The Industry Academy Chile is an intensive training program created by the Locarno Film Festival in 2014, designed to foster innovation among young professionals in the film industry. The program focuses on key areas such as distribution, sales, film marketing, exhibition, and festival programming.
This program is developed in collaboration with SANFIC (Santiago International Film Festival) in Chile, with the goal of providing participants with practical and strategic tools to strengthen their skills in the audiovisual industry. The Industry Academy Chile takes place within the framework of SANFIC, a major platform for independent Latin American and global cinema.
Throughout the program, participants have the opportunity to attend masterclasses, workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking activities, which allow them to expand their contacts and strengthen their presence in the international market. Additionally, the selected participants receive training on essential industry aspects, such as the development and commercialization of film projects, international distribution, and the dynamics of film festivals.
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Industry Academy Chile
The Industry Academy Brasil is an intensive training program created by the Locarno Film Festival in 2014, designed to foster innovation among young professionals in the film industry, focusing on areas such as distribution, sales, film marketing, exhibition, and festival programming. This program is aimed at young professionals with the goal of providing them with strategic tools to enhance their skills and strengthen their presence in the international film market.
The program takes place within the framework of BrLab, a renowned event in Brazil dedicated to the training, development, and support of the audiovisual industry in Latin America. BrLab is a key space for cinema professionals seeking to improve their projects, gain knowledge about the global industry, and strengthen their network of contacts. During the program, participants have the opportunity to engage in workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking activities, focusing on key aspects such as the internationalization and distribution of film projects, as well as financing and marketing strategy.
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Industry Academy Brasil
The Huesca International Film Festival launches the first edition of Pitching HIFF, a call for emerging filmmakers residing in Spain with short films in development (not completed). The aim is to connect new talent with producers interested in supporting short films. Projects can be fiction, documentary, non-fiction, or animation, up to 30 minutes long. Submission is free via Festhome until May 6, 2025.
Selected projects will be presented in a pitching session (10 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A) on June 11, 2025, either in person or online, during HIFF’s 53rd edition. Required materials include a dossier, CV, director’s statement, and script or treatment. Selected projects receive a diploma and exposure to producers.
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PITCHING - Festival Internacional De Cine De Huesca
Sunny Side of the Doc 2025 es un mercado internacional líder dedicado al documental y contenido factual, que tendrá lugar del 23 al 26 de junio de 2025 en La Rochelle, Francia. Reúne a más de 2,000 profesionales de 60 países, incluyendo productores, distribuidores, broadcasters y plataformas digitales.
El evento ofrece más de 70 sesiones, pitchings temáticos (Ciencia, Historia, Cultura, Nuevas Voces, entre otros), proyecciones, keynotes y experiencias inmersivas. Es un punto clave para el networking, la coproducción y la venta internacional de documentales.
Participan delegados, expositores, tomadores de decisiones y periodistas. Iniciativas como el pabellón de Canadá, organizado por Telefilm, brindan apoyo y visibilidad a talentos nacionales.
Con sede en el Espace Encan, a pasos del centro de la ciudad, el evento facilita la movilidad con transporte eléctrico gratuito para los acreditados.
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Sunny Side of the Doc - Market
Syncro Lab is the training, industry, and critical thinking space of the Syncro Film Fest, aimed at filmmakers, students, and professionals of independent auteur cinema. This call invites participants to join workshops, project labs, roundtables, and industry meetings focused on short films. The goal is to promote creation, circulation, and critical reflection on cinema as an artistic practice. Syncro Lab offers a collaborative environment where participants can develop their projects, connect with peers, and rethink contemporary filmmaking.
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Syncro Lab
