One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. Qualifier for the Oscar® and the Goya® awards; and FIAPF recognised.
Deadline 14 September 2025
Prize 91,000€
The Canary Islands International Film Market (CIIF Market) will take place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife from October 27 to 31, 2025. The call will select up to 12 projects in the National and International Section, and 5 Canary Islands projects in the Focus Canarias section. Eligible works include fiction or documentary feature films, series, and docuseries in development, at least 60 minutes long, in Spanish or English, with a minimum of 20% of the budget secured.
Selected projects will gain access to one-to-one meetings with industry professionals, pitching sessions, presentations, and networking activities. Evaluation will focus on quality, feasibility, creative talent, and innovative approaches to format and distribution.
Registration is free, with the deadline set for September 7, 2025. Selected projects must pay a fee of €100, except for Latin American entries, which are exempt. Several awards will be granted, including support for internationalization, post-production services, and special recognitions.
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CIIF Market
Catapult Film Fund es una convocatoria internacional con sede en San Francisco que apoya proyectos de documentales en etapas tempranas, enfocándose en las fases de investigación y desarrollo. Para 2025, la convocatoria está abierta desde el 6 de agosto hasta el 8 de septiembre de 2025. Los solicitantes deben presentar una carta de intención con una descripción clara del proyecto y material audiovisual de muestra.
Los ganadores reciben financiamiento para avanzar en su proyecto y mentorías virtuales personalizadas durante varios meses. Aunque la convocatoria es abierta a cineastas de todo el mundo, quienes no residan en Estados Unidos necesitan un patrocinador fiscal estadounidense. Los resultados se anuncian a finales de octubre o principios de 2026.
No hay un evento presencial para los seleccionados, pero se ofrece apoyo a distancia. Catapult Film Fund es una gran oportunidad para cineastas de no ficción que buscan respaldo creativo y económico en la etapa inicial de sus documentales.
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Catapult Film Fund
The 8th ZINEBI Networking Professional Forum 2025 is aimed at emerging filmmakers and production companies from Spain, including the Basque Country, with feature-length documentary projects of at least 60 minutes. Submissions are accepted in development or post-production, with a creative, author-driven approach to non-fiction.
Selected projects receive personalized mentorship, one-on-one sessions with industry professionals, and presentations to a specialized jury. Travel, accommodation, and per diem expenses are covered for one accredited person per project, providing visibility and professional support throughout the project’s development.
Three awards of €10,000 each will be granted: one for Basque projects, one for the rest of Spain, and one specifically for projects in development. Online follow-up sessions are also provided to support project completion and professional growth. The forum takes place within the framework of the festival’s 67th edition, including private screenings and networking opportunities with the national documentary industry.
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ZINEBI Networking
The call targets Chilean projects that have the following formats, genre or technique: Virtual Reality Projects; Augmented Reality Projects; Mixed Reality Projects; 360° videos; Convergent projects; Mixture of traditional artistic genres and digital formats; Fiction, non-fiction and interactive experimentation; Fiction, non-fiction and transmedia experimentation; Immersive theater + digital arts; Mapping; Videogame.
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Pitch XR - Mediamorfosis
The "Desafío en una Toma 2025" call is part of the DETOUR.uy New Film Festival, aimed at Uruguayan audiovisual artists and students aged 18 and over. The goal is to promote comedy short films shot in a single continuous take, with a maximum length of 5 minutes. Works must be filmed between July and September 2025 and submitted in digital format (.MP4 HD). A festival-provided opening slate is mandatory, and permissions are required for filming in public spaces. Entries must be original, not previously screened, nor available online. Submission deadline is September 14, 2025, with finalists announced on September 20 and screening during the festival's 13th edition in October 2025. The jury will assess originality, artistic value, and technical execution. This call encourages creativity and skill in Uruguayan audiovisual production.
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Detour Challenge 2025: ONE-SHOT COMEDY
