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
Umorea Lab Getxon calls for comedy short film projects in an advanced stage of development. Applicants must submit a team consisting of a screenwriter, director, and producer, along with a complete script and documentation outlining the project and production plan. All materials must be in Spanish or Basque.
The lab provides a professional pitching platform, where selected projects are presented to a jury and industry professionals. Participants can receive mentorship, technical support, and access to resources for the production and distribution of their short films.
In addition to the public presentation, the program promotes networking and training, including talks, roundtables, and activities with sector experts. Its main goal is to increase the visibility of new talent in audiovisual comedy and to facilitate the creation of innovative, high-quality projects.
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UMOREA LAB GETXON
VdR–Pitching is the highly competitive international financing and co-production platform of the Festival, showcasing 15 projects in development with artistic ambition and international potential, ready to be launched into production.
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VdR–Pitching
The VdR–Work in Progress Showcase, taking place during the VdR–Industry Days (April 6–9, 2025) in Nyon, Switzerland, is an exclusive presentation of projects nearing completion, aimed at film professionals. These include festival representatives, post-production funders, production facilities, sales agents, distributors, TV buyers, and more.
The presentations will be followed by carefully curated one-on-one meetings designed to establish new partnerships that help secure final funding and explore future distribution opportunities.
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VdR–Work in Progress
The Rough Cut Lab, taking place during the VdR–Industry Days (April 6–9, 2025) in Nyon, Switzerland, is a competitive lab designed to support filmmakers during the editing process, helping them find the best creative direction for their films.
As part of the VdR–Industry program, this workshop focuses on four rough cuts, developed in collaboration with the filmmaking teams and mentors, who are experienced editors and industry professionals. Participation in this lab, conceived as a springboard for creative documentaries, also provides an opportunity for curated meetings with a wide range of buyers attending the industry program.
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VdR–Rough Cut Lab
