One of the most important festivals in the world. Event recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) and short films-qualifying festival for the Oscar® Awards.
Prazo de entrega 31 Julho 2025
Prémio 11,000€
This section of Ventana Sur is intended to promote Latin American fiction films in their post-production stage.
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SOUTH WINDOW - First cut
The IDFA Forum 2025 call for entries is open from June 2 to July 25, 2025. The forum takes place in November in Amsterdam, during the IDFA Festival. Creators can submit creative documentaries (feature-length, series, or immersive/interactive projects) in one of four categories: Forum Pitch, Rough Cut Presentations, Producers Connection, or DocLab Forum.
Projects must be in development, production, or post-production. Submissions require audiovisual material (teaser, clip, or rough cut), synopsis, financing plan, and production strategy. If pre-selected, further materials are due in August.
IDFA Forum is a leading platform for connecting with international funders, distributors, and co-producers.
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IDFA - Forum
La 48ª Mostra Internacional de Cinema em São Paulo presenta la primera edición de su programa Works-in-Progress (WIP), dirigido a largometrajes brasileños en etapa avanzada de postproducción. La convocatoria está abierta para proyectos de ficción, documental o animación que se encuentren en fases finales como edición, corrección de color o mezcla de sonido.
El programa WIP tiene como objetivo brindar una plataforma donde cineastas puedan mostrar sus proyectos a profesionales clave de la industria audiovisual, incluyendo distribuidores, programadores de festivales y agentes de ventas internacionales. Esta iniciativa facilita la finalización, distribución y promoción de los filmes, ampliando sus oportunidades de exhibición en festivales y mercados internacionales.
Los participantes deben presentar una ficha técnica y artística, sinopsis, un trecho del filme de entre 5 y 20 minutos, y opcionalmente, una carta de intenciones y plan de distribución. La inscripción estuvo abierta hasta el 15 de julio de 2025.
Durante el evento, que se realizará del 22 al 25 de octubre de 2025, los proyectos seleccionados serán presentados en sesiones exclusivas y podrán competir por premios que apoyan la finalización de sus filmes. Esta convocatoria representa una gran oportunidad para cineastas brasileños que buscan impulsar sus obras en el panorama internacional.
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Mostra WIP
The Ikusmira Berriak 2025 call seeks audiovisual projects in development that bring new perspectives and approaches to contemporary cinema. It is aimed at emerging filmmakers who wish to develop their projects in a professional and collaborative environment. Innovative and original proposals are especially valued, with no limitations on genre or theme. The program provides space, time, context, and resources for the development of the selected projects.
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SSIFF - Ikusmira Berriak
The Navarra, Tierra de Cine 2025 short film contest will select 10 fiction projects set in Navarre locations for shooting and tourism promotion. Anyone over 18, regardless of nationality, may participate with an original script up to 10 minutes long. The submission deadline is August 10, 2025. Selected projects will receive logistical support, accommodation, and mentoring, and will attend a project incubator in August. The film must be shot in Navarre and delivered by November 19, 2025. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best short films, acting, photography, and audience favorite, with a first prize of €2,500. Registration requires sending the script, project proposal, production plan, and personal documents in a single PDF.
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Short Film Contest Navarra, Land of Cinema
