Explore "The Refinery": LA Center Studios & First Entertainment Showcase
Discover a new coworking space for creatives and join a panel on building stronger creative communities in the entertainment industry.
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.
Experience ZEISS Aatma Lenses at a Live Demo with Pascale Marin, AFC
Join ZEISS Cinematography on March 10 for a hands-on demo and conversation with cinematographer Pascale Marin, AFC, exploring the new Aatma lens family.
How to Make & Distribute Your First Feature | Stupid Chats 6
Join STUPID CO on March 10 for an honest roundtable conversation about producing and distributing your first feature film.
Kickstarter’s 2026 Open Call for Short Films Is Live
Join Kickstarter’s 2026 Long Story Short initiative and launch your short film with platform-wide promotion this March. Narrative, animation, and documentary filmmakers are invited to apply and prepare now.
Study an Oscar-Nominated Screenplay with StoryBoardDG: "It Was Just an Accident"
Join StoryBoardDG on February 9 for an in-depth online discussion of Jafar Panahi’s Oscar-nominated screenplay, led by filmmaker and screenwriter Diana Lesmez.
Submissions Are Open for The Reel Champions Shorts Fest 2026
TRC invites filmmakers to submit short films directed by women and non-binary creatives for its third annual celebration of bold, underrepresented voices.
The Reel Champions Invite Filmmakers to Their 2026 Launch Party
The Reel Champions invite filmmakers to an intimate 2026 launch party focused on community, connection, and what’s next for TRC.
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.
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.
Micro-Budget Feature Film Lab
University of North Georgia launches a new Micro-Budget Narrative Feature Lab initiative for emerging filmamkers in the Georgia region.
Celebrate the Season with Off The Page’s Holiday Mixer
Join Off The Page, The Reel Champions, CFA, The Women of Hollywood Society, and The Rep Squad for a festive evening celebrating women and non-binary creatives shaping film and television.
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.
Building Creative Connections: Community Catch-Up Breakfast
Grab the chance to connect with filmmakers, students, and mentors over a complimentary breakfast at CFA Studio in Los Feliz.
Alternative Financing: Fiscal Sponsorship 101
Learn how to access nonprofit funding, grants, and tax-deductible donations through fiscal sponsorship—an essential tool for independent filmmakers seeking alternative financing.
From Freelance to Funded: A Film Finance Masterclass with First Entertainment
Join Indeana Underhill and Meyoung Spektor from First Entertainment Credit Union for a 1.5-hour film finance masterclass designed to help filmmakers turn creative careers into financial stability.