The 9th In Vitro BFM, part of the Bogotá Short Film Market, is open for submissions from July 16 to September 15, 2025. This program supports emerging filmmakers by awarding approximately $50,000 USD to produce their first professional short film. Eligible projects must be in pre-production or production phases.
Applicants must submit a completed application including the script, budget, and production plan in Spanish or English. A specialized committee will evaluate projects based on creativity, production feasibility, cultural impact, and distribution potential.
Selected filmmakers will participate in training and networking activities during the festival. Results will be announced on October 24, 2025, at the Cinemateca de Bogotá. In Vitro BFM aims to boost new directors' careers and promote audiovisual production in Colombia.
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In Vitro BOGOSHORTS Film Market
The BFM Incubator call is open from July 16 to September 15, 2025. It targets short film or web series projects (fiction, documentary, or animation) in development, pre-production, shooting, or post-production, led by a director–producer team.
At least 20% of the budget must be secured, in cash or in-kind. The director or producer must have prior professional recognition (participation in Bogoshorts, international festivals, or funds such as the FDC).
Selected projects will access mentoring, one-on-one meetings, and networking to boost international co‑production opportunities. Top projects will gain fast-tracks to Clermont-Ferrand Euro Connection 2026, Emergente Cine Lab, and ECAM Forum in Madrid.
Results will be announced on October 24, 2025, during the Revelation Night at Cinemateca de Bogotá.
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Incubadora BOGOSHORTS Film Market
Berlinale Talents is the talent development program of the Berlin International Film Festival, with project development labs taking place digitally at the end of January and an on-site summit with panels, discussions and networking opportunities during the Berlinale each February month.
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Berlinale Talents
Flipbook BFM is a call from the Bogotá Short Film Market for animated short film projects at any stage: development, pre-production, production, or post-production. It is aimed at Ibero-American teams composed of a director and a producer. Projects must have at least 20% of their budget secured, in cash or in-kind, and one team member must have prior experience recognized in international festivals or audiovisual funds.
The call is open from July 16 to September 15, 2025. Selected projects will receive mentoring, meetings with companies, and networking opportunities to foster partnerships and co-productions. Results will be announced on October 24, 2025, at the Cinemateca de Bogotá.
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Flipbook BOGOSHORTS Film Market
The Creative Production Workshop (TPC Panama 2025) is an intensive lab for film projects in early development. It focuses on strengthening the producer–director team working on a first or second feature (fiction, documentary, or hybrid).
The workshop will take place July 28 – August 3, 2025 in Panama. Filmmakers from 14 Central American and Caribbean countries are eligible. Applications close on July 3, 2025. 14 scholarships are available, covering tuition, accommodation, meals, and local transport (not international flights).
The program offers masterclasses, one‑on‑one mentorships, and networking, with international experts like Cristina Gallego and Diana Bustamante. It is ideal for those seeking to boost their project’s creative and production strategy.
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Creative Production Workshop
