Histeria Lab is a workshop dedicated to the development of film projects in the genres of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. It is part of the Histeria International Fantastic Film Festival, held in San José, Costa Rica. Its goal is to provide filmmakers with tools and guidance to enhance their projects and facilitate their entry into the market. During the workshop, participants receive training and personalized advice from national and international professionals in areas such as screenwriting, direction, production, and pitching. Activities include masterclasses, individual sessions, and the preparation of a pitch, which is presented at the end of the event.
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Hysteria Lab
Selected projects will compete for support in post-production services (conformity, color grading, sound mixing, DCP mastering, among others) and will be showcased in a private screening for national and international juries, sales agents, distributors, exhibitors, and other industry professionals during the festival days.
Ibero-American feature films (fiction, documentary, and/or essay) with a final cut or in an advanced editing state are eligible. Support in post-production services will be provided for one project.
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Work In Progress (WIP) Ibero-America - Feature Film - FICCI
AFM es el principal evento de adquisición, desarrollo y networking cinematográfico, en el que se cierran acuerdos de distribución y financiación de películas por valor de más de 1.000 millones de dólares cada año, tanto para películas terminadas como para aquellas que se encuentran en todas las etapas de desarrollo. Más orientado a los negocios que cualquier otro evento cinematográfico, miles de profesionales de todos los rincones de nuestra industria se reúnen en AFM para desarrollar, exhibir, descubrir, financiar y licenciar miles de películas y proyectos independientes destinados a las audiencias de todo el mundo.
En AFM, los participantes también pueden asistir a The AFM Sessions, más de 30 conferencias y paneles de clase mundial, y conectarse con los tomadores de decisiones de la comunidad cinematográfica independiente, todo en un solo lugar conveniente.
AFM es el único mercado de ventas producido por los independientes para nuestra industria.
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American Film Market
The Locarno Residency is a program by the Locarno Film Festival supporting emerging filmmakers developing their first feature film. The 2025 call is open until June 3, 2025. The program has two phases: first, an in-person meeting during the festival in August where 10 participants present their projects to a jury, which selects three outstanding projects. The second phase offers one year of personalized mentoring, including online sessions and in-person meetings, with travel and accommodation expenses covered. One selected project will receive the Dopodomani Prize, worth 3,000 CHF. Requirements include being under 40 years old, having short film experience, and presenting a project in English for a first feature to be shot after September 2026. The application fee is 30 CHF. It’s an excellent opportunity for filmmakers seeking professional support and international exposure.
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Locarno Residency
