Laboratory focused on cinematographic projects of a marked authorial nature in line with the programming and philosophy of FICX, which is committed to new perspectives and ways of making films.
The program is aimed at emerging filmmakers and residents in the Spanish State. It consists of two modalities.
Modality 2: Aimed at projects in the production or post-production phase.
SEMILLERU LABORATORY - Production or Post-productiona
Laboratory focused on cinematographic projects of a marked authorial nature in line with the programming and philosophy of FICX, which is committed to new perspectives and ways of making films.
The program is aimed at emerging filmmakers and residents in the Spanish State. It consists of two modalities.
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SEMILLERU LAB - Development
The Alternativa – Barcelona Independent Film Festival – launches a call for its Cinema Pendent Development Lab, aimed at filmmakers with fiction, hybrid, or experimental feature films in the writing or development stage. The lab consists of four days of intensive work guided by mentor Pau Subirós, focusing on narrative, conceptual, and stylistic analysis.
Selected projects receive a €500 grant, professional mentoring, festival accreditations, and access to networking events. They may also qualify for awards and be referred to other programs such as EXTREMLAB or the GAC Pitching Forum.
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Development Lab - L'Alternativa
Franzi Shorts is an international short film script competition. The winning script will be fully produced in Copenhagen by Franzi Films, in collaboration with Simple Rent. Writers worldwide can submit a 5–30-minute script or a story treatment. All genres are welcome.
Ten finalists will receive personalized feedback in a creative call. One winner will move into full production, with development support, travel to the shoot or premiere, and festival submissions included.
Participants agree to grant production and distribution rights if selected. Deadline to apply: September 15. Winner announced: September 30, 2025.
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Franzi Shorts: Screenplay Competition
The Primer Corte 2025 call from Ventana Sur is open to Latin American fiction feature films in advanced post-production (at least 70 % completed). Documentaries and films with international sales agents or previous participation are not eligible.
Registration is free and must be completed by September 5, 2025. A screener with hardcoded English subtitles must be submitted no later than September 20. The film must be in Full HD format, without watermarks or black bars.
Six projects will be selected and screened for sales agents, distributors, and festival programmers during the Ventana Sur market in Buenos Aires. These films will gain exposure via Cinando, qualify for post-production and distribution awards, and be listed in the Industry in Progress catalogue. They may also be considered for the Final Cut section.
Final screening materials (DCP or video file) must be delivered by November 14, 2025. Selected projects will receive up to two complimentary accreditations to attend the event.
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SOUTH WINDOW - First cut
