Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026
Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and Bishop in Ireland. Much of what is known about Saint Patrick comes from the Declaration, which was allegedly written by Patrick himself. It is believed that he was born in Roman Britain in the fourth century. According to the Declaration, at the age of sixteen, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Gaelic Ireland. 
According to tradition, Patrick returned to Ireland to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity. The Declaration says that he spent many years evangelizing in the northern half of Ireland and converted thousands.
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2026 Audio-visual Incentives in Canary Islands
According to the data collected by Tenerife Film Commission, Canarian (REF) increases 20 percentage points the allowance of the Corporate Income Tax (2) for film productions and the limits are increased by 80%. The tax incentives for foreign and Spanish audiovisual productions go from to 50-45% tax incentives, though it may reach 54% for certain film productions. -More info- |
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"SCREEN FOREVER"
FULL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Screen Producers Australia has revealed the full program for Screen Forever, coming to the Gold Coast from 28 to 30th April, 2026. More than 120 local and international speakers will participate in 40 sessions in the conference, making this one of Screen Producers Australia's biggest events to date. Screen Forever is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, through Screen Queensland. Read More |
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SCREEN SCOTLAND
Screen Scotland is seeking proposals from organizations (or partnerships) that can deliver Screen NETS - Scotland’s flagship training programme for new entrants to film and high-end TV drama (HETV). The deadline to apply has been extended until 2pm on Thursday 5 March 2026.
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New for 2026/27: We’ve simplified our guidance and application form for the Schools Screen Education Fund, which is designed to support innovative projects for pupils that will strengthen and grow screen education in schools. Early Years, Primary or Secondary Schools in Scotland whose proposed activities meet the fund criteria can apply for between £500 - £5,000 per project. |
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NORTHERN IRELAND
New Entrant training 2026 – Applications now open
Northern Ireland Screen intends to run a training course aimed at new entrants seeking positions within scripted production, craft or technical departments. The course is open to anyone wishing to get their foot through the door in the film and TV industry. LEARN MORE |
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 The Texas Regional Radio (T3R) Music Awards Show and Radio Summit Group are proud to announce the Annual Texas Regional Radio Music Awards Show to be held on MARCH 22-23, 2026 in Arlington, Texas . This will be the annual event where many honorable industry folk from all over the United States will attend to witness the noted Texas/Red Dirt artists/entertainers and radio receive recognition for their accomplishments and sacrifices in the Texas/Red Dirt Music Scene.
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BIG news: You can now officially list your veteran status in the Texas Production Directory!
Showcasing your veteran status is as simple as checking a box and sending a few documents our way. Head to https://tx.reel-scout.com/crew_login.aspx to update your listing today.
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A.I. HOUSE DAVOS 2026
Protecting What’s Human: Creativity and Identity in the Age of Deepfakes.
Deepfakes, AI slop, and viral impersonations are rewriting identity and eroding trust, but AI also unlocks new ways to create, remix, and express ourselves. This panel asks: how do we stay human, protect our digital selves, and harness AI's creative power without sacrificing individuality, agency, and the essence of self-expression? Watch Now
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Call for Proposals Now Open Year Round
2026 Vision Maker Media is thrilled to have its open call for the Public Media Fund, Creative Shorts Fellowship, and Finished Acquisitions funding open year-round! By empowering Native communities to tell their stories through film, we can cultivate a more diverse, more understanding world. Apply to have your film funded at Fund Your Film! |
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Making the Actor® for the 32nd Actor Awards
 Sean Astin joins Actor Awards Executive Producer Jon Brockett and Actor Awards Committee members Joely Fisher and Daryl Anderson at the American Fine Arts Foundry for the pouring of the iconic Actor® Award statuette. From molten bronze to its final polished finish, the casting process reveals the artistry and craftsmanship that transform raw metal into a one-of-a-kind work of fine art – a symbol honoring actors and their storytelling craft. Watch Now
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Tulsa Has a New Film Incentive!
As of February 1st,2026 the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture will allocate up to $400,000 annually to support film and television productions in the Tulsa region.
We’re so excited to have another incentive in our area, and we’re even more excited that it is stackable with ours! If you weren’t sure before, take this as your sign to film in Tulsa. Get more information on Tulsa’s new incentive straight from the source low. Click Here |
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 Berlin's European Film Market wrapped on Wednesday Feb. 25th 2026. Attendance was up 5% with over 12,500 professionals on the ground, 606 films screened and nearly 1,800 buyers.
The highlights:
The $100M+ package days are a relic of a different era, and the market is still working through some real growing pains. An audience fragmentation, with younger viewers drifting toward serialized and platform-native content.
A lot of people feel like the indie business is finally heading up. New distributors like Black Bear, Row K, and Subtext are filling the gap left by studios pulling back. International pre-sales are holding strong. And the market itself is evolving, with new programming around animation and gaming IP drawing fresh faces to the floor. |
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The Festival de Cannes is reserved to film industry professionals. Every participant must be granted accreditation to take part in the Festival. Professional accreditations are granted by professional category. Accreditation for the Cannes Film Festival 2026 is NOW OPEN!
Join us in Cannes from May 12-23th.
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Texas 2026 Film Festivals Accepting Submissions.
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Ken Burns Prize for Film
The Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film (Prize for Film) accepts films that focus on an American historical subject, issue, or person within a time frame occurring at least twenty years prior to submission that present a variety of perspectives grounded in extensive and thorough research. The majority of the film must be historically focused to qualify. Submissions Feb.26-May 1st.
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Project Grants Now Accepting Applications 2026. Deadline March 16th!
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Film Development
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- Tom Hanks will play Abraham Lincoln in Starburns Industries’ ‘Lincoln in the Bardo,’ .
- Lily Collins will play Audrey Hepburn in a film about the making of ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s,’ .
- Andrew Scott will star opposite Emily Blunt in ‘Walk the Blue Fields,’ with Netflix .
- Ed Skrein has been cast as villain Baldur in Prime Video’s ‘God of War,’ series adaptation.
- Jared Harris has joined Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in ‘What Happens at Night.’
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TV Development
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- Aimee Lou Wood is set to star as the heroine in TV adaptation of ‘Jane Eyre.’
- Taylor Sheridan has retitled the Samuel L. Jackson-led ‘Tulsa King’ spinoff to ‘Frisco King,’ .
- Ryan Coogler has landed a Hulu pilot order for his ‘The X-Files’ reboot.
- Daniel Minahan will direct HBO Max drama pilot ‘How To Survive Without Me,’ .
- MGM+ has renewed ‘Robin Hood,’ for a 10-episode second season.
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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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