Deadline 15 October 2026
Prize 4,400€
NaNo Film Market 2026, the industry section of the NaNo Film Festival, will take place in Naples, Italy, from September 29 to October 3, 2026. The call is aimed at short film authors and producers and features two main sections: NaNo Development Lab and Industry Showcase.
The Development Lab will select six unreleased short film projects in development—three fiction and three documentary—with a maximum expected running time of 20 minutes. The program includes intensive training, project development, and a Pitching Day in front of producers, sales agents, and distributors. The Industry Showcase will select five short films of up to 30 minutes, either in advanced post-production or completed, seeking distribution, rights sales, or acquisition opportunities.
Applications are free, and the call does not establish an exclusive nationality restriction. Selected participants must attend the required activities, including a preliminary online session and the in-person program in Naples.
The final application deadline is September 10, 2026, and selected projects will be notified on September 21, 2026.
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NaNo Film Market
Brasil CineMundi – International Coproduction Meeting is a Brazilian cinema market event that takes place in annual and consecutive editions since 2010, in Belo Horizonte (MG). Consolidated as a market environment and platform for networking and business, the event builds connections between the Brazilian production and the audiovisual industry. Every year, dozens of audiovisual professionals gather to learn from and do business with future feature-length Brazilian cinema projects.
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Brasil CineMundi – Encuentro Internacional de Coproducción
The Central America and the Caribbean Cinematographic Project Development Workshop is an annual call aimed at supporting filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers from the region in the development of film projects, whether fiction, documentary, or hybrid. Organized by the Ibermedia Program, the workshop offers comprehensive advice in key areas such as script, direction, production, and distribution. Each year, up to 15 projects in advanced stages of development are selected, receiving mentorship from international experts and the opportunity to establish partnerships with other industry professionals. Participants also receive scholarships to cover the expenses of their participation. This initiative aims to enhance the visibility and feasibility of regional projects, fostering potential co-productions and connections with international investors and distributors.
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Central America and the Caribbean Cinematographic Project Development Workshop
The Atlàntida Mallorca Talents Lab (AMTL) call is aimed at feature films in the development stage, providing support through mentorship, training, and networking opportunities. The 2026 edition will take place from July 28 to 30 in Mallorca, Spain.
Applications are open from December 15, 2025, to February 28, 2026. Projects of any genre or theme are accepted, including fiction, documentary, and animation. While the main focus has been on production companies with a presence in Spain, international projects may also apply, depending on individual evaluation.
The lab offers pitching sessions in front of industry professionals, group development workshops, and personalized meetings for guidance in production, distribution, and marketing. Its goal is to help projects secure financing and move toward full production. This call is ideal for filmmakers seeking professional guidance and exposure within a well-established film festival environment.
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Atlàntida Mallorca Talents Lab
Ideatoon 2026, organized by Pixelatl, is a call for animated project development aimed at Latin American creators with international market potential. The program focuses on early-stage development, requiring participants to submit a Pitch Bible for animated series or feature films. It is designed to strengthen projects through training, pitching sessions, and industry connections with international executives.
The application deadline is June 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Mexico City time). Selected projects are announced on June 25, 2026, followed by an intensive Bootcamp held from July 28 to 30, 2026. The process concludes during the Ideatoon Summit at the Pixelatl Festival in November 2026, where final pitches are presented to producers and distributors, and the winning project is announced on November 14, 2026.
Although the program is based in Mexico, it is open to creators from all Latin American countries. It accepts only animated projects in development, primarily series and feature films, rather than completed works. The initiative includes training sessions, mentorship, and access to a professional audiovisual market aimed at facilitating industry connections and project financing.
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Pixelatl - Ideatoon
