The International Art Direction Residency for Film, organized by CIBEF, will take place from April 7 to 18, 2025, in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. This intensive program is aimed at students, professionals, and creatives interested in visual storytelling and set design for cinema.
Through hands-on and theoretical sessions, participants will learn to analyze scripts and design both physical and digital film sets. The program features expert-led classes, cultural site visits, and collaborative project work. Participants will create scale models and receive professional feedback on their final projects.
The application deadline is February 21, 2025. Applicants must submit a statement of purpose (or video), resume, and a sample of scenographic work or a drawing. The cost is $1,750 USD for international applicants and $27,000 MXN + VAT for Mexican nationals. The residency includes materials, local transportation, a welcome kit, and access to the CIBEF library.
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CIBEF – International Residency in Art Direction for Film
D’A Film Lab Barcelona 2025 was open from November 22 to December 23, 2024. During that period, projects could be submitted through the Incoproduction platform. The lab took place from March 30 to April 2, 2025, as part of the D’A – Festival de Cinema de Barcelona. The program was divided into two sections: Final Cut, aimed at Spanish feature films in postproduction, and Emerging Production, focused on emerging production companies developing their first feature film. Throughout the lab, selected projects received professional mentoring, took part in training activities, and gained access to networking opportunities within the international audiovisual industry. Additionally, one of the films participating in the Final Cut section was awarded a €20,000 prize granted by a professional jury.
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D’A Film Lab Barcelona
This section of Ventana Sur is intended to promote Latin American fiction films in their post-production stage.
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SOUTH WINDOW - First cut
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
Driving New Ibero-American Cinema
Our goal has always been to serve as a platform that propels new Ibero-American cinema toward completion and eventual distribution.
The Co-Production Meeting consists of two and a half days of intensive meetings between the representatives of our selected feature films in development and international film professionals specializing in Ibero-American projects.
We offer a wide range of opportunities and potential collaborations by bringing together producers, buyers, sellers, and other key players from all stages of the filmmaking process, coming from all over the world.
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CO-PRODUCTION MEETING - FICG
