Sony Pictures presents an innovative initiative aimed at discovering fiction series projects that address stories related to diversity and inclusion. We are looking for narratives that celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and resonate in the Latin audiovisual market. This program represents a boost for these stories and an opportunity for new talents in the industry, who will benefit from a six-month learning process.
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PITCH - Sony Pictures Television
The VS – CORTOS 2025 call is a section of the Ventana Sur market dedicated to Latin American short films in advanced post‑production or finalized with a world premiere available. The submission deadline is September 15, 2025, and the market takes place from December 1 to 5, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Eligible films must be up to 29 minutes long and originate from Latin America or majority Latin American co‑productions, meaning international submissions are accepted within that regional scope. Projects must be un‑premiered (no prior public screenings) and without confirmed sales agents, and at least one representative must be available to attend in person. The call accepts all film genres in the short film format and forms part of a professional audiovisual market, offering mentorships, curated screenings, business meetings, and networking to help position shorts internationally. Selected films will be announced in late October 2025 and must deliver final screening materials by November 14, 2025.
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Short Films – VENTANA SUR
Ventana Sur Series 2025 is an audiovisual market dedicated to fiction and non-fiction series projects in advanced stages of development. It will take place from December 1 to 5, 2025, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is open to Latin American projects and co-productions with regional companies. The application period was from August 18 to September 25, 2025.
Selected participants present their projects to executives, distributors, and industry agents, taking part in one-on-one meetings, workshops, panels, and networking sessions. This enhances international visibility and creates opportunities for financing, distribution, and co-production. The platform provides strategic guidance, access to key contacts, and potential commercial partnerships.
Although no direct monetary prizes are awarded, Ventana Sur Series serves as a professional accelerator, connecting projects with industry decision-makers and promoting their development and international reach. Participation provides practical market experience, exposure to the industry, and concrete opportunities to grow and consolidate the series.
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Series – VENTANA SUR
El American Film Market (AFM) 2025 se llevará a cabo del 11 al 16 de noviembre en Los Ángeles, California. Es uno de los mercados cinematográficos independientes más importantes del mundo, donde se generan acuerdos de distribución, financiación y promoción por valor de miles de millones de dólares.
El evento reúne a productores, distribuidores, compradores y profesionales de la industria para presentar proyectos, establecer contactos y participar en conferencias y paneles especializados. Entre las actividades destacadas se incluyen la Pitch Conference, donde los cineastas pueden presentar proyectos mediante un video de dos minutos, y programas de apoyo a empresas de ventas de cine.
La convocatoria está abierta a profesionales del cine interesados en exhibir, financiar o vender proyectos cinematográficos. Es una oportunidad para ampliar redes, obtener visibilidad internacional y conocer las tendencias del mercado independiente. La participación permite establecer conexiones estratégicas con actores clave de la industria global del cine y acceder a conocimientos prácticos sobre producción, distribución y comercialización de películas.
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American Film Market
CPH:FORUM is an international funding and co-production forum that is part of the CPH:DOX festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. The call is open to projects from around the world, with a focus on Scandinavia and Europe. It mainly accepts documentary and creative projects, including works that explore the intersection of fiction and non-fiction, auteur documentaries, investigative filmmaking, visual art, and science-related projects.
The forum features different industry areas, such as pitching to financiers and co-producers, and the CPH:ROUGHCUT section for projects in post-production seeking distribution. There are also training and collaboration programs for project development, although these have specific application requirements.
It accepts feature films and series of 52 minutes or longer, as well as complementary formats like short films or non-linear pieces within larger projects. The CPH:FORUM 2026 application opens on September 3, 2025, and closes on November 5, 2025. The event will take place from March 16 to 19, 2026.
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CPH:FORUM
