Opportunities
Grants, labs, workshops, and career opportunities for filmmakers at every stage. Stay updated on open calls, industry programs, and resources designed to support your creative and professional growth.
Apply for the CFA × IMGN Film Grant: $4,500 for an Independent Narrative or Documentary
Submissions are open for one filmmaker to receive $4,500, and your application is built around a production book you create on IMGN.
Join Sony’s “Lights. Camera. Fear.” Lighting for Horror Workshop
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19.10
Apply for the CFA × IMGN Film Grant: $4,500 for an Independent Narrative or Documentary
13.10
Join Filmmakers for Feed the Children: A Night of Networking and Giving Back
08.10
Join Sony’s “Lights. Camera. Fear.” Lighting for Horror Workshop
08.10
Join the Day of the Girl Summit: Free Career Panel, Sony Demo & Youth Pitch Competition
28.09
Apply for Script Pipeline's 2026 First Look Project
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Oct 8
Join the Day of the Girl Summit: Free Career Panel, Sony Demo & Youth Pitch CompetitionA free day of mentoring, workshops, and hands-on production experience for young women in DTLA, including a live Sony on-set demo.
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Sep 28
Apply for Script Pipeline's 2026 First Look ProjectSubmit your feature screenplay or TV pilot for a chance at $15,000, industry circulation, and long-term mentorship from Script Pipeline's execs.
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Sep 16
Join the Line-Up of Human-Led, AI-Enabled: The Future of Hollywood ProductionExplore how AI is reshaping content creation, production workflows, and entertainment law, with experts in creative technology, virtual production, and business strategy.
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Sep 7
Bow Street Academy LA Opens Fall Acting ClassesIreland's national screen acting school brings the Gerry Grennell Method to West Hollywood, with seven courses and workshops taking applications now.
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Sep 7
Rethink the Screening: Join Stupid Chats 9: EVENTIZING!STUPID CHATS returns from summer sabbatical with a pay-what-you-can conversation on building bespoke events and moments around film.
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Aug 26
Join the Final Panel of Queer Film Collective's Summer Panel SeriesJoin filmmakers, producers, and educators for a timely conversation on queer storytelling's role in today's political climate — plus a free-ticket code for the community.
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Aug 3
Study the "One Night Only" Screenplay with StoryBoardDGJoin StoryBoardDG on August 10 for a live online discussion of Travis Braun's acclaimed romantic comedy screenplay "One Night Only".
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Jul 28
Apply for the Fujifilm GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026Pitch your next photography or filmmaking project for a chance to receive up to $10,000, mentorship, and Fujifilm GFX equipment.
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Nov 24
Micro-Budget Feature Film LabUniversity of North Georgia launches a new Micro-Budget Narrative Feature Lab initiative for emerging filmamkers in the Georgia region.
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Based on Wang's real-life family, "The Farewell" showcases what happens when cultures collide.