February 2026 Opportunities Mini Slate: Industry Greenlights and Gateways

MOONAGE DAYDREAM SCREENING, Q&A

SPECIAL SCREENING

Friday 2/6 @ 9:20 PM

Saturday 2/7 @ 6 PM

There’s a rare IMAX screening pop up + Q&A with Brett Morgen, the director of MOONAGE DAYDREAM this weekend @ the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

CFA FILM CHALLENGE

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY: Next Film Challenge Date:
starts February 7 | 9:00 AM PST
ends February 10 | 9:00 AM PST

 

HERARTS FILM LAB

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY: February 20

 

HerArts Film Lab is a week-long residential development workshop, set in Paestum, Italy, focused on content created by women and non-binary filmmakers.

The workshop is addressed to female and non-binary writer-directors from all over the world interested in developing their feature film and TV series projects in a friendly and supportive environment under the guidance of experienced mentors.

The working language of the workshop in English.

2026 SUNDANCE INSTITUTE IGNITE X ADOBE FELLOWSHIP

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY: February 12

 

The Sundance Institute and Adobe are teaming up to find the next 10 Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellows—emerging filmmakers (ages 18 to 25) who are creating stories that bring their passion, voice, and perspective to life.

 

The Sundance Institute Ignite program identifies and supports new voices and talent from the next generation of filmmakers by providing artistic and professional development to advance filmmakers to the next stage in their filmmaking. The yearlong Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellowship is open to emerging documentary and fiction filmmakers from across the globe between ages 18 and 25. The fellowship begins with a weeklong in-person lab at M ... SHOW MORE

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY: February 12

 

The Sundance Institute and Adobe are teaming up to find the next 10 Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellows—emerging filmmakers (ages 18 to 25) who are creating stories that bring their passion, voice, and perspective to life.

 

The Sundance Institute Ignite program identifies and supports new voices and talent from the next generation of filmmakers by providing artistic and professional development to advance filmmakers to the next stage in their filmmaking. The yearlong Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellowship is open to emerging documentary and fiction filmmakers from across the globe between ages 18 and 25. The fellowship begins with a weeklong in-person lab at MassMoca in North Adams, Massachusetts, orienting filmmakers to the fellowship and year ahead. Throughout the year, filmmakers will:

 

  • Work with a Sundance Institute alumni mentor
  • Receive a $5,000 artist grant
  • Participate as a cohort in monthly webinars, workshops and workshares throughout the year
  • Receive a complimentary Adobe Creative Cloud 12-month membership, where Creative Cloud is available.
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SALLY MENKE EDITING FELLOWSHIP

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY: February 27

 

DESCRIPTION OF FELLOWSHIP

 

The Sally Menke Editing Fellowship will include the following elements:
Two editing mentors; collaboration with Sundance Institute staff to identify the mentors who will be available from July 2026 through May 2027. You will engage in monthly meetings with one or both of the mentors for advice on the editing process and potential opportunities for career development. When appropriate, there might be a key moment to observe mentors at work during an essential part of their process.

 

Invitation to join the American Cinema Editors as an associate member. Benefits include receiving the ACE CinemaEditor Magazine, invitations to events, and screeners, with the opportunity to vote for the Feature Film Best Editing categories as part of the ACE Awards.
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FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY: February 27

 

DESCRIPTION OF FELLOWSHIP

 

The Sally Menke Editing Fellowship will include the following elements:
Two editing mentors; collaboration with Sundance Institute staff to identify the mentors who will be available from July 2026 through May 2027. You will engage in monthly meetings with one or both of the mentors for advice on the editing process and potential opportunities for career development. When appropriate, there might be a key moment to observe mentors at work during an essential part of their process.

 

Invitation to join the American Cinema Editors as an associate member. Benefits include receiving the ACE CinemaEditor Magazine, invitations to events, and screeners, with the opportunity to vote for the Feature Film Best Editing categories as part of the ACE Awards.
Invitations to join periodic informal gatherings of the cohort of Menke fellows.
Invitation to join the Art of Editing event at the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, where the annual Menke fellow is announced.

 

Participation as an editor for two of the directing fellows at the 2026 Sundance Directors Lab (fellow must be available to attend in person at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, anticipated dates June 10–23, 2026).

 

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THE ROOFTOP FILMS SUMMER SERIES

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY: Extended Late: Friday, February 13, 2026 — $45 (shorts) or $60 (features)

 

The Rooftop Films Summer Series — our signature program of new, independent films — runs annually from May to September, featuring daring new films, all screened outdoors, in front of big, loyal audiences in parks, piers, and on rooftops overlooking the greatest city in the world. Tens of thousands of people attend Rooftop Films screenings every summer, making it one of the most popular festivals in New York City and one of the biggest festivals for independent films and short films in the world.

 

 

CAMERA EQUIPMENT GRANT

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY: on a rolling basis 

 

The Panavision New Filmmaker Program equipment grant provides the use of Panavision film or digital camera packages to aspiring filmmakers at little to no cost, subject to availability. Available in the U.S. and Canada.

ADOBE CREATIVE RESIDENCY COMMUNITY FUND

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY: on a rolling basis 

 

At Adobe we’re committed to enabling “Creativity for All,” empowering people everywhere with access to the tools, inspiration, and support they need to tell their stories. We established the Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund to provide support to creators during times of extraordinary hardship. Because the more perspectives we see, the better the world becomes.

SPARKING THE IGNITION: MINDFULNESS SERIES

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY: March 1

 

Join us at Fancy for a unique mindfulness-based workshop series specifically designed for creative pros, led by certified mindfulness teacher and Emmy nominated independent director/producer, Mark Landsman.

 

Learn invaluable mindfulness tools that help cultivate a greater sense of calm, clarity, connection, and flow — to meet all that lies ahead this year with resilience, skill, and strength.

LOS ANGELES TELEVISION, SCRIPT, AND FILM FESTIVAL

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY:  March 1

 

Welcome to the International Los Angeles Television, Script and Film Festival. We know how hard it is to get out there and be noticed. That’s why we’re here to help. We are looking for filmmakers and screenwriters with visionary ideas. We screen local, national, and international films. Filmmakers and writers have an opportunity to meet industry specialists, other filmmakers, and talk with an audience at Q and A sessions. Finally, enjoy an Awards Ceremony with Red Carpet.

 

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FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY:  March 1

 

Welcome to the International Los Angeles Television, Script and Film Festival. We know how hard it is to get out there and be noticed. That’s why we’re here to help. We are looking for filmmakers and screenwriters with visionary ideas. We screen local, national, and international films. Filmmakers and writers have an opportunity to meet industry specialists, other filmmakers, and talk with an audience at Q and A sessions. Finally, enjoy an Awards Ceremony with Red Carpet.

 

Awards & Prizes

1st Place WINNER will receive GIFTS from festivals sponsors + GOLDEN TROPHY for the BEST OF THE FESTIVAL + Festival Certificate.
Other winners will get Festival Diplomas
All selected filmmakers and screenwriters will get an All Films Pass for two guests.

 

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SCRIPT PIPELINE SCREENWRITING AND TV WRITING COMPETITION

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY:  March 5

 

The Script Pipeline Screenwriting & TV Writing Competitions connect talented writers with leading industry execs, including managers, production companies, and financiers.

Now in its 24th year, we focus foremost on finding writers representation, supporting diverse voices, championing ambitious storytelling, and pushing original projects into production.

We’re currently the only competition offering an intensive, personalized process to our Quarterfinalists and higher: 1-on-1 development, long-term mentorship, career guidance, and circulation to only the leading industry execs. This has resulted in over $8 million in spec sales to studios, multiple films produced, and hundreds of emerging writers introduced to reps.

Script Pipeline selects five (5) finalists for both Screenwriting and TV Writing and, from that group, one wi ... SHOW MORE

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY:  March 5

 

The Script Pipeline Screenwriting & TV Writing Competitions connect talented writers with leading industry execs, including managers, production companies, and financiers.

Now in its 24th year, we focus foremost on finding writers representation, supporting diverse voices, championing ambitious storytelling, and pushing original projects into production.

We’re currently the only competition offering an intensive, personalized process to our Quarterfinalists and higher: 1-on-1 development, long-term mentorship, career guidance, and circulation to only the leading industry execs. This has resulted in over $8 million in spec sales to studios, multiple films produced, and hundreds of emerging writers introduced to reps.

Script Pipeline selects five (5) finalists for both Screenwriting and TV Writing and, from that group, one winner in each to receive:

– $20,000 to winner; $1,000 to each finalist

– Introductions to managers, producers, agents, directors, and other execs searching for screenplays

– Development assistance and mentoring from Script Pipeline’s team

– Additional script reviews and consideration of other material

– Long-term script circulation to industry and continual guidance connecting with companies

For Quarterfinalists (selecting up to 50, OR appx. 1% of entries) and Semifinalists (selecting up to 25):

– Additional feedback on their screenplay from Script Pipeline’s development execs

– Re-review of a final draft

– Consideration for industry circulation

View notable success stories: https://scriptpipeline.com/success-stories

*note: entry fees are lower if submitting direct via the Script Pipeline site

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NEWFILMMAKERS LOS ANGELES MONTHLY FILM FESTIVAL

FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

 

APPLY BY:  March 31 (Spring deadline)

 

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) presents the NFMLA Monthly Film Festival, a uniquely intimate opportunity that provides a filmmaker focused festival approach by an intently devoted team. The model, a monthly festival with a very small number of official selections per month, generally fewer than 20, provides filmmakers with maximum attention and commitment from the Festival audience, participants and staff. This format allows NFMLA to serve a similar number of filmmakers as most annual Festivals (average of 220 per year), while being able to dedicate its efforts to a core group every month throughout the year.

JVS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP

 

APPLY BY: March 15

 

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Must identify as Jewish
  • Must be at least 16
  • Must be a permanent and legal resident of Los Angeles County for a minimum of three years
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or documented legal permanent U.S. resident with a Green Card
  • Must be planning to attend or are currently attending an accredited public or private college, university, or vocational school in the U.S.
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student. JVS SoCal does not fund part-time enrollment, summer-only programs, gap years, Yeshiva, or unaccredited schools
  • Must maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA (per term) for Undergraduate Students or a minimum 3.0 GPA (per term) for Graduate Students
  • Must have a demonstrated and verifiable financial n ... SHOW MORE

SCHOLARSHIP

 

APPLY BY: March 15

 

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Must identify as Jewish
  • Must be at least 16
  • Must be a permanent and legal resident of Los Angeles County for a minimum of three years
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or documented legal permanent U.S. resident with a Green Card
  • Must be planning to attend or are currently attending an accredited public or private college, university, or vocational school in the U.S.
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student. JVS SoCal does not fund part-time enrollment, summer-only programs, gap years, Yeshiva, or unaccredited schools
  • Must maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA (per term) for Undergraduate Students or a minimum 3.0 GPA (per term) for Graduate Students
  • Must have a demonstrated and verifiable financial need

 

Contact

Julia Furer Scholarship Program Director
julia.furer@jvs-socal.org

Joyce Cele Scholarship Program Coordinator
jcele@jvs-socal.org

 

 

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MONTHLY MEETUP WITH CREATIVES FROM FILM, GAMES, AND THE DIGITAL ARTS

EVENTS AND NETWORKING

 

Monday, February 23 @ 5pm

 

Greetings! We will be holding this and future Meetups at IDLE HOUR, a classic North Hollywood roadside landmark, a registered LA Historic-Cultural Monument that has been restored by the same folks who manage our previous location.

Meetups will always be the FOURTH MONDAY of every month.

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EVENTS AND NETWORKING

 

Monday, February 23 @ 5pm

 

Greetings! We will be holding this and future Meetups at IDLE HOUR, a classic North Hollywood roadside landmark, a registered LA Historic-Cultural Monument that has been restored by the same folks who manage our previous location.

Meetups will always be the FOURTH MONDAY of every month.

IDLE HOUR is on Vineland Ave, just off Lankershim Blvd and Camarillo St:
4824 Vineland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91601

This event is open to professionals and enthusiasts alike, so whether you’re an experienced or novice musician, game designer, VFX artist, writer or a budding independent filmmaker, come mingle, share insights, and build connections with others who share your passion for creativity. Don’t miss this chance to meet new friends, collaborators, and potential business partners in the exciting worlds of film, music, and media.

We will meet on the patio out back next to the giant pipe-smoking bulldog!

There’s easy street parking all around, and the Metro Red Line NoHo station is about a 20 minute walk.

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