Kickstarter Opens Call for Short Films Ahead of Long Story Short 2026
Kickstarter’s annual celebration of bold short filmmaking returns in March 2026 — and submissions are officially open.
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Javaughn Henry on Creativity, Vulnerability & Filmmaking in "Chicken and Rice"
Filmmaker Javaughn Henry reveals the raw creative process behind "Chicken and Rice", blending risk, family collaboration, and immersive artistry.
Unlock Your Film Career Breakthrough with Director Izzy Stevens
Join award-winning director, actor, and film mentor Izzy Stevens for a free, high-impact workshop designed to transform how filmmakers and actors build sustainable, long-term careers.
Lights, Cannes, Action! Enter the American Pavilion Video Contest
Showcase your creativity and win a scholarship to the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with The American Pavilion and IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking contest.
Meet Every Filmmaker in the Room at the Guided Networking Event
Join Blackmagic Collective’s Orange County Chapter on November 11 for an in-person guided networking event designed to connect O.C. filmmakers in a fun, structured, and creative way.
Breaking the Fantasy: Megan Barker’s Bold Leap from Actor to Filmmaker
Megan Elizabeth Barker’s debut short, "His Forbidden Sword", flips romance tropes to celebrate empowered women and bold independent filmmaking.
Finding Empathy Through Fury: Daniela Kafshi’s Bold Vision in “Ladybug”
Daniela Kafshi’s "Ladybug" defies expectations, blending irony and empathy to confront America’s gun violence with raw emotion and hope.
"Unwavering": Reclaiming Courage and Community Through Collective Filmmaking
Christine Hughes and Alexandra Hsu’s Unwavering bridges 1960s activism with today’s fight for racial justice, identity, and collective courage.
Facing Fear Through Sound: Richie Harrington’s “Grima” Turns Guilt Into Horror
Richie Harrington’s "Grima" transforms primal fear into visceral horror, exploring guilt through sensory storytelling and practical effects.
Inclusive Sci-Fi Thriller "The Falling" Redefines Independent Filmmaking
A psychological sci-fi thriller exploring AI, therapy, and trauma, made by an inclusive crew of adults with disabilities and their mentors.
Breathing Through Fear: August J. Soto’s Transcendent Body Horror “Respirar”
August J. Soto transforms personal fears and cultural identity into visceral body horror with "Respirar", a trans-centered story of healing and transformation.
Inside “THE VANITY”: Megan Rosati’s Dystopian Reflection on Social Media and Self
Megan Rosati’s "THE VANITY" turns social media obsession into sci-fi horror, exposing the human cost of constant self-performance.
Trapped in Time: Rebecca Berrih’s “Slow” Turns Fear Into Motion
Rebecca Berrih’s genre-bending short "Slow" traps viewers in a haunting slow-motion nightmare, blending thriller, horror, and sci-fi with visceral sound design.
Repression and Revelation: David Hartstone’s “All Us Animals” Reclaims the Female Psyche
David Hartstone’s "All Us Animals" turns 1950s Americana into a haunting noir drama about repression, desire, and a woman’s fight for freedom.
Inside "The Conduit": Retro Tech, Grief, and the Price of Connection
At FilmQuest 2025, Conor Soucy’s "The Conduit" merges grief, retro sci-fi, and the supernatural, revealing a haunting vision where even loss has a price.
Paranoia, Love, and Action Collide in Nitasha Bhambree and Declan Mulvey’s “Dual”
Blending action, horror, sci-fi, and romance, “Dual” turns domestic paranoia into a gripping, kinetic thriller. Drawing on their stunt backgrounds, Nitasha Bhambree and Declan Mulvey craft an intimate yet explosive story where love, trust, and survival violently collide.