Ópera Prima LAB
Apoyar a jóvenes talentos audiovisuales en el desarrollo de proyectos de su primer proyectos de largometrajes, con el fin de que puedan fortalecer sus películas desde la fase inicial y facilitarles un mayor acceso a financiamientos y mercados nacionales e internacionales.
CortosLAB
To support young audiovisual talents in the development of short film projects in genres other than drama, in order to strengthen their films from the initial phase—artistically, in production, and in marketing—and to promote the production of a diversity of cinematic genres.
CortosWIP
To support young audiovisual talents in the completion of short films, including editing processes and post-production of their works.
CortosDIS
To support young audiovisual talents in the distribution and commercialization of their completed short films and to achieve greater dissemination of their works at the national and international levels.
Ópera Prima LAB
To support young audiovisual talents in the development of their first feature film projects, with the aim of strengthening their films from the initial phase and facilitating greater access to financing and national and international markets.
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Chile Short - Market
The Public Pitch at DocsBarcelona Pro is a professional opportunity for documentary film projects in development, including feature-length films and nonfiction series. Up to 12 selected projects present their ideas to an international panel of editors, distributors, sales agents, and co-producers. Each presentation includes a pitch of approximately 15 minutes, followed by questions and the possibility of speed meetings with potential financiers.
The call is open to projects from any country, accepting international submissions. Eligible projects must be in development; completed short films or finished projects are not accepted. The focus is strictly on nonfiction documentary work.
Submissions for the 2026 edition are open from December 9, 2025, to January 30, 2026, and the Public Pitch event will take place from May 9 to 14, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain, during the DocsBarcelona festival. Participation requires accreditation for DocsBarcelona Pro and offers a unique platform for visibility and networking with industry professionals.
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Public Pitch - DOCS
It is aimed at screenwriters seeking to develop an authorial vision and define a point of view to begin the development stage of a fiction or animation film project.
During the BioBioCine Meetings, the methodology focuses on addressing the specific needs of each project. This is achieved through guidance from a nationally renowned mentor, who will work in both group sessions and "one-on-one" meetings.
Projects are selected based on a treatment of 10 to 12 pages. Only the selected projects will be required to submit a first draft of the script. Up to 8 projects will be selected in total.
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BIOBIOCINE - Script consulting
The Rough Cut Pitch at DocsBarcelona Pro 2026 is intended for feature-length documentary projects in the editing phase, meaning films that are not yet fully completed. Its purpose is to give filmmakers the chance to present nearly finished works to distributors, programmers, and industry professionals in order to gain support, guidance, or potential distribution deals.
The call is open to projects from any country, with no national restrictions, and focuses exclusively on non-fiction documentaries. The activity takes place within DocsBarcelona Pro, scheduled from May 9 to 14, 2026. Submissions are accepted from December 9, 2025, until January 30, 2026, which is the final deadline to submit materials.
Participants are expected to provide a preliminary cut of the feature, allowing evaluators to assess the narrative and the project’s final vision, even if it is not fully edited. This is an exclusive opportunity to receive professional feedback and establish strategic connections within the international documentary industry.
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Rough Cut Pitch - DOCS
This program is aimed at fiction feature film projects in the development stage. Projects selected will include a team of a director and a producer who are seeking positioning and are ready to begin the journey toward realizing their film.
During the BioBioCine Meetings, the methodology is tailored to each project’s needs and guided by internationally recognized mentors. Support includes group sessions, one-on-one meetings, and a 3-minute pitch in front of industry guests. Up to 8 projects will be selected in total.
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BIOBIOCINE - Lab
