The CIBEF International Screenwriting Residency 2025 will take place in Lima, Peru, from May 27 to June 7, 2025. This program is aimed at emerging screenwriters from Ibero-America who wish to develop their original feature film fiction scripts. Applicants must be over 18 years old and proficient in Spanish. The residency offers a comprehensive experience, including workshops, masterclasses, one-on-one mentoring, and a final project pitch. To apply, participants must submit a motivational letter, biofilmography, a script synopsis, and a script outline. The cost for international participants is $1,750 USD, while Peruvian participants pay $1,500 USD. The program lasts two weeks and covers accommodation, meals, transportation, health insurance, and post-program mentoring. The application period is from April 1 to May 13, 2025.
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CIBEF - INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITING RESIDENCY
The Cinekid Script LAB open call launches in March 2025 for writers of children’s feature films or series. A cohort of 12–15 is selected to participate in a six‑month programme (October 2025–March 2026), working on an enhanced script draft with one‑on‑one coaching, workshops at the Cinekid Festival (Amsterdam) and Berlinale (Berlin), plus networking events.
Minimum materials: treatment, character descriptions, motivation letter, link to previous work.
Fees: open‑call writers cover their own participation fees; scholarships are available for writers from “low‑capacity” EU countries. A nomination route also exists, with costs covered by international partners.
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Cinekid Script LAB
The International Residency in Film Production is conceived as an academic and professional immersion experience focused on film production.
The International Residency in Cinematography for Film is a space designed to promote creativity and the practice of technical skills of students in the atmosphere of digital filmmaking. This environment will allow them to acquire new knowledge while being guided by specialized teachers in photography direction.
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CIBEF - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY IN DIRECTING OF PHOTOGRAPHY FOR FILM
The CRFIC Industry section of the 10th Costa Rica International Film Festival invites Costa Rican filmmakers to submit their feature film projects in the development stage in the PROJECT PRESENTATION FORUM category, which will be held in the city of San José during the tenth edition of the Festival.
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CRFIC - PROJECT PRESENTATION FORUM
