El Concurso Michoacano de Guion de Cortometraje 2026, organizado en el marco del Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia (FICM), está dirigido exclusivamente a autores nacidos en el estado de Michoacán o a personas que puedan comprobar una residencia mínima de tres años en dicho estado. La convocatoria está enfocada en el desarrollo de proyectos de cortometraje a través de la presentación de un guion original, con tema libre y una extensión máxima de ocho páginas.
Las postulaciones estarán abiertas hasta el 31 de julio de 2026 a las 17:00 horas. Los guiones deben enviarse en formato PDF y cada participante podrá inscribir únicamente una obra. El certamen forma parte de las actividades del FICM, cuya 24ª edición se celebrará del 16 al 25 de octubre de 2026 en Morelia, México, donde se realizará la premiación correspondiente. La convocatoria no acepta postulaciones internacionales, ya que está reservada para la comunidad michoacana por nacimiento o residencia.
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FICM - Michoacan Short Film Script Contest
The Mexican Work in Progress Competition is part of the 20th edition of Shorts México – Mexico International Short Film Festival, taking place from September 1 to 30, 2025. This section is aimed at Mexican short films in post-production or finalization stages. Its goal is to support and showcase projects in development, facilitating their completion and subsequent exhibition.
The call for entries is open from February 17 to May 31, 2025, at 23:59 (CST). Selected projects will have the opportunity to be presented to industry professionals, which can facilitate their completion and distribution. Additionally, they may receive guidance and support to finalize their short films.
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Shorts México - Work in Progress
The 2025 Shorts México Short Film Script Competition is open until May 31, 2025. Mexican citizens or residents may submit original, unfilmed short film scripts. Scripts must be a maximum of 10 pages, written in Spanish, in industry-standard screenplay format, and registered with INDAUTOR. Author names must not appear on the script.
Submit your PDF script, along with proof of registration and payment, to guionshortsmexico@gmail.com. Entry is via FilmFreeway or FestHome.
Winners will be announced on August 20, 2025. The first prize is $7,000 MXN and the second prize is $3,000 MXN. Selected scripts will be published in the official festival catalog and awarded a certificate of participation.
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Shorts Mexico - Short film script
MAJORDOCSPITCH 2025 is an open call for non-fiction filmmakers with feature-length documentaries in development, work in progress, or rough cut stages. Up to five projects will be selected to take part in a preparation and presentation program held in Palma de Mallorca.
The program includes a rehearsal session for pitching in English with an international mentor, followed by the official presentation before a panel of festival programmers, distributors, and industry professionals. Each project will have 15 minutes to present and receive feedback, as well as one-to-one meetings with invited experts.
Applications are open until September 30, 2025, and require an English-subtitled teaser, a completed form, and a registration fee of €15. The festival provides accreditation, inclusion in its catalogue, and one night of accommodation.
Awards include participation in the Industry Days of the Beldocs 2026 festival, with accreditation and expenses covered, as well as distribution consultancy from DOCMA and a one-year free membership in this association. All selected projects must acknowledge their participation in MAJORDOCSPITCH 2025 in the film’s credits.
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MAJORDOCS PITCH
The Mexican Short Film Pitching Competition at Shorts México 2025 invites Mexican filmmakers, producers, directors, and film students or residents in Mexico to submit multiple short film projects in Spanish, on any theme. Scripts must be registered with INDAUTOR. Submissions are open from February 17 to May 31, 2025. The winning project will receive an in-kind prize valued at approximately $800,000 MXN for short film production, including filming equipment provided by CTT Exp & Rentals. The competition will take place on September 13, 2025, in Mexico City.
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Shorts Mexico - Short Film Pitching
