IBERMEDIA NEXT is an initiative of the IBERMEDIA Program aimed at applying new technologies in the field of digital animation and audiovisual content with a high percentage of animation. To be eligible for this aid, co-development between Spanish, Portuguese or Italian production companies with Latin American individuals or legal entities from Member States of the IBERMEDIA Program will be necessary.
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IBERMEDIA NEXT
The Europe–Latin America Co-Production Forum of the San Sebastián International Film Festival is an industry initiative designed to support film projects in development and strengthen co-production opportunities between Europe and Latin America. The 2026 call was open to production companies with fiction, non-fiction, animation, and transmedia or multiplatform projects linked to cinema, with a minimum running time of 60 minutes. European projects were required to demonstrate a direct connection with Latin America.
Applications were accepted from April 15 to June 15, 2026 (11:59 PM GMT+2). Selected projects will take part in pitching sessions and one-to-one meetings with potential partners, financiers, and industry professionals. The forum will be held from September 21 to 23, 2026, as part of the industry activities of the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival, which will take place in Spain from September 18 to 26, 2026.
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SSIFF - Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum
LAB-PNR is a training and development lab designed to support emerging filmmakers, screenwriters, directors, and producers in the creation of their professional short films. After three successful editions, it has become a benchmark within Spain’s emerging film industry. The 2025 edition offers an intensive space to enhance the aesthetic and narrative quality of selected projects, improve their dossiers, and prepare them for a final pitch in front of industry professionals.
Eight projects will be selected from members of PNR, SGAE, and/or DAMA, whose creators are involved as directors, producers, and/or screenwriters. Participants will receive masterclasses, one-on-one consultations with industry experts, and leave the lab with strong materials ready to present to funding bodies and potential investors.
The lab will take place in Madrid at SGAE headquarters from June 2 to 5, 2025. Selected participants (up to two per project) will receive full scholarships covering all lab activities, including breakfast and lunch during the sessions. Travel and accommodation expenses must be covered by the participants.
The LAB concludes with a final pitch in September, during the Industry Section of the Madrid-PNR Film Festival, offering a valuable opportunity to connect with production companies, distributors, and streaming platforms.
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LAB-PNR
FantastiKa 2026 is a co-production forum focused on fantasy and horror projects in Ibero-America. The call for submissions is open from December 8, 2025, to February 15, 2026, allowing participation from producers and projects across the Ibero-American region.
The main event, the Pitching Forum, will take place online from March 25 to 27, 2026, providing a platform for creators and audiovisual industry professionals to connect. FantastiKa accepts fiction projects in development, including feature films and series, with a special focus on science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres.
The forum is designed to foster co-production and facilitate connections with potential partners and distributors, offering a professional environment for pitching and market exposure. It is an exclusive opportunity for projects in the development stage seeking support, visibility, and strategic partnerships within the Ibero-American audiovisual industry.
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Pitching Forum - Fantastika
