The GIFF Incubator 2026 is a program of the Guanajuato International Film Festival focused on supporting feature film projects in development, aimed at both Mexican and international filmmakers. The application period runs from May 19 to June 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Mexico City time). Selected projects will take part in in-person advisory sessions during the 29th edition of the festival, held from July 24 to August 2, 2026 in Guanajuato, Mexico. The program provides one-on-one mentorship in key areas such as script development, pitching, financing, production, legal issues, distribution, and marketing. It accepts fiction, documentary, and animation projects at any stage of development, strictly in feature film format, including development, production, and work-in-progress stages. Selection is made by a festival-appointed committee, and participation requires full in-person availability during the event dates.
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INCUBATOR - GIFF
Ventana Sur – Primer Corte & Copia Final 2026 will take place in Montevideo, Uruguay, from November 30 to December 4, 2026. The call for both sections closes on September 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Uruguay time; the opening date is not specified.
Primer Corte is aimed at Latin American fiction feature films in post-production and seeks to create opportunities for their completion, circulation, and access to the international market. Copia Final selects fiction feature films at an advanced stage of post-production or nearing completion, aimed at securing an international premiere and a sales agent. The call has an international scope within Latin America and is focused on fiction feature films.
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First Cut & Final Copy – VENTANA SUR
Truxa Muxa is an artistic residency held in Malerreka, Navarra, aimed at projects in development or production in animation, video games, or hybrid formats. The residency supports proposals with strong creative identity, narrative innovation, cultural sensitivity, environmental commitment, and a sustainable, inclusive vision. Projects of various formats —such as short or feature films, series, games, interactive experiences, or installations— are welcome, as long as they fit within the three focus areas. Selected projects take part in online training, personalized mentorships, and an in-person residency from September 18 to 22, 2025. Although the submission deadline has passed, it is still possible to attend the event as a guest or observer.
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Residence - Truxa Muxa
Ventana Sur ANIMATION! 2026 is a section dedicated to promoting Latin American animation and the international circulation of projects. The call opens on July 31, 2026, and closes on September 4, 2026. Ventana Sur 2026 will take place in Montevideo, Uruguay, from November 30 to December 4, 2026.
The call is aimed at Latin American producers and filmmakers with animated feature film or series projects in development or pre-production. Projects must be majority productions from a Latin American country and may include international co-productions. Mixed-technique projects are also accepted, provided that at least 50% of the final content is animated.
Selected projects will participate in pitching sessions before an international jury and industry representatives, as well as One-to-One meetings with production companies, distributors, broadcasters, platforms, and international funds. The pitch must be delivered in English. Registration is free.
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Animation! - VENTANA SUR
IDFA Forum 2026 is an international co-production and financing market dedicated to documentary projects, held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, as part of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA). The call is open to documentary projects from around the world seeking financing, co-production partners, distribution opportunities, and international industry connections.
The submission period runs from June 1 to July 23, 2026. The event will take place from November 15 to 18, 2026. It accepts creative documentary projects at different stages of development, production, or post-production, including feature documentaries, documentary series, and immersive or interactive projects.
The program includes Pitch, Work in Progress, Market, and international co-production activities, offering project presentations and professional meetings with producers, financiers, distributors, sales agents, broadcasters, and other documentary industry professionals. Short films are not eligible.
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Forum - IDFA
