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Introduced in 1999 by Sen. John McCain and honored every May, Military Appreciation Month encourages Americans to reflect on the sacrifices made by soldiers, sailors, and all current and former military personnel.
May is an appropriate month for a military remembrance, since the month also includes VE Day, which commemorates the end of World War II in Europe, and culminates in Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May to honor veterans who died in service.
During the month of May, Military Appreciation Month pays tribute to the members of the military.
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 5 New Self-Tape Guidelines
What’s at Stake for Artists?
In this episode of Take 5, April 2025, SAG-AFTRA National Vice President and Los Angeles Local President Jodi Long joins Entertainment Contracts Executive Director Beth Millman to break down the top 5 rules shaping how self-tape auditions are conducted today. Listen Now |
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 The 2025 Spring issue of "Documentary Magazine" is out.
In the tradition of past magazine issues that immediately precede the conference, this issue previews the conference’s themes of “Strategy, Networks, Access” through interviews with speakers whose work will be featured at the conference. Read Now |
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2025 NAB Show Wraps: Defines the Future of Media and Entertainment
“The 2025 NAB Show truly exemplified the vibrant evolution of media and entertainment, debuting tools and technologies for all storytellers,” said Karen Chupka, executive vice president of NAB Show. “This year’s show provided a global platform for innovation, diverse voices, and forward-thinking conversations that will shape the future of storytelling and empower everyone to become a content creator.” Click Here! |
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The Texas Production Expo, May 22, 2025 is the premier annual trade show of film/video production services and technology in North Texas.
Join us and see the top companies throughout the market showcase their latest and greatest services and equipment. Learn More |
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 Watch the Cannes announcement of the Official Selection 2025!
On April 10 at 11am, the Official Selection 2025 was unveiled at the traditional annual meeting with the French and international press, in the presence of Iris Knobloch, President of the Festival de Cannes, and Thierry Frémaux, General Delegate.
Watch the announcement on-demand, and catch up on all the latest related news. Learn More |
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NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN
Applications Now Open For
The Puttnam Scholarship 2025 Programme
 Northern Ireland Screen and Screen Ireland have teamed up with Atticus Education to offer four Northern Ireland residents the opportunity to attend 6 two-hour online masterclasses with Lord David Puttnam. A follow-up ‘in-person’ event for the scholars and industry leaders will take place in Belfast in early October 2025. Learn More
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The 2025 Film Development and Production Fund exists to offer development and production funding for feature length films and documentaries being made by filmmakers based in Scotland.
This fund can support the following stages of the process:
- Single Project Development Funding: support towards the initial development costs of a single feature film or documentary project.
- Film Production Funding: support towards the production costs for a film or documentary project
The aim of this funding is to support filmmakers who are working in live-action, animation and documentary, to develop a range of feature film projects across all genres that reflect Scotland’s culture, creativity and diversity. LEARN MORE |
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IDA Documentary Awards 2025
The 41st IDA Documentary Awards rules and regulations are now up on the IDA website.
This year, some categories have been removed, as well as some updates in other categories. Please read all changes on our FAQ page and make sure to read all rules and regulations thoroughly before entering your work for consideration starting May 1. Learn More |
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Zoë Kravitz is in talks to direct ‘How to Save a Marriage’ for Sony, with Robert Pattinson producing the edgy new project.
Hayden Christensen is suiting up once again as Anakin Skywalker for ‘Ahsoka’ S2, officially announced at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo.
Darth Maul is getting his own animated series, ‘Maul: Shadow Lord,’ set to premiere on Disney+ in 2026.
Hulu’s ‘Murdaugh Murders’ series adds Noah Emmerich, Kathleen Wilhoite, and Tommy Dewey to its growing ensemble cast.
Lucasfilm is turning ‘The Ninth Jedi’ into a full animated series, expanding the fan-favorite ‘Visions’ short into a longer-form TV adventure.
Corey Stoll has joined the cast of Apple TV+’s ‘Imperfect Women,’ a psychological thriller starring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara. |
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Included in Vision Maker Media’s Production License Agreement 2025 (contract) for a funded film or television program, is the assignment of exclusive broadcast rights for four years and one-year off-air recording rights for educators.
- Research and Development ($5,000-$25,000)
- Production (up to $150,000)
- Post-Production (up to $30,000)
All funded and completed film and television programs are required to meet the PBS Technical Operating Specifications and Production Guidelines as outlined in the PBS Red Book. Learn More. |
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NEA’s Citizens’ Institute on
Rural Design program.
Every two years, the National Endowment for the Arts seeks rural communities of 50,000 people or less to apply for the Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design program. With over 30 years of leadership in rural design, CIRD is perfect for creative, community-oriented rural leaders. Next round starts Spring 2025.
For information on how to apply: Click Here |
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WORLD FILM FEDERATION members, we just wanted to take a minute to have all members update their information on the site. The members section will host your picture and contact info, job category, etc., so if there is nothing there, then there is nothing there.
Don't forget to use your Member benefits, It's Free!
Also see the additional benefits for Professional Members, click here.
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Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant
The grant supports emerging and established writers who write about contemporary visual art. Ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 in three categories—articles, books, and short-form writing—the grants support projects addressing both general and specialized art audiences.
The 2025 application is now open. The application deadline is May 7 at 11:59pm ET. Apply Now |
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NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN
 The ILBF 2025 provides both development and production funding across a wide range of television genres, for content broadcast on BBC NI, TG4 and RTÉ.
The ILBF will usually invest a maximum of £400,000 in a project, up to a ceiling of 75% of the overall agreed project costs and will require that no less than 70% of those project costs are spent in Northern Ireland. Learn More |
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Washington, DC (April 24, 2025)
In preparation for the nation’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the N.E.H. is pleased to announce a special funding opportunity to support the design and creation of statues of important American historical figures for the planned National Garden of American Heroes. LEARN MORE |
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ADDITIONAL FUNDING AVENUES
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WORLD FILM FEDERATION is dedicated to bringing the Independent Film Market into one Global Community with members, like you taking decisive action with courage, determination and enthusiasm to achieve career success. |
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WORLD FILM FEDERATION
www.worldfilmfederation.com
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Check out more funding opportunities at the Federation Grants and Funding pages for professional members.
