Syncro Lab 2025 is the training and development call of the Syncro Film Fest, aimed at people over 18 years old residing in Argentina. It is a short film script competition open to fiction, non-fiction, or hybrid projects, with a maximum length of 20 pages (PDF format, Courier 12, single spacing).
Submissions are open from February 3 to May 7, 2025, with an entry fee of ARS 7,000. Up to 10 scripts will be selected, and their authors will take part in group mentoring and development sessions during the festival, which will be held June 16–19, 2025 in Buenos Aires.
A jury will choose one winning script, which will receive ARS 500,000, plus professional post‑production services (5.1 mix, color grading, DCP and export deliveries), distribution by Hablemos de Langostas, and support for material delivery. Technical prizes must be used within one year.
Syncro Lab is an excellent opportunity to boost your short film project and connect with the independent film industry.
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Syncro Lab
La convocatoria Cine en Construcción 45 se llevará a cabo los días 26 y 27 de marzo de 2026 en Toulouse, dentro de la Plataforma Profesional del Festival Cinélatino. Este programa está diseñado para apoyar películas latinoamericanas en etapa de postproducción, facilitando su finalización, circulación internacional y proyección ante profesionales del cine.
Las inscripciones estarán abiertas hasta el 28 de enero de 2026. La selección contará con seis proyectos, elegidos por un comité especializado que prioriza obras con un enfoque innovador y diverso. El objetivo principal de Cine en Construcción es impulsar los largometrajes seleccionados hacia festivales y mercados internacionales, promoviendo encuentros y colaboraciones entre cineastas y productores.
La convocatoria acepta únicamente largometrajes de ficción, animación, experimental o híbridos, y está dirigida a cineastas latinoamericanos. Este espacio se ha consolidado desde 2002 como un trampolín para que las películas emergentes encuentren su público y fortalezcan su recorrido profesional, destacando la diversidad cultural y las nuevas miradas en el cine latinoamericano.
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Cine en Construcción - TOULOUSE
MECAS (Mercado del Cine Casi Hecho) is an annual event held within the framework of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival. Its aim is to promote the internationalization of film projects in advanced postproduction stages or with a first cut, facilitating contact between filmmakers and industry professionals.
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MECAS (Mercado del cine casi hecho)
The Pitch Guadalajara – Fantastic Genre is a call for Ibero-American feature film projects in development, with a running time over 70 minutes, focusing on horror, fantasy, and science fiction. The program aims to connect filmmakers with industry professionals through panel presentations and one-on-one meetings, fostering opportunities for funding and co-production.
Applications are open from January 12 to February 13, 2026, and selected projects will participate during the Guadalajara International Film Festival, taking place from April 17 to April 25, 2026, in Guadalajara, Mexico. The initiative seeks to promote the visibility of emerging talent in fantastic cinema and create a professional and creative exchange environment within Ibero-America.
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PITCH GUADALAJARA - FICG
The FILMS TO COME call of ECAM Forum 2026 targets feature-length projects in development, accepting fiction, documentary, and animation works. It is open to international submissions, allowing creators from any country to participate. This forum section serves as a market and pitch platform where projects can seek funding, co-producers, sales agents, and international partners.
Submissions are open until January 27, 2026, and the event will take place from June 9 to 12, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Projects must have an expected runtime of over 60 minutes and be in the development stage, whether it is a first, second, or third feature. There are no restrictions on cinematic genre, enabling creators to explore diverse narrative styles and hybrid formats.
FILMS TO COME provides filmmakers with the opportunity to present their projects to industry professionals, establishing key connections for international co-production and distribution of their feature films.
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ECAM Films to Come
