Halloween is thought to have roots in Christian beliefs and practices. The English word 'Halloween' comes from "All Hallows' Eve", being the evening before the Christian holy days of All Hallows' Day (All Saints' Day) on 1 November and All Souls' Day on 2 November. Continue Reading....

BOX OFFICE 09/2025!

Demon Slayer: $555M global. $20M budget.

Him: $13.86M global debut. $27M budget.

The Conjuring: Last Rites: $400M global. $55M budget.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale:$59.5M global. $50M budget.

The Long Walk: $22.7M domestic total. $20M budget.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey: $8M global debut. $45M budget.

Weapons: $149.7M domestic total. $38M budget.

Want to see your house in the next big Texas movie?

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Is ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Sphere the Future of Cinema? Or the End of It?

The Sphere in Las Vegas is selling $2M a day in tickets to see the 76-year old movie, although “the content of this film has been modified” to take advantage of new technologies and meet the interests of today’s audiences.  Is it fun?  Apparently so.  Is it the future?  Unclear. Read More

On September 1, 2025, the newly revamped film incentive was enacted! The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) provides qualifying film, television, commercial, video game, animation, visual effects and extended reality (AR, VR, MR) productions the opportunity to receive a cash rebate based on a percentage of a project’s eligible Texas expenditures, including eligible wages paid to Texas residents. See the new limits now.

NEW PODCAST EPISODES

What It Takes to Build a Podcast in  2025!

Podcasting is having a major moment, offering performers new opportunities to build audiences, develop their craft and earn money. Actor and podcaster Amy Phillips, shares how she’s leveraged her background in acting, improv and radio to find success in podcasting. Listen Now

A.I. Protections for Voiceover Performers;

Protect your voice! SAG-AFTRA’s breaks down the A.I. protections in our contracts that safeguard voiceover performers. Watch Here

The Quorum has disrupted the previously closed world of feature film tracking by distributing long-lead pre-release film tracking for the first time to the general public. Each week The Quorum surveys more than 2,000 people about upcoming films, then crunches the data with expert analysis to provide critical and actionable insights. See the report now!

SUBVERSION FILMING AT THE GOLD COAST

Screen Queensland has announced that filming has begun, 09/15/2025 in Queensland, Australia on Amazon MGM Studios’ Subversion starring Chris Hemsworth, Lily James. The submarine thriller shooting at Village Roadshow Studios . Read Complete Story

Amplify BC delivers $210K to support 105 new and emerging artists in British Columbia

Vancouver, B.C. (September 16, 2025) – Today, Creative BC announces 105 grants through the Demo Recording program (the Program), totaling $210,000 distributed to recipients across the province. 

The Program supports new and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups living in B.C. to create demo recordings and engage in mentorship with local music producers. The Program provides $2,000 grants to reduce barriers to music creation for new and emerging artists. Learn More

BBC Studios/Scotland

At the BBC you can complete an early years scheme in one of five broad areas: Business, Digital, Engineering, Journalism and Production. Read more below, and find out about our Get In Experiences. Applications for our apprenticeship schemes will be open in Autumn 2025. Prospective applicants can register their interest via the BBC Careers website.

FIPADOC INTERNATIONAL PITCHES 2026

CALL FOR DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 3!

Now you can submit your documentary project for the Fipadoc International Pitches. Here you can be among the 24 teams, with fresh documentary projects presented to a large group of international funders.

The International Pitches take place on January 28-29, 2026 in Biarritz. Learn More

Did You Know About The 2025 Ireland's Film + TV Charity?

The Film + TV Charity is here for everyone working in Northern Ireland’s thriving film and TV industry. From financial guidance to a 24/7 Support Line and free counselling, their services are designed to help you feel supported throughout your career. Check it Out!

The 2025 Lone Star Film Society brings the world of cinema to Fort Worth each Oct-Nov through the annual Lone Star Film Festival (LSFF). This seven-day celebration highlights the art of independent film and the creatives behind it while showcasing Fort Worth as a hub for film production in Texas. Learn more at LoneStarFilmFestival.com.

deadCenter Film Festival

The 2025 festival has been named one of the “20 Coolest Film Festivals” and “Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker Magazine. In 2020, deadCENTER was celebrated by Smithsonian Magazine as “One of Eight Festivals Worth Attending (Virtually).” deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma continues to be an Academy Award®-Qualifying Festival. Learn More

Earlybird deadline: October 15, 2025
Regular deadline: January 2, 2026
Final deadline: February 6, 2026
Late deadline: February 13, 2026

November 11th- 160th • 2025

Whether this is your 44th AFM or your first, there is so much to discover. Our Las Angeles backdrop for production and distribution deals, screenings, panels, premieres, networking, parties and an extraordinary experience for all participants.  The anticipation for this year’s AFM is greater than ever with the industry eager to reunite. The meetings and connections that happen organically each year at AFM can be career-changing! 

Meet the Federation at the AFM

The second annual Amarillo International Film Festival (AiFF) is October 9 – 11, 2025. The inaugural festival was a huge success. Please join us for what promises to be another fantastic weekend in October!

The Directors Elevation Program will provide emerging directors with practical, on-set experience while helping foster the industry connections needed to build a career in today’s film and television industry. The program, sponsored by Amazon MGM Studios, will fund apprenticeship opportunities that pair participants with seasoned directors. It is open to anyone who is interested in expanding the skills, experience and industry connections needed to build a career in film and media, including non-Native Americans. Sign up for 2026 Applications! Visit

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.

The 2025 Film Festival and Screening Program Fund supports organizations based in Scotland who produce and deliver film festivals and public screening programs. It prioritizes activity that addresses underserved and underrepresented audiences, and projects that align with our Focus Areas. Learn More

One Year of NEH’s Pacific Islands Cultural Initiative 

The $1.3 million initiative offers new funding opportunities to strengthen the cultural and educational sectors across Hawaii and the three U.S. jurisdictions in the Pacific.

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The South Arts Southern Open and Upcoming Grants & Opportunities.

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American Music Abroad Program

The American Music Abroad program is designed to communicate America's rich musical contributions to a global music scene. The program sends music groups abroad to foster cross-cultural communication with global audiences. They engage with international audiences through public concerts, lectures and demonstrations, workshops, jam sessions, and media interviews. Learn more at Benefits.gov

New VA-SBA Partnership Empowers Veteran Entrepreneurs

VA has partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration to offer no-cost entrepreneurship training for Veterans and military spouses through programs like Boots to Business—supporting aspiring and current business owners as they transition to civilian life.