This section of Ventana Sur is intended to promote Latin American fiction films in their post-production stage.
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SOUTH WINDOW - First cut
La convocatoria al IDFA Forum 2025 está abierta desde el 2 de junio hasta el 25 de julio de 2025. El foro se celebra en noviembre en Ámsterdam, como parte del Festival IDFA. Se pueden presentar documentales creativos, en formato de largometraje, serie o proyecto inmersivo/interactivo, en una de cuatro categorías: Forum Pitch, Rough Cut Presentations, Producers Connection y DocLab Forum.
Los proyectos deben estar en desarrollo, producción o postproducción. Se requiere material audiovisual (teaser, clip o rough cut), sinopsis, plan de financiación y estrategia de producción. Si el proyecto es preseleccionado, se solicitará más documentación en agosto.
El IDFA Forum es una plataforma clave para conectar con financiadores, distribuidores y coproductores internacionales.
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IDFA - Forum
The Ikusmira Berriak 2025 call seeks audiovisual projects in development that bring new perspectives and approaches to contemporary cinema. It is aimed at emerging filmmakers who wish to develop their projects in a professional and collaborative environment. Innovative and original proposals are especially valued, with no limitations on genre or theme. The program provides space, time, context, and resources for the development of the selected projects.
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SSIFF - Ikusmira Berriak
The Navarra, Tierra de Cine 2025 short film contest will select 10 fiction projects set in Navarre locations for shooting and tourism promotion. Anyone over 18, regardless of nationality, may participate with an original script up to 10 minutes long. The submission deadline is August 10, 2025. Selected projects will receive logistical support, accommodation, and mentoring, and will attend a project incubator in August. The film must be shot in Navarre and delivered by November 19, 2025. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best short films, acting, photography, and audience favorite, with a first prize of €2,500. Registration requires sending the script, project proposal, production plan, and personal documents in a single PDF.
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Short Film Contest Navarra, Land of Cinema
The RTVE ABYCINE Talent Award for Best Short Film Project is an initiative by RTVE and the Abycine Foundation to support the production of fiction short films. The prize is €15,000 (VAT included), dedicated to producing the winning film, supervised by RTVE.
Eligible participants are Spanish registered production companies with fiction projects up to 20 minutes long. Projects related to Castilla-La Mancha are especially valued. Each company may submit up to two projects, with a €12 entry fee per project.
The submission deadline is July 30, 2025. Projects must be sent as a single PDF including script, synopsis, director’s statement, shooting plan, budget, financing plan, and additional documents.
Up to 5 projects will be selected to pitch at Abycine Lanza (October 21-24, 2025). The short film will premiere at the 2026 Abycine Festival and be broadcast on RTVE Play. RTVE holds exclusive rights for one year and perpetual broadcast rights.
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ABYCINE LAUNCHES – AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
