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Frist 31 Mai 2026
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The VdR–Work in Progress call from the Visions du Réel festival targets feature-length documentaries in the advanced stages of post-production. Projects must have at least 10 minutes of edited material and will have the chance to be presented to industry professionals such as distributors, sales agents, TV channels, and festivals.
Projects from all over the world are eligible, as long as they are feature-length documentaries nearing completion. Selection is based on artistic quality, international potential, financial viability, and the experience of the team. Attendance of both the director and producer at the event is mandatory if selected.
The main goal is to facilitate professional connections, access to finishing funds, and support the film’s distribution and festival strategy. Applications are submitted online in English, with English subtitles required for audiovisual material in other languages, and a small participation fee applies. Selected projects receive accreditation, pitch training, and participation in presentations and one-on-one meetings with industry professionals.
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VdR–Work in Progress
La convocatoria Writers’ Vision Pitch de Seriencamp está dirigida a creadores de series de ficción interesados en presentar sus proyectos en desarrollo. Las postulaciones para la edición 2026 estarán abiertas hasta el 18 de enero de 2026, mientras que el pitch en vivo se realizará los 9 y 10 de junio de 2026 en Colonia, Alemania, incluyendo un entrenamiento obligatorio el primer día.
La convocatoria acepta proyectos de cualquier nacionalidad, siempre que estén escritos en inglés, y recibe todo tipo de géneros de ficción, desde drama y thriller hasta comedia y ciencia ficción. El objetivo principal es dar visibilidad a series en desarrollo, permitiendo a los guionistas presentar su primera temporada ante profesionales de la industria y acceder a oportunidades de networking y mentoría.
Solo se aceptan series de ficción con un mínimo de cuatro episodios, incluyendo miniseries y formatos cortos adaptados al formato serial, mientras que no se reciben proyectos documentales, animados o infantiles. Los participantes deben ser los autores originales o contar con los derechos sobre el proyecto, y este no debe estar vinculado a productoras o distribuidores previamente. La convocatoria ofrece una plataforma para potenciar el proyecto y facilitar su visibilidad internacional.
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Writers's Vision Pitch - Seriencamp
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
IBICINE ScriptLab is a script development laboratory-residency based in Ibiza, Spain, focused on fiction feature film projects. The call is open to both national and international applicants, with no restrictions on genre, as long as the projects are original, unpublished works with a minimum length of 60 minutes.
The program is designed exclusively for screenplay development and combines online mentoring sessions with an in-person residency. Activities include script consultancy, industry meetings, and live pitching sessions. Short films, TV projects, and series are not eligible.
Applications open on December 17, 2025, and close on January 15, 2026. The program will take place between March and April 2026, with online sessions followed by an on-site residency in Ibiza from April 8 to April 12, 2026, concluding with industry presentations during the event.
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Ibicine ScriptLab
The VdR–Development Lab is a nine-month long incubator for the development of creative documentaries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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VdR–Development Lab
