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Deadline 31 May 2026
Prize 2,250€
The Ibermedia Program 2026 opens its call for the co-development of Ibero-American series projects. Applications are accepted from January 30 to March 30, 2026, aimed at independent production companies from Ibermedia member countries. The call seeks to support the creation of fiction series, creative documentaries, and animation series in development stages, with potential for international co-production.
Projects of all genres are welcome, with no thematic restrictions. The initiative focuses on projects seeking creative and strategic development support, strengthening the Ibero-American audiovisual industry. Series can be intended for television or digital platforms, and each project must follow a serialized format.
This opportunity is open only to production companies from Ibero-American countries but encourages international collaboration, not limiting submissions to each nation individually. The call does not require in-person activities; it focuses on the evaluation and selection of projects based on quality, feasibility, and co-production potential.
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PROGRAMA IBERMEDIA - CODESARROLLO DE SERIES
The 2026 IBERMEDIA Program call for support in Ibero-American film co-productions is open from January 30 to March 30, 2026. It targets fiction, documentary, and animation projects involving co-production between at least two independent producers from member countries within Ibero-America.
No specific production dates are set, but selected projects must begin principal shooting or animation within the timeframe established after the call closes. The program accepts international submissions as long as they are from member countries, promoting regional collaboration and strengthening the Ibero-American audiovisual market.
This support line focuses exclusively on feature film co-productions, encouraging the creation of projects with potential for regional distribution and circulation. The program aims to boost established projects that can be realized with production certainty, fostering the Ibero-American film industry through cooperation between producers and industry professionals.
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FantastiKa 2026 is a co-production forum focused on fantasy and horror projects in Ibero-America. The call for submissions is open from December 8, 2025, to February 15, 2026, allowing participation from producers and projects across the Ibero-American region.
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The ALGA Ibero-American Residency 2026 is an in-person training opportunity for filmmakers and audiovisual professionals with feature film and series projects in development. Applications are open until January 31, 2026 and the program is open to international applicants from Ibero-America, Spain, and Portugal, with no genre or theme restrictions. It accepts fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental projects in development. The residency takes place in Valdivia, Chile, in four-week sessions divided into Group 1 (April 27 – May 22, 2026), Group 2 (June 1 – 26, 2026), and Group 3 (July 6 – 31, 2026). Participants receive creative and industry support, training activities, and dedicated time to develop their projects. This program aims to strengthen and support emerging audiovisual works during early stages of creation.
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The Work in Progress section of the Huesca International Film Festival invites short films from Ibero-American countries that are in an advanced stage of post-production. Projects should be between 5 and 20 minutes long and must not have been commercially released or screened at other festivals. Short films of all genres are accepted, including fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, fantasy, or horror.
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days
15 February 2026
Terror
The main event, the Pitching Forum, will take place online from March 25 to 27, 2026, providing a platform for creators and audiovisual industry professionals to connect. FantastiKa accepts fiction projects in development, including feature films and series, with a special focus on science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres.
The forum is designed to foster co-production and facilitate connections with potential partners and distributors, offering a professional environment for pitching and market exposure. It is an exclusive opportunity for projects in the development stage seeking support, visibility, and strategic partnerships within the Ibero-American audiovisual industry.
Pitching Forum - Fantastika
hrs
31 January 2026
Documentary
Experimental
Fiction
Residencia Alga
days
12 February 2026
Documentary
Fiction
Applications opened on January 14, 2026, and will close on February 12, 2026. Selected projects will be presented during the Work in Progress sessions at the festival, which will take place from June 5 to 13, 2026, with the short film presentations scheduled for June 11, 2026. This program aims to provide visibility, guidance, and networking opportunities for filmmakers who want to showcase their works prior to their final release.
The call is international, focusing on Ibero-American countries, and the festival takes place in Huesca, Spain. It offers filmmakers a valuable chance for professional feedback, support, and exposure within a prestigious festival setting.
PITCHING - Festival Internacional De Cine De Huesca
