The Cinekid Script LAB open call launches in March 2025 for writers of children’s feature films or series. A cohort of 12–15 is selected to participate in a six‑month programme (October 2025–March 2026), working on an enhanced script draft with one‑on‑one coaching, workshops at the Cinekid Festival (Amsterdam) and Berlinale (Berlin), plus networking events.
Minimum materials: treatment, character descriptions, motivation letter, link to previous work.
Fees: open‑call writers cover their own participation fees; scholarships are available for writers from “low‑capacity” EU countries. A nomination route also exists, with costs covered by international partners.
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Cinekid Script LAB
VIVABOOK Lab 2025 is a screenplay lab for adapting children’s literary works (picture books, comics, or novels) into shorts, feature films, or series (animation or live action). Eligible applicants are Spain-based screenwriters with at least two accredited shorts, one feature script, or a broadcast series. Submissions must be in Catalan, Spanish, Occitan, or co-official languages, and include a bio-filmography, up to three adaptation proposals (600 words each), a motivation letter, and rights authorization if needed. Applications close on June 12, 2025 (23:59 GMT+1). Selected projects receive a €3,000 grant. The program runs in Barcelona from September 2025 to February 2026 and combines masterclasses, individual/group mentoring, and a public pitch.
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VIVABOOK Lab
FICBUEU Residency is an intensive short film development program held from October 15–21, 2025, on Ons Island (Galicia, Spain). It targets filmmakers with early-stage projects and a first draft script (max. 30 pages). All genres and styles are welcome, with a focus on strong authorial voices.
The call is international, though 60% of slots are reserved for Galician creators and women are encouraged to apply. Fluency in Spanish is required; scripts must be in or translated into Spanish.
Selected participants receive mentoring, specialized training, and support to strengthen project quality and feasibility.
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FICBUEU Residency
RAW – Residencias Arché→Work 2026 es un programa internacional de residencias y desarrollo cinematográfico organizado entre Portugal y España, dirigido a cineastas y críticos/as de países miembros de Ibermedia. La convocatoria está enfocada principalmente en proyectos de cine de no ficción, documental y propuestas experimentales, así como en iniciativas de investigación y crítica cinematográfica vinculadas al cine de lo real.
El programa funciona como una residencia y laboratorio de desarrollo que combina mentorías, formación especializada, espacios de trabajo colaborativo, encuentros profesionales y actividades de industria. Está orientado a largometrajes de no ficción que se encuentren en etapas de desarrollo, producción o postproducción, además de proyectos de crítica e investigación cinematográfica.
La edición 2026 se desarrollará entre el 18 de octubre y el 24 de noviembre, con actividades en Lisboa, Odemira y Madrid. La convocatoria estuvo abierta del 15 de abril al 15 de mayo de 2026. La participación es internacional para postulantes provenientes de los países integrantes del programa Ibermedia.
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RESIDENCIAS RAW - ARCHÉ WORK
The CRFIC Industry section of the 10th Costa Rica International Film Festival invites Costa Rican filmmakers to submit their feature film projects in the development stage in the PROJECT PRESENTATION FORUM category, which will be held in the city of San José during the tenth edition of the Festival.
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CRFIC - PROJECT PRESENTATION FORUM
