Film Independent “Episodic Directing Intensive” Program

The Episodic Directing Intensive is a three-day program that prepares its participants for a career in episodic directing through conversations with veteran directors, showrunners and executives to discuss the ins and outs of directing scripted episodic content. Six directors, whose work embodies the diversity, innovation and uniqueness we nurture and champion at Film Independent, will … Read more

2026 Hayama Artist Residency

The mission of Hayama Artist Residency is to introduce visual artists from around the world to Japanese culture and offer them an opportunity to have their first gallery exhibition in Japan. The residency dates are June 1 – 30, 2026.

Applications Open for 2026-2028 Fellowships at Stanford’s Asia-Pacific Research Center

The center offers multiple fellowships in Asian studies to begin in fall quarter 2026. These include a postdoctoral fellowship on political, economic, or social change in the Asia-Pacific region, postdoctoral fellowships focused on Asia health policy and contemporary Japan, as well as postdoctoral fellowships and visiting fellow positions with the Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab.