The ECAM Last Push program is part of the ECAM Forum 2026 in Madrid, Spain, and is aimed at feature films in the editing or post-production phase. Applications open on December 17, 2025, and close on February 12, 2026. This section is designed to help cinematic projects reach festivals, distribution channels, and international markets by connecting filmmakers with programmers, distributors, and sales agents.
The program accepts projects from any country and of any narrative genre, including fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, or hybrid works, provided they are feature-length films over 60 minutes in post-production. During the ECAM Forum, taking place from June 9 to 12, 2026, selected projects will have the chance to showcase their work to industry professionals, receive expert feedback, and gain international visibility opportunities.
In summary, Last Push offers filmmakers support in the final phase of their feature films, helping them expand their reach and strengthen their chances of success in festivals and international markets.
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ECAM Last Push
Documenta Madrid 2026 has opened its call for entries for its International Documentary Film Competition, which is open to non-fiction films from all countries. The call welcomes both emerging and established filmmakers, with no thematic or stylistic restrictions, as long as the works belong to the documentary field.
The application deadline is February 20, 2026. Selected films will be screened as part of the festival’s official program, which will take place from May 26 to May 31, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.
The competition accepts documentary short films and feature-length films, with no minimum or maximum duration, provided that the works are completed. In addition to the competitive section, the festival offers professional meeting spaces and exhibition platforms aimed at fostering international circulation of documentary cinema.
Documenta Madrid is a leading festival in contemporary non-fiction filmmaking, known for its commitment to diverse perspectives, formal innovation, and critical engagement with social and cultural issues.
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Final Cut - Documenta Madrid Festival
The Spanish Screenings Content, organized by MAFIZ as part of the Málaga Film Festival, is a market dedicated to Spanish cinema, aimed at buyers, programmers, and international sales agents. Applications are open until February 6, 2026 for most screening sections, and until February 20, 2026 for the Film Library and sections related to music and market guides. The event will take place from March 10 to 12, 2026 in Spain.
The market primarily accepts Spanish productions, either unreleased nationally or recent works, and it is not limited to any specific genre. Key industry sections include Market Screenings, Market Premieres, Neo Screenings, Festival Official Selection, Next From Spain, Regional Film Hub, Film Library, Remake It!, and Spain ScoreCom.
Regarding formats, feature films are prioritized, though some sections accept trailers, film footage, or projects in development, all focused on international sales and distribution. The festival serves as a strategic platform to showcase, promote, and connect Spanish works with professionals across the global audiovisual industry.
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Spanish Screenings Content - Málaga
The Marché du Film is the world’s leading film market held in Cannes, France, from 12 to 20 May 2026, alongside the Cannes Film Festival. Registration opens on 2 February 2026, with early, normal, and late accreditation periods through April, and onsite registration possible if available.
This is not a competitive call for submissions but a professional industry market open to international participation by active film industry professionals.
There are no genre restrictions; the market includes a wide range of cinema professionals. Accredited participants can attend various programs such as Cannes Docs, Frontières, Goes to Cannes, and Cannes Next, which support networking, pitching, and project showcases.
Accepted formats cover feature films, documentaries, series, and other audiovisual projects, though participation is through professional accreditation rather than direct submission of works.
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MARCHÉ DU FILM - CANNES
The Ibero-American Audiovisual Project Development Course (CDPAI) has opened its call for the 2026 edition, aimed at filmmakers from the Ibero-American community who are developing audiovisual projects. The program focuses on strengthening creative, narrative, and production aspects through an intensive training process with specialized mentoring.
Applications are open until March 2, 2026, and the course will take place on-site in Madrid, Spain, from September 28 to November 6, 2026. It is designed for projects in fiction, documentary, and animation, in feature film and series formats, currently in the development stage.
CDPAI operates as a development laboratory, combining training, creative guidance, and a final pitch presentation. It accepts international applications from Ibero-American countries, including participants based in Latin America and Spain, with different application pathways depending on the applicant’s country of residence.
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Ibero-American Audiovisual Project Development Course
