IDFAcademy 2026 es un programa intensivo de formación organizado por el International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), dirigido a directores y productores emergentes de documental que estén realizando su primer o segundo largometraje. El programa busca fortalecer el desarrollo artístico y profesional de sus participantes mediante talleres, charlas, estudios de caso y actividades de networking con destacados profesionales de la industria documental internacional.
La convocatoria está abierta a postulantes de todo el mundo y se llevará a cabo de manera presencial en Ámsterdam, Países Bajos, del 12 al 15 de noviembre de 2026. Las postulaciones estarán abiertas del 1 de junio al 1 de agosto de 2026, siendo esta última la fecha límite para aplicar. La selección contempla aproximadamente 100 participantes internacionales. Aunque el programa no está centrado en un proyecto específico, se recomienda que los postulantes cuenten con un proyecto documental en desarrollo o una película recientemente finalizada para aprovechar mejor la experiencia formativa.
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IDFAcademy
The Venice Production Bridge 2026, part of the Venice International Film Festival in Italy, is an international audiovisual industry market focused on supporting film financing, co-production and project development. It brings together producers, funds, sales agents, distributors and industry professionals from around the world.
The call accepts international fiction, documentary and animation projects, mainly feature-length productions, including projects in development, production, post-production and seeking financing opportunities. Its main programs include pitch sessions, work-in-progress presentations and professional market meetings, such as the Venice Gap-Financing Market and Final Cut in Venice.
The 2026 edition of the Venice Production Bridge will take place from September 3 to 9, 2026, within the framework of the Venice International Film Festival. Submission deadlines vary according to each section: Venice Gap-Financing Market closes on April 30, 2026, Final Cut in Venice closes on June 9, 2026, and Book Adaptation Rights Market closes on May 25, 2026.
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Venice Production Bridge
Munich Film Up! is an international mentorship and residency program for emerging filmmakers developing their first fiction feature film. It is aimed at film students in their final year or recent graduates (up to three years) looking to advance their screenplay development.
The program provides seven months of support, including personalized mentoring, online workshops, and a three-week residency at one of the partner residencies. Participants begin their journey at Munich’s Future Storytellers Festival, where they connect with industry professionals and fellow filmmakers.
The program concludes at the Cannes Film Festival, where projects are presented to the industry and the Kirch Foundation Award is granted, offering €5,000 to the winning project for further development.
Key dates for the 2025/26 edition are from June 23 to August 1, 2025. Munich Film Up! is a unique opportunity for emerging filmmakers seeking professional support and international visibility for their first feature film.
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BIFF LAB
Berlinale Talents 2026 is a professional development program of the Berlin International Film Festival, taking place from February 13 to 18, 2026. Applications are open until September 3, 2025, for filmmakers and creators with proven experience in feature films, short films, series, or telefilms, across genres like fiction, documentary, hybrids, or virtual reality. Projects must be in advanced development stages and have had festival presence or recognized distribution. Selected participants will join workshops, mentoring, and labs to enhance their careers and expand their international network. Applications are submitted online by completing a professional profile and presenting a project. There is no application fee, but travel and accommodation costs are the participant’s responsibility.
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Berlinale Talents
BOGOSHORTS Film Market (BFM) 2026 invites audiovisual companies, institutions and industry organizations to participate in one of Ibero-America’s leading markets dedicated to short films. The program brings together production companies, distributors, sales agents, film festivals, film schools, funding bodies, streaming platforms and audiovisual service providers to foster business opportunities, strategic partnerships and professional networking.
Selected organizations will take part in industry meetings, networking activities and one-on-one sessions with filmmakers, producers and short film projects participating in the market. BOGOSHORTS Film Market will be held in Bogotá, Colombia, from December 1–8, 2026, as part of the 24th Bogotá Short Film Festival – BOGOSHORTS.
Applications are open from April 9 to August 6, 2026, and the selected organizations will be announced on October 23, 2026.
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BOGOSHORTS Film Market
