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Gijon International Film Festival


One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. Qualifier for the Oscar® and the Goya® awards; and FIAPF recognised.


Deadline 14 September 2025

Prize 91,000€

Promotion

 

La Palma Rueda

Spain


International
Project language:  Spanish 

Submissions

Coming Soon
20 March 2026



Start date: Sunday 07 June 2026
End date: Monday 15 June 2026

Accepts the following projects:


Short Films
Fiction
Has submission fees


La Palma Rueda 2025, part of the Festivalito La Palma, invites filmmakers from all over the world to create, shoot, and edit a short film within one week, based on a theme revealed at the opening event. The contest takes place June 7–15, 2025, in various towns on the island of La Palma, Spain. There are two categories: Andrómeda (professionals) and Lyra (beginners), with registration open until May 31. Films must be 1–4 minutes long, shot at least 50% on location in La Palma, and follow the Festivalito’s sustainability guidelines. The competition encourages community-building and cinema as a tool for social change. Awards will recognize best film, acting, cinematography, sustainability, gender equality, and other artistic and technical merits.


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La Palma Rueda


 

Script Week - Something in Common

Colombia


International
Project language:  Spanish 

Pitch
Work in Progress
Market



Submissions

Coming Soon
15 August 2026



Start date: Friday 07 November 2025
End date: Friday 14 November 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Scripts
Short Films
Documentary
Fiction
Has submission fees


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


 

Buñuel challenge

Spain


International
Project language:  Spanish 

Submissions

Closed
18 May 2025



Start date: Thursday 27 August 2026
End date: Sunday 30 August 2026

Accepts the following projects:


Short Films
Fiction
Has submission fees


The Desafío Buñuel 2025 is a film rally held in Teruel, Spain, from August 27 to 30. Filmmaking teams must submit fiction scripts inspired by Luis Buñuel’s film Belle de Jour. Short films should last between 5 and 10 minutes and be shot during the event, using outdoor locations and local extras.

The call is open to filmmakers of any nationality. To participate, scripts, the director’s filmography, and the list of team members must be submitted by May 18. Selected projects will be announced on June 10.

The goal is to promote creativity and local collaboration in a short time frame, producing original short films in just 48 hours. The main language is Spanish, and films are expected to follow Buñuel’s thematic and aesthetic inspiration.


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Buñuel challenge


 

ABYCINE LANZA – RTVE Talent Award for Best Short Film Project

Spain


National
Project language:  Spanish 

Submissions

Coming Soon
15 May 2026



Start date: Tuesday 21 October 2025
End date: Friday 24 October 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Short Films
Fiction


The RTVE ABYCINE Talent Award for Best Short Film Project is an initiative by RTVE and the Abycine Foundation to support the production of fiction short films. The prize is €15,000 (VAT included), dedicated to producing the winning film, supervised by RTVE.

Eligible participants are Spanish registered production companies with fiction projects up to 20 minutes long. Projects related to Castilla-La Mancha are especially valued. Each company may submit up to two projects, with a €12 entry fee per project.

The submission deadline is July 30, 2025. Projects must be sent as a single PDF including script, synopsis, director’s statement, shooting plan, budget, financing plan, and additional documents.

Up to 5 projects will be selected to pitch at Abycine Lanza (October 21-24, 2025). The short film will premiere at the 2026 Abycine Festival and be broadcast on RTVE Play. RTVE holds exclusive rights for one year and perpetual broadcast rights.



 

ABYCINE - Albacete Independent Film Festival and Market

Spain


International
Project language:  Spanish 

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Work in Progress
Completed Projects
Laboratory
Market



Submissions

Coming Soon
14 May 2026



Start date: Tuesday 21 October 2025
End date: Thursday 30 October 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Scripts
Feature Films
Short Films
Animation
Documentary
Fiction
Has submission fees


The Independent Film Festival and Market of Albacete (ABYCINE) will hold its 27th edition from October 21 to 30, 2025. This event promotes the distribution of independent feature films and short films lacking regular commercial distribution. Abycine supports young cinema and new trends in Spanish “indie” film, while fostering audiovisual education. The call is open for Spanish feature films in the Abycine Indie section, national short films in Abycine Shorts, and regional works in Hecho en Castilla-La Mancha and Creación Audiovisual AB. The festival offers cash prizes totaling €11,400, including a special €6,000 acquisition prize in the Indie section. Registration is open until July 10, 2025. The festival provides opportunities for screening, promotion, and professional networking. For more details and rules, visit the official Abycine website or Festhome.