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Málaga - MAFF

Spain


International
Project language:  Spanish  English 

Pitch
Completed Projects
Market



Submissions

Coming Soon
18 October 2025



Start date: Monday 09 March 2026
End date: Friday 13 March 2026

Accepts the following projects:


Feature Films
Animation
Documentary
Fiction
Has submission fees
Region: Latin America & Caribbean  Spain  Portugal 


The MAFF call is open to feature film projects in development from production companies based in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. Eligible genres include fiction, documentary, or animation with a minimum runtime of 70 minutes and at least 20% secured financing. Short films and series are not eligible.

Projects must have legal production backing, including rights agreements with writers. Preference is given to directors with no more than three previous works. For co-productions, documentation must reflect the participation percentages between countries.

Application is free and open until November 12, 2025. Selected projects will be announced during Ventana Sur. Attendance at the event is mandatory for producers and/or directors.

Pitch sessions will be held in English. Selected teams must authorize promotional use of their materials. If awarded, the film must include the MAFF – Festival de Málaga logo in its credits. Any breach of rules or false documentation may result in disqualification and a five-year ban.


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Puertas Abiertas de Locarno

Switzerland


International
Project language:  English 

Pitch
Work in Progress
Laboratory
Market



Submissions

Coming Soon
13 November 2025



Start date: Sunday 01 June 2025
End date: Saturday 16 August 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Feature Films
Animation
Documentary
Fiction


Desde 2003, Open Doors ha promovido la producción cinematográfica en regiones donde el cine independiente es especialmente difícil, construyendo puentes para la colaboración entre regiones, países y continentes. A través de los programas públicos y profesionales de Open Doors, nuestro objetivo es proporcionar un espacio donde los talentos encuentren apoyo en cada paso de su trayectoria creativa y profesional y donde el debate y la reinvención del cine actual puedan tener lugar entre voces libres.

El objetivo final de Puertas Abiertas es contribuir al desarrollo de una comunidad cinematográfica mundial más colaborativa y sin fronteras, haciendo al mismo tiempo que la escena independiente sea más fuerte y sostenible.


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JIIFF LAB

Uruguay


International
Project language:  Spanish  English 

Pitch
Laboratory
Market



Submissions
4
mths
Deadline
12 December 2025



Start date: Tuesday 27 January 2026
End date: Saturday 31 January 2026

Accepts the following projects:


Scripts
Feature Films
Fiction
Has submission fees
Region: Latin America & Caribbean  Italy 


JIIFF Lab Call: for director–producer teams from Ibero-America with a fiction feature in advanced development. Requirements include an online form, duo’s CVs and photos, synopsis, treatment, detailed budget and financing plan, technical sheet, and directing/production notes. Eight projects will be selected, receiving travel and accommodation, professional mentoring, and eligibility for the Pfeffer del Sur Fund (US$ 50 000).


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GLAFF - WIP Latino

United States


International
Project language:  English 

Pitch
Work in Progress



Submissions
7
days
Deadline
20 August 2025



Start date: Thursday 06 November 2025
End date: Saturday 08 November 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Feature Films
Documentary
Fiction
Has submission fees


La convocatoria WIP Latino 10 del GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF) apoya largometrajes de cineastas latinx, latinoamericanos y BIPOC radicados en EE. UU., en fase de montaje o postproducción temprana. Busca impulsar proyectos con corte preliminar entre 60 y 140 minutos, que requieran al menos dos procesos adicionales de postproducción, brindando premios en especie, servicios profesionales y un estímulo económico. La inscripción es gratuita y se realiza en línea, mediante un enlace protegido de visualización. Los proyectos seleccionados se presentarán en noviembre de 2025 en Los Ángeles, recibiendo visibilidad y asesoría especializada. El participante debe ser mayor de 18 años, con rol clave en la producción, y no estar inscrito como estudiante a tiempo completo. Los proyectos elegidos deberán incluir los créditos de GLAFF y WIP Latino al finalizar su proceso. Esta iniciativa es ideal para realizadores que necesiten apoyo técnico, creativo y de difusión para concluir sus películas. El plazo para postular finaliza el 20 de agosto de 2025.


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İzmir Film Lab

Turkey


National
Project language:  Turkish 

Submissions
1
mth
Deadline
27 September 2025



Start date: Friday 14 November 2025
End date: Sunday 16 November 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Scripts
Short Films
Animation
Documentary
Fiction
Has submission fees
Turkey 


The Izmir Film Lab 2025 will take place during the 26th Izmir International Short Film Festival, from 14 to 16 November 2025 at the İzQ Entrepreneurship Center.
The call is open to short film projects in development—fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, fantasy, horror, or music video—as long as the final work does not exceed 30 minutes. Both national and local (Izmir-based) filmmakers are welcome.

Selected projects will be presented through a 5‑minute pitch before a professional jury, followed by networking sessions with producers. Participants also gain access to training workshops on sustainable film production, directing, image techniques, new technologies, and distribution.

The Film Lab is supported by companies such as TamTam, Rollart Film, Public Film, Fono Film, Serpil Altın Film, and Mediacast Film Lab, offering awards and production services to outstanding projects.

Registration is done through the festival’s official Linktree, where full guidelines and deadlines are published.


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