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Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Chag Goul
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Chag Goul! Meet Chag Goul Chag Goul is a film and media producer…
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🎮 Gaming is struggling. But its movies aren’t.
Super Mario, Pedro Pascal in 'The Last of Us,' and Jack Black in 'A Minecraft Movie' Hollywood is betting big on video game IP at a rough moment for the people who make the games. Last week alone, indie horror video game ‘Tormented Souls’ sold its film and TV rights, days after Universal scooped up 10 classic Atari…
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Film & TV Production Incentive Updates: August 2026
Global film incentive programs have continued to evolve in 2026. Here's your expert breakdown of enacted legislation, proposed bills and more. What changed in film and TV production incentives in the first half of 2026? Quite a lot. Hawaii signed legislation (Act 185) raising its base credits to 22–27% and extending the…
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Washington Filmworks - Small Budget Production Initiative Applications Open Aug. 17-24
Are you an emerging filmmaker in Washington? The Small Budget Production Initiative (SBP) incentive program supports Washington-led film projects with budgets between $20,000 and $1M. While fully funded projects can apply at any time, no funding is needed to apply during open application windows. If approved for the…
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NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: International Animation
🌎️We are thrilled to announce our August Monthly Film Festival and annual InFocus: International Animation program on August 15th, 2026, at the South Park Center in DTLA! The August 2026 Film Festival | InFocus: International Animation kicks off with shorts made in the US, then moves on to those made internationally, and…
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Welcome to the Production Lot: New Member Quick Start Guide.
Welcome to the Production Lot! This community is a central hub to ask questions, find answers, promote your work, share feedback and offer tips to your industry colleagues. We're excited to have you here and want you to get the most out of every minute you spend with us. Here's a quick-guide to get you started: 🚀 Become a…
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🎥 Documentary Producers – Apply now for Film Independent's Doc Producing Lab!
The Documentary Producing Lab accepts projects in active development, production or post-production. Are you a documentary producer looking to advance your career in the entertainment industry? The Documentary Producing Lab is a week-long program providing advice and expertise on the craft and business of documentary…
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Start a new discussion or join a conversation.
Welcome to the Production Lot – now that you’re here, it’s time to start sharing your ideas, commenting, and connecting with fellow members! Let's quickly review how to start posting. There are four types of posts you can create on the Production Lot: Discussions, Polls, and Questions. These post types are slightly…