Its aim is to bring together the best of international rural auteur cinema, promoting the discovery and dissemination of its unique stories and scenarios.
Deadline 10 August 2025
Prize 9,000€
MECAS (Mercado del Cine Casi Hecho) is an annual event held within the framework of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival. Its aim is to promote the internationalization of film projects in advanced postproduction stages or with a first cut, facilitating contact between filmmakers and industry professionals.
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MECAS (Mercado del cine casi hecho)
The 4th edition of the Film Financing Market (FFM) will take place in October 2025 during the Sitges Festival. The call is open from May 15 to June 30 and accepts fiction feature film projects in development or production stages. National projects must have a budget over 1 million euros and at least 60% guaranteed funding; Ibero-American projects require a minimum budget of 500,000 euros and 50% guaranteed funding. Applicants must submit a synopsis, script, detailed budget, financing plan, and marketing strategy. Selected projects gain free festival access and opportunities to meet investors and co-producers. Participants must commit to attend activities and include the Film Financing Market logo in credits. Registration costs range from €100 to €150 plus VAT, depending on submission date.
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Film Financing Market (FFM) - Sitges
MECAS (Cine por Hacer) is a section of the Mercado del Cine Casi Hecho, an annual event held at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival. It is aimed at film projects in the development stage, supporting emerging filmmakers from Europe and Latin America in securing financing and establishing professional connections. The goal is to promote independent cinema through mentoring, industry meetings, and awards that help bring projects to completion.
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MECAS (Cine por hacer)
ECAM Films to Come is an initiative organized by the Escuela de Cinematografía y del Audiovisual de la Comunidad de Madrid (ECAM). This event is designed to support and promote film projects in development, providing a platform for emerging filmmakers and productions in pre-production or development phases to find financing, co-productions, and visibility within the industry.
During the event, selected projects are presented to film professionals such as producers, distributors, festival programmers, and other key players in the industry, with the goal of building partnerships and advancing the production of the films.
The program also includes training sessions, mentoring, and networking opportunities for filmmakers, aiming to promote independent cinema and support auteur-driven projects.
For more details on dates and how to participate, you can visit the official ECAM website.
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ECAM Films to Come
The "Last Push" call of the ECAM Forum is aimed at feature films that are in the post-production phase. Its goal is to support the completion of cinematic projects by connecting filmmakers with industry professionals, such as festival programmers, distributors, and sales agents.
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ECAM Last Push
