The National Producers’ Meetup – Animation 2025, organized by the Audiovisuals, Cinema and Interactive Media Directorate of the Colombian Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Knowledge, marks the 20th anniversary of the Encuentros program. This call seeks to support Colombian animated feature films, short films, and series in development, providing training in creative production, financing, and distribution. Selected projects will benefit from personalized mentoring, workshops, and networking sessions with industry experts, culminating in a public pitch session with key players and agents. The submission period runs from July 18 to August 12, 2025, until 5:00 p.m. (Colombia time). The online activities will take place from September 30 to October 3, 2025, and the in‑person phase will be held from October 9 to 15, 2025, during the Bogotá International Film Festival (BIFF).
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National Meeting of Producers – Animation
Clúster MIA – Women in the Audiovisual Industry is a call organized by the International Human Rights Film Festival (FICDEH) to support audiovisual projects led by women in Colombia.
Eligible applicants are women directors, producers, or filmmakers who are Colombian or foreign residents in Colombia and hold full rights to their projects. This is not an open international call.
Proposals are accepted in fiction feature films, documentaries, fiction series, music videos, animation, and indigenous short documentaries. Projects may be in development, production, or post-production, depending on the category.
Applications must include a PDF dossier with synopsis, director’s and producer’s notes, financing plan, budget, and other required materials.
The deadline is August 8, 2025, and the Clúster will run from August 31 to September 9, 2025, offering workshops, mentorships, and pitching sessions with industry professionals.
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Clúster MIA
Docs in Progress FIDOCS + Conecta Call for Projects
This program selects Latin American documentary projects in advanced editing stages. Open to feature-length films between 40 and 120 minutes, with no prior public screening, the projects must be directed or produced by Latin American talents. The application period is from June 2 to July 28, 2025. The program consists of two phases: a virtual stage with personalized mentoring during the Santiago International Documentary Festival (FIDOCS) from November 19 to 26, 2025, and an in-person phase in Santiago, Chile, during the Conecta audiovisual market from December 9 to 12, 2025. Selected projects receive private screenings, industry feedback, and networking opportunities. There is no cost to apply; a participation fee of USD 60 applies if selected. Awards include support for editing, sound mixing, and invitations to other festivals. This international call aims to strengthen Latin American documentary filmmaking and connect creators with regional and global industry players.
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Docs in Progress FIDOCS + Conecta
“Break On Time” is an international screenplay competition organized by ISII Group, based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. It is open to screenwriters of legal age with professional experience in the audiovisual industry. The contest accepts fiction, animation, documentary, and series projects—individual scripts must not exceed 59 minutes, while series can include up to 10 episodes of 60 minutes.
Entrants must submit three versions of their script (first draft, second draft, and final version) combined into a single PDF file. The submission window for the 2025 edition ran from May 19 to August 1. The awards ceremony is held in November in Madrid, where winners are announced.
The jury features acclaimed film and TV professionals such as Marta Etura, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Ernesto Alterio. Several prizes are awarded, including five special mentions. The competition aims to spotlight innovative screenplays with cinematic vision and strong production potential.
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Break On Time
The Meet Them! program is an initiative by the Industry Department of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, aimed at bringing together audiovisual professionals from various regions. Its goal is to provide direct access to the festival, expand networking opportunities, and promote collaboration on film projects. Producers, directors, and other professionals with projects in development, pre-production, or production are selected, primarily feature films and documentaries with international co-production potential. The call is launched through local or national entities, which manage registration and participant selection. Selected participants join networking activities, presentations, and meetings during the festival. Applications typically require submitting a project technical sheet, dossier, CV, and motivation letter by the established deadline. It is a unique opportunity to connect with the global film industry and boost project visibility and funding.
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SSIFF - Meet Them!
