell Brand-Supported Storytelling Program (Deadline)
Sundance Collab and Merrell are seeking five filmmakers from around the world for this inaugural brand-supported storytelling program. Selected filmmakers will each receive $20K to produce a 60-90 second vertical social film exploring Merrell’s “It Starts Outside” belief, plus :06, :15, and :30 cutdowns and stills, delivered between October and December 2026. Selected artists will also participate in a three-day intensive online program in September to demystify brand collaboration, with the work culminating in a private screening at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2027. One entry per person; all submitted materials must be in English or include English subtitles.
Application Deadline: August 18, 2026 at 11:59pm PT
Selected artists notified: September 16, 2026
September 13 at 11:59pm PT: Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program 2027 | Application Deadline
Applications for the 2027 cohort of WGF’s Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program open August 13 at 11am PT and close September 13 at 11:59pm PT. The 14-week program — led by instructors Debbie Ezer (The Good Doctor) and Clay Lapari (Community) — is designed to help underrepresented writers, including those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and/or over the age of 50, gain the skills needed for support staff roles such as writers’ assistant and script coordinator. The Submittable application link will be posted on the program page when the window opens on August 13.
Application Window Opens: August 13, 2026 at 11am PT
Application Deadline: September 13, 2026 at 11:59pm PT
Learn More: https://www.wgfoundation.org/programs/writers-access-support-staff-training-program
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September 13: Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival | 2026 Submissions Regular Deadline
Now in its twelfth year, Double Exposure is the United States’ first and only film festival dedicated to investigative reporting on film, pairing public screenings with a professional symposium for watchdog journalists and documentary filmmakers. Feature-length films and shorts that are world, national, or DC premieres are eligible; submitted works must have an investigative angle and must not have been previously available to Washington, DC audiences. The festival runs November 5–8, 2026, with filmmaker notifications going out on or around October 2. Submit via FilmFreeway.
Early Bird Deadline: July 6, 2026 (passed)
Regular Deadline: September 13, 2026
Submit: https://filmfreeway.com/DoubleExposureInvestigativeFilmFestival
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September 15: Liminal Archive Documentary & Experimental Film Festival
Deadline: September 15th, 2026
A no-fee submission opportunity for emerging and established filmmakers, with selected works offered international screening opportunities plus potential collaboration and distribution support. The festival itself takes place in Tokyo around November 2026.
Submit: https://expcinema.org/site/en/call/liminal-archive-2026
Grants, Applications & Internships
August 10: Slamdance Film Festival 2027 (Regular Deadline)
Since 1995, Slamdance has been the festival where first-time directors break through. Christopher Nolan, Bong Joon Ho, Lena Dunham, and Sean Baker all premiered here. The 2027 festival takes place February 18–24 in Los Angeles, and submissions are now open. The main competition accepts narrative and documentary features by first-time directors with budgets under $1M; the Breakouts program is open to non-debut directors with no budget cap. Shorts, Episodes, and DIG (Digital/Interactive/Gaming) are also accepted.
Regular Deadline: August 10, 2026 — Features $90 | Shorts $60
Late Deadline: September 14, 2026 — Features $110 | Shorts $70
Extended Deadline: October 6, 2026 — Features $130 | Shorts $90
August 19, 2026 at 12pm CEST: Berlinale Talents 2027 | All Programs
Applications are now open for Berlinale Talents 2027, the 25th anniversary edition of the Berlin International Film Festival’s talent development platform. Up to 200 emerging film and television professionals will be selected from across 15+ disciplines for a six-day onsite Summit in Berlin (February 12-17, 2027) featuring workshops, industry conversations, mentoring sessions, and international networking. A service fee of €10 applies for the Early Bird Rate, rising to €15 at the standard rate after August 19. Applicants born in or after 1990 may also be eligible for The Dream Makers, a short-film initiative with production funding of up to €120,000.
Early Bird Deadline: August 19, 2026, 12:00 noon CEST - Service Fee €10
Final Deadline: September 2, 2026, 12:00 noon CEST - Service Fee €15
Apply Here: https://www.berlinale-talents.de/bt/page/c/apply
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August 19, 2026 at 12pm CEST: Berlinale Talents 2027 | Application Open | Talent Press Application
Talent Press, an initiative of Berlinale Talents in collaboration with FIPRESCI and the Goethe-Institut, is an international incubator for emerging film critics and journalists. Selected participants gather in Berlin during the Berlinale (February 12–17, 2027) to critique festival films, publish essays and reviews, and connect with critics and cinephiles from around the world. An Early Bird service fee of €10 applies through August 19; the standard fee of €15 applies through the final deadline. All applicants must have an existing track record in film criticism or journalism.
Early Bird Deadline: August 19, 2026, 12:00 noon CEST — €10 service fee
Final Deadline: September 2, 2026, 12:00 noon CEST — €15 service fee
Apply Here: https://bit.ly/4wAEuET
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August 25, 2026: 2027 SXSW Film & TV Festival Submissions (First Deadline)
Submissions are now open for the 2027 SXSW Film & TV Festival, accepting feature films, short films, music videos, TV projects, and XR experiences. The festival itself runs March 15-21, 2027 in Austin, Texas, and is a premiere platform for world premieres in front of press, industry, and enthusiastic audiences. Projects must have been completed in 2025 or 2026, or be on track for completion in early 2027. All projects must be submitted via link, which must remain accessible through March 2027.
First Deadline: August 25, 2026 at 11:59pm CT
Second Deadline: September 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CT
Final Deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CT
Submit: https://sxsw.com/apply/film-submissions/
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NYS Independent Film Production Tax Credit Program | Application Window is OPEN
NYS Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development | Online
The 2026 Independent Film Production Tax Credit Program opens for applications on Monday, July 13. Established in last year’s state budget, the program is unique in letting productions claim their tax credit in the year the project is completed, rather than waiting.
Productions that already began principal photography between January 16, 2026 and July 12, 2026 can also apply to access remaining funds from the previous window, on a first-come, first-served basis. These productions must submit initial applications starting July 13 at 10 AM and no later than July 30 at 4 PM, pending fund availability. For all applicants, principal and ongoing photography must begin within 180 days of initial application submission. Applications are accepted in the order their project summary is signed via DocuSign. Application-specific questions can go to filmcredits@esd.ny.gov or (212) 803-2328; general questions go to nyfilm@esd.ny.gov or (212) 201-5605.
September 6, 2026: 17th APostLab Annual Post-Production Workshop | Application Deadline
Applications are open for the 17th APostLab Annual Post-Production Workshop, a five-day residential plus two-day online, project-based program taking place November 13–17, 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The intensive workshop covers technical, financial, and creative aspects of post-production in a European international co-production environment, combining plenary sessions, group work, and individual training. It is open to producers with a feature film, documentary, or series project, as well as post-production supervisors. The workshop is conducted in English and supported by Creative Europe MEDIA, the Austrian Film Institute, and other industry partners.
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 6, 2026 midnight CEST
Interviews (pre-selected participants): Starting second week of September 2026
Announcement of selected participants: Last week of September 2026
Workshop dates: November 13–17, 2026 — Vienna, Austria
Apply Here: https://apostlab.com/workshops/annualworkshop/
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September 18, 2026 at 2pm CET: Green Film Lab - Rome 2026 | Application Deadline
TorinoFilmLab’s Green Film Lab is a three-day residential workshop on sustainable filmmaking practices, taking place October 21–23, 2026 in Rome, Italy. The programme is open to film and TV industry professionals — producers, directors, writers, heads of department, line producers, and delegates from film funds and commissions — with or without a project, who want to build or sharpen their skills in on-set sustainability. Up to 24 participants will be selected; the participation fee is €300 per person (+ VAT if applicable), with training and lunches covered. One team from the ACE Producers or EAVE networks may receive a scholarship covering half the fee. The workshop is especially welcoming of professionals based in Rome and Lazio, with seats reserved for local applicants.
Apply Here: https://torinofilmlab.it/labs/green-film-lab/green-film-lab---rome-2026
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October 1: Pandora Film Grant (Deadline)
A nonprofit prize awarding $30,000 in cash, equipment, and services across one winner and three finalists — early-career filmmakers producing short films. The 2026 package includes a $12,000 cash grant, a $15,000 PANAVISION Gold Package, a $1,000 KODAK grant, mentorship from an acclaimed filmmaker, discounted ATHOS production insurance, and fiscal sponsorship. Open to projects at script stage or finished projects seeking finishing funds.
Apply: https://pandora.org/
Dec 4: NRDC's Rewrite the Future $20,000 Fellowship x 3
NRDC’s 2026 Rewrite the Future, in partnership with the Black List, CAA Community + Impact, NBCUniversal, and the Redford Center, invites writers to apply for the NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship, now open for submissions.
The annual fellowship encourages climate storytelling by supporting the revision of screenplays or pilots that engage with climate change in a meaningful way, through events, actions, character, emotions, plot, and/or setting.
The fellowship awards three recipients with $20,000 each and six months of mentorship with industry professionals and climate storytelling experts to provide creative support for their original script. At the conclusion of the fellowship, revised scripts will be hosted on the Black List website and may be reviewed for development by prominent studios, agencies, and/or production companies. Writers will retain all rights to their scripts.
The 2027 fellowship cycle is now open for submissions through December 4, 2026. Reach out to rewritethefuture@nrdc.org with any questions.
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November 19–28, 2026: Porto/Post/Doc — Film & Media Festival
Save the Date!
Six months out, Porto/Post/Doc has announced its 13th edition. The festival runs ten days in Porto, Portugal, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, researchers and industry professionals around documentary and non-fiction cinema. This year’s thematic programme, In The Land Of Others, closes a trilogy on displacement and belonging — with screenings including Matteo Garrone’s Io Capitano, Kieślowski’s The Double Life of Véronique, Kalatozov’s I Am Cuba, and Vojtěch Jasný’s All Good Countrymen.
Key dates:
Festival: November 19–28, 2026
Porto Industry Days: November 23–26, 2026
Film submission deadline: July 31, 2026
Industry open calls (Industry Screenings, Co-Production Meetings, Arché Porto): May 15 – July 15, 2026
If you’re a filmmaker with a documentary or hybrid project, the submission window is open now. Industry accreditations and passes to be announced.
More info: portopostdoc.com
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Rolling: IDA Emergency Assistance Grant (New)
More info here: https://www.documentary.org/ida-emergency-assistance-program
Rolling: Culture House Talent Pool Open Call
Although no deadline is specified, the application window is limited for the Culture House Talent Pool Open Call.
More info here: https://culture.house/open-call
Rolling Deadline: Impact Partners Development Fund - Grants Up to $100,000
This grant is GLOBAL/international, so if you have a project that you think might fit, definitely look into it, even if you’re not in the US!
For more info, follow @spike_johnson on Instagram.
Or, for those of us not on IG, here is the website:
http://impactpartnersfilm.com/
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Screening Submissions
Ongoing: Submit Your Short to Coffeehouse Cinema
Coffeehouse Cinema has just opened up submissions! Check out how they handle submissions and what they’re looking for in the post below and then submit your short!
Submit your short to Coffeehouse Cinema: https://www.coffeehousecinema.com/submissions
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Ongoing: Submit Your Film or Script to Wine Cellar Cinema
Wine Cellar Cinema has opened submissions and is currently accepting shorts, features, rough cuts (for work-in-progress screenings) or scripts for a table reads!
Check out what they’re looking for on their “About” page.
Note: Submissions from LA-based filmmakers are strongly preferred but not entirely necessary.
Submit your film, script, or rough cut to Wine Cellar Cinema: https://forms.gle/29N8CBm1H2wZCrJf9
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Ongoing: Submit Your Short to MicroCinemaOne
MicroCinemaOne, the London microcinema from FilmStack UK, has opened submissions for short films.
Please email microcinemaone@gmail.com and include the following: - Your film's title
- Genre
- Names of key crew/cast
- Short synopsis
- Length
- Downloadable watch link to your film
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4. ACTIONS & PETITIONS
Actions
Sign the Pledge to Buy Letterboxd!
It’s go time in a big way friends! Intrinsic Entertainment Collaborative, run by Elizabeth Joyce and advised by Ted Hope is running a campaign to buy Letterboxd and run it for the people and by the people.
All the details about the how, what, why, and again, HOW, lie within this piece:
But the action you can take now is to pledge $4 of support to the campaign and support the coalition here:
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Petitions
BLOCK THE MERGER
1. For US FilmStack: Urge Attorneys General to Stop Paramount’s Mega-Media Monopoly
We ARE going to #BlockTheMerger. It is NOT a done deal. The State Attorney Generals will pick up the fight — provided you sign this petition that Robert Reich has launched. Sign today! I did.
2. For US FilmStack: Sign the Free Press Block the Merger Petition
III. For EU FilmStack: Sign this OPEN LETTER to #BlockTheMerger
Don’t delay! Sign it today.
Please Visit blockthemerger.com
Where Future Film Coalition is collecting short, first-hand accounts from across the industry - including exhibitors - to document how media consolidation is affecting the film ecosystem. Use your voice and share your story!
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5. HOUSEKEEPING
Who’s sharing what, you ask?
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