ConectaLAB is an audiovisual laboratory organized by the CREA Association and sponsored by the Xunta de Galicia, aimed at screenwriters and directors based in Galicia who are developing feature film or series projects in fiction or documentary. The application period for the 2026 edition runs from October 27 to December 20, 2025. Selected projects will take part in a seven-day artistic residency from April 14 to April 20, 2026 on San Simón Island in Pontevedra. This call is only open to Galician authors, meaning international submissions are not accepted. ConectaLAB focuses on creative development and scriptwriting, offering professional script and directing mentorship during the residency. It accepts projects in the following formats and genres: feature fiction films, feature documentaries, TV fiction series, and TV documentary series. Eligible submissions must include at least a complete first draft for feature films or a pilot draft for series, along with a project dossier. Up to six projects will be selected to participate in this intensive development experience.
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ConectaLAB
The IbizaCineFest 2026 Screenplay Competition is open to original short film scripts, written in Spanish or English, with a maximum length of 15 pages, excluding cover and synopsis. Scripts of any genre are accepted, provided they follow professional cinematic formatting; graphic or technical scripts are not allowed.
Submissions are open until January 20, 2026, with early, standard, late, and extended deadlines. The competition is international, welcoming authors of all nationalities. Scripts must be submitted in PDF format, including title, author contact information, and a synopsis of up to 15 lines.
The festival will take place from February 20 to March 1, 2026, in Ibiza, Spain. From all submissions, five finalists will be selected to present a pitch of up to five minutes. The jury will choose the winner and may grant up to two special mentions.
The main prize consists of €1,000 in production support for the short film and participation in the next edition of the festival. All finalists will receive a fee waiver when submitting their completed short film.
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Script Competition - IBIZACINEFEST
Histeria Lab is a workshop dedicated to the development of film projects in the genres of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. It is part of the Histeria International Fantastic Film Festival, held in San José, Costa Rica. Its goal is to provide filmmakers with tools and guidance to enhance their projects and facilitate their entry into the market. During the workshop, participants receive training and personalized advice from national and international professionals in areas such as screenwriting, direction, production, and pitching. Activities include masterclasses, individual sessions, and the preparation of a pitch, which is presented at the end of the event.
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Hysteria Lab
The IBF Classic call from the IDFA Bertha Fund targets filmmakers from selected countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania working on creative documentaries. It aims to support projects in development, production, or post-production. The call primarily accepts feature-length documentaries, though some short films may qualify if they meet quality and country criteria. Series, interactive projects, or academic content are not eligible.
Applications for the 2026 round close on February 10, 2026. After review by experts and a selection committee, results are generally announced in April or May, at which point selected filmmakers receive funding. There is no formal award ceremony, but funded projects may be showcased at festivals or industry markets for visibility.
The program focuses on supporting high-quality documentary productions with international potential, offering financial support and industry exposure.
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IBF Classic - IDFA
TorinoFilmLab SeriesLab 2026 is an international development program for television fiction series, aimed at European teams and international projects with potential for European co-production. It accepts mini-series, episodic series, and ongoing serials, but does not accept documentary series.
Applications are open until December 17, 2025, 16:00 CET. The program will run from June to November 2026, including three residential workshops and online sessions in between. The first workshop will take place in early June, the second in mid-September, and the third in late November in Turin, Italy.
The lab provides comprehensive project development training, covering series concept, pilot script development, and preparation of industry-ready materials, culminating in a pitch session to industry professionals. SeriesLab combines creative training with networking and professional guidance, supporting projects with strong potential for international production and distribution.
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SeriesLab - TFL
