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Adobe backs 10 filmmakers with $1 million—not just software, Variety reports

Adobe’s new advisory board includes Lena Waithe, Reggie Hudlin and Kerstin Emhoff, Variety reports.

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Adobe Unveils 10 Filmmakers Receiving Total of $1 Million in Direct Grants, Forms Film & TV Advisory Board With Lena Waithe, Reggie Hudlin, Kerstin Emhoff and More

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Sebastián Lelio, director of ‘A Fantastic Woman,’ dies at 52

“A Fantastic Woman” became the first Chilean feature-length film to win an Oscar, for best foreign language film in 2018.

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Roman Coppola named creative consultant for 2027 Spirit Awards

Deadline says Coppola’s guidance will extend beyond the ceremony to events surrounding the awards.

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Five films tie with four nominations each for the 2026 Gotham Film Awards

IndieWire reports the Audience Award is returning after six years, with Gotham members set to choose its winner.

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Felicia Pride named one of Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch

Film Independent says Pride, its 2016 Screenwriting Lab alum, created Netflix’s 'A Different World' reboot and serves as showrunner.

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The DARCY Awards celebrate disability representation in Santa Monica

The DARCY Awards say the October 10 event at Barker Hangar celebrates representation across film, television and social media.

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‘Between Worlds’ short film series brings together Project Involve fellows and filmmakers from Taiwan

Film Independent says its #FiPresents showcase brought together Project Involve fellows Carey Williams, S. Lakme Iyengar and Portlynn Tagavi with filmmakers from Taiwan.

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A group of eight filmmakers are seated on stage in director's chairs, participating in a panel discussion. The backdrop displays the text "Between Worlds: Short Film Series." The setting appears to be a small theater or auditorium with red curtains on either side.

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Adobe backs 10 filmmakers with $1 million—not just software, Variety reports

Sebastián Lelio, director of ‘A Fantastic Woman,’ dies at 52

Roman Coppola named creative consultant for 2027 Spirit Awards

Five films tie with four nominations each for the 2026 Gotham Film Awards

Felicia Pride named one of Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch

The DARCY Awards celebrate disability representation in Santa Monica

‘Between Worlds’ short film series brings together Project Involve fellows and filmmakers from Taiwan

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Adobe backs 10 filmmakers with $1 million—not just software, Variety reports

Sebastián Lelio, director of ‘A Fantastic Woman,’ dies at 52

Roman Coppola named creative consultant for 2027 Spirit Awards

Five films tie with four nominations each for the 2026 Gotham Film Awards

Felicia Pride named one of Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch

The DARCY Awards celebrate disability representation in Santa Monica

‘Between Worlds’ short film series brings together Project Involve fellows and filmmakers from Taiwan