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
WIP Europa 2025 is a section of the San Sebastián Film Festival dedicated to European feature films in post-production. Its goal is to support projects with international potential, particularly first or second features and films in non-dominant languages. Up to six films will be selected and presented between September 23–25 to industry professionals such as distributors, sales agents, programmers, and post-production companies.
The call for entries is open until July 3, 2025. Eligible films must be at least 60 minutes long, produced mainly in Europe, not available on public VOD platforms, and already have a first cut.
Selected projects will compete for two awards: the WIP Europa Industry Award, which includes full post-production services and distribution in Spain, and the WIP Europa Award, which grants €10,000 to the majority producer. Selected films must commit to including festival logos and cannot withdraw once confirmed.
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SSIFF - Wip Europe
From November 7, Screenplay Week returns, an event that brings together screenwriters from Colombia to enhance their creations, bring them closer to the film industry and strengthen their management skills.
At Fundación Algo en Común we want to invite you to participate in the III Salón de las Ideas: a meeting aimed at young screenwriters between 18 and 28 years old in Colombia who have a short film script and are interested in finding a production company and human talent that connects to the project to make it a reality.
Wait! Before reviewing the terms and conditions of the call. Remember: You have until October 24th until 11:59 p.m. Colombia time to send your documents.
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Script Week - Something in Common
The Desafío Buñuel 2025 is a film rally held in Teruel, Spain, from August 27 to 30. Filmmaking teams must submit fiction scripts inspired by Luis Buñuel’s film Belle de Jour. Short films should last between 5 and 10 minutes and be shot during the event, using outdoor locations and local extras.
The call is open to filmmakers of any nationality. To participate, scripts, the director’s filmography, and the list of team members must be submitted by May 18. Selected projects will be announced on June 10.
The goal is to promote creativity and local collaboration in a short time frame, producing original short films in just 48 hours. The main language is Spanish, and films are expected to follow Buñuel’s thematic and aesthetic inspiration.
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Buñuel challenge
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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