Mid-career artists, writers, and scholars can now apply for 2026 residencies at the Dora Maar House in Ménerbes, France, a historic 18th-century retreat once home to Dora Maar. Fellows are awarded a $1,500 stipend plus travel support to Paris, and residencies last one to two months, offering uninterrupted time for research and creative work. The house has limited accessibility due to its location and structure, so applicants with mobility issues are encouraged to discuss their needs directly with staff before applying.

Filmmakers looking to make a career-defining short film should have the Future Takes fund on their radar. A joint initiative between the BFI and Film4, this fund is designed to be a significant stepping stone for early career UK-based filmmakers with a strong creative track record and who are working towards developing their debut feature or long-form work.

Future Takes supports original and ambitious live-action short films with a production budget of between £60,000 and £90,000. The goal is to create a standout portfolio piece with high production values, capable of making an impact at major international festivals.

Channel 4 and Motion Entertainment are seeking ambitious unscripted ideas from minoritised ethnic-owned indies for the next round of the Diverse Indies Fund. They’re looking for returnable series, landmark documentaries, high-impact singles, celebrity access formats and E4 reality shows that can cut through the crowded TV landscape. Proposals should feel fresh, revelatory and distinctively C4, with opportunities across daytime, primetime and youth-skewing E4. Eligible companies must meet the fund’s ownership and turnover criteria, and there will be multiple commissioning rounds, with the first focused on high-impact singles.