MIA Market 2026 is an international audiovisual market held in Rome, Italy, from October 19 to October 23, 2026. The call is aimed at development-stage audiovisual projects across film, television, and streaming content. The submission deadline for the Film Co-Production Market is July 3, 2026, while other strands may have deadlines up to July 10, 2026, depending on the category.
The event accepts international applications from worldwide producers, with no nationality restrictions. It welcomes projects in fiction, documentary, and animation, including feature films and series. The market is structured around pitching forums, co-production opportunities, financing sections, gap financing, and development-focused labs, designed to support international industry collaboration.
Eligible formats include feature films (minimum 70 minutes), documentaries, scripted series, documentary series, and animation projects, all in development or financing stages. MIA Market operates as a professional B2B platform connecting producers, distributors, broadcasters, streaming platforms, and financiers to foster international co-productions and industry partnerships.
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MIA CO-PRODUCTION MARKET
The Hollywood Storytellers Script Competition is an international screenwriting contest open to feature films, shorts, and TV pilots across all genres. The submission deadline is November 2, 2025. Scripts must be submitted in English as PDFs and meet standard length requirements per category. The jury consists of industry professionals from major studios such as Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Participants can optionally request executive feedback with a free resubmission option. Winners receive laurels, certificates, industry exposure, and an invitation to attend the live event in Los Angeles on March 21 and 22, 2026. This festival is a valuable opportunity for screenwriters seeking visibility, networking, and direct access to Hollywood professionals. Entry fees range from $28 to $80 USD, with discounts available.
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Festival de cine Hollywood Storytellers - CONCURSO DE GUIÓN
Industry ficmonterrey is a space dedicated to the strengthening and development of the regional and national film industry. Here, film professionals come together to explore collaborations, share knowledge and celebrate alliances.
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FICMONTERREY - PRO MEETINGS
The CASA CINE 2026 music residency is aimed at film composers interested in developing feature film projects. The program is open internationally, welcoming participants from any nationality, and focuses on creating original soundtracks for fiction, documentary, or animation films.
Applications for composers are open from January 15 to February 15, 2026. The residency will take place from May 6 to 29, 2026 at the Château de la Napoule in France, coinciding with the Cannes Film Festival. During this period, selected participants will work intensively on their film compositions, receiving specialized mentorship and opportunities to collaborate with screenwriters and filmmakers.
The program is designed to strengthen cinematic composition skills within an international and creative environment, providing space for artistic development and project presentation to industry professionals. The residency focuses exclusively on feature films, excluding series and short films.
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Composers’ Residency – CASA CINE
The Monterrey International Film Festival (ficmonterrey) invites filmmakers to present their projects for the Work in Progress (WiP) program. This initiative aims to support Latin American and Latin American filmmakers in the US by providing crucial resources for films in post-production. The festival is dedicated to promoting diverse voices and stories within the film industry.
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FICMONTERREY - WIP
