Polish Days is the key industry event of the New Horizons International Film Festival, held in Wrocław, Poland, from July 17 to 27, 2025. Polish Days is expected to take place mid-festival, likely between July 20–22 (dates TBC).
The call is open to Polish film projects in three categories: completed films, works in progress, and projects in development. Selected participants benefit from private screenings, pitching sessions, and one-on-one meetings with international sales agents, distributors, and festival programmers.
Industry accreditations opened on May 6, 2025, and close on June 17, 2025, or earlier if capacity is reached. Project submissions typically close between May and early June, depending on the category.
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CIBEF - International Residency in Film Directing
D’A Film Lab Barcelona 2025 was open from November 22 to December 23, 2024. During that period, projects could be submitted through the Incoproduction platform. The lab took place from March 30 to April 2, 2025, as part of the D’A – Festival de Cinema de Barcelona. The program was divided into two sections: Final Cut, aimed at Spanish feature films in postproduction, and Emerging Production, focused on emerging production companies developing their first feature film. Throughout the lab, selected projects received professional mentoring, took part in training activities, and gained access to networking opportunities within the international audiovisual industry. Additionally, one of the films participating in the Final Cut section was awarded a €20,000 prize granted by a professional jury.
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D’A Film Lab Barcelona
The GIFF Incubator 2025, part of the Guanajuato International Film Festival, invites Mexican and international filmmakers with fiction or documentary feature film projects in development. Up to 20 projects will be selected for intensive mentorships during the festival (July 25–August 4). Participants will receive guidance on script, project dossier, pitch deck, financing, festivals, distribution, and marketing strategies.
The call is open from June 4 to June 25, 2025 (2:00 PM Mexico City time), free of charge. Travel, lodging, and food costs are covered by participants. A single PDF dossier must be submitted, including synopsis, treatment, visual references, current status, team bios, and optional materials like budgets or funding plans.
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INCUBATOR - GIFF
Truxa Muxa is an artistic residency held in Malerreka, Navarra, aimed at projects in development or production in animation, video games, or hybrid formats. The residency supports proposals with strong creative identity, narrative innovation, cultural sensitivity, environmental commitment, and a sustainable, inclusive vision. Projects of various formats —such as short or feature films, series, games, interactive experiences, or installations— are welcome, as long as they fit within the three focus areas. Selected projects take part in online training, personalized mentorships, and an in-person residency from September 18 to 22, 2025. Although the submission deadline has passed, it is still possible to attend the event as a guest or observer.
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Residence - Truxa Muxa
The IDFA Bertha Fund is a financing program dedicated to supporting socially and culturally impactful documentaries, especially from developing and transitioning countries. Its goal is to facilitate the development, production, and post-production of documentary projects that promote social change and diverse voices in documentary filmmaking.
The fund offers various grant types, including support for project development, production, and post-production. Applicants must demonstrate that their work addresses relevant issues for their communities and has the potential to generate positive social impact. Priority is given to filmmakers from the Global South, supporting stories that might not reach a global audience without this backing.
Calls for applications typically open twice a year, usually in spring and summer. Applicants need to submit a complete proposal including project details, financing plan, audiovisual samples, and a motivation letter.
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IDFA Bertha Fund
