International festival dedicated to creative works produced using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. NO ENTRY FEES!!
마감 30 6월 2026
수상내역 57,350€
Encuentros Australes – Cine Chileno del Futuro 2026 (Development Section) is an industry-focused program held in Chile as part of FICValdivia. It is designed to support Chilean film projects in development, with a particular focus on feature-length fiction and documentary films that have reached an advanced stage of scriptwriting and production development.
The call is open exclusively to Chilean projects submitted by Chilean filmmakers or permanent residents of Chile and does not accept international applications. The initiative combines elements of a development lab and industry market, providing tailored mentorship, professional guidance, training opportunities, and networking activities with audiovisual industry experts.
The application deadline is June 10, 2026. Selected projects will take part in online mentorship sessions between August and September 2026, followed by in-person activities during October 2026 as part of FICValdivia. The program also includes a follow-up period extending through January 2027.
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AUSTRALES ENCOUNTERS - Fic Valdivia - Development
The Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM) 2025 is an audiovisual industry platform taking place June 24–25 in San José, Costa Rica. It aims to connect professionals from Central America and the Caribbean with international producers, distributors, buyers, and financiers. The event offers opportunities for co-productions, content distribution, and networking. Activities include one-on-one meetings, panels, project pitches, and an exclusive tour of Costa Rica’s film-friendly locations. The call is open to filmmakers, producers, investors, and media executives seeking partnerships or funding. Participants also gain access to the Costa Rica International Film Festival (CRFIC). The deadline for applications has not been officially confirmed due to a website error. Inquiries can be directed to: crmm@procomer.com.
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Costa Rica Media Market
DAMA Cortos 2026 is a Spanish call for projects focused on the development and production of original, unpublished fiction short films. The initiative is aimed at DAMA members who wish to develop projects designed to be filmed in a single shooting day and with a maximum of three locations within the same city.
The call exclusively accepts fiction short films and does not admit documentaries, animation projects, series, or feature films. Selected projects advance to a final pitching stage, where finalists present their proposals before an industry jury. One winning project is then chosen for production support.
Applications will be open from May 14 to June 10, 2026, with the deadline set at 2:00 p.m. (Spanish mainland time). Each participant may submit up to two projects. Among the finalists, one winning project will receive production support of up to €30,000.
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DAMA Cortos
The 2025 call for Cine Chileno del Futuro (Finalization line) is aimed at Chilean feature films (fiction or nonfiction) in the rough cut or post-production stage. Projects must be directed by Chilean filmmakers or permanent residents, and filmed mostly in Chile. The submission deadline is June 10, 2025.
Selected projects will receive specialized mentoring in editing and finalization strategies. Monetary awards ($1,200,000 CLP per category), post-production services from Atómica and Sonamos, and an internationalization prize supported by CAIA will be granted.
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SOUTHERN ENCOUNTERS - Fic Valdivia - Completion
The Sentiero Film Factory – Film Pitch is an international short film screenplay competition open to directors and screenwriters from any country. Participants can submit original screenplays of up to 20 pages in Italian or English, with no genre or style restrictions. Selected projects will have the opportunity to present a live pitch during the festival, which will take place from September 18 to 26, 2026, in Florence, Italy. Participation in the live pitch is mandatory to be eligible for awards.
The submission deadline is June 1, 2026, for all materials. This section of the festival allows creators to present their projects to producers and industry professionals, providing opportunities for development and funding. The Film Pitch focuses on direct interaction between creators and experts, fostering networking and international visibility for short film projects.
In summary, it is an ideal platform for filmmakers seeking professional support, international exposure, and the chance to turn their screenplay into a tangible audiovisual project.
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Sentiero Film Factory - FILM PITCH
