Deadline 15 October 2026
Prize 4,400€
The FeatureLab 2026 call by TorinoFilmLab is a training programme for feature film projects at an advanced development stage, designed for teams of directors and producers worldwide. The deadline for applications is 2 December 2025 at 16:00 CET. The programme takes place in Italy (Turin) and online from June to November 2026, with two residential modules and one online module. It is an international call open to applicants from any country. It accepts first or second feature film projects in genres including fiction, creative documentary, experimental, and animation, as long as the project exceeds 60 minutes and is in advanced development. This is a development and training lab, focusing on artistic, creative, production, and promotion strategies, rather than a market event. The format accepted is feature films; short films and series are not eligible. Selected teams participate in workshops and conclude with presentations at the TFL Meeting Event, with opportunities to compete for production awards. Participation requires submission of materials in English and full availability for all scheduled activities.
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FeatureLab - TFL
The Oxbelly Retreat 2026 is an international creative development program taking place from July 1 to July 9, 2026 in Greece (Costa Navarino, Messinia). Applications open on December 2, 2025 and close on January 14, 2026. It welcomes applicants from around the world and does not restrict participation by nationality.
Oxbelly is not a traditional competition but an immersive retreat/workshop focused on writing. It accepts projects in development rather than finished works, specifically targeting feature film screenplays and fiction writing (novels, short stories, or other narrative forms). It is not structured around pitches, markets, or completed projects, but rather around creative and professional growth. This program is ideal for screenwriters and fiction writers seeking dedicated time, feedback, and a supportive international community to advance their narrative projects.
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Oxbelly Retreat
The Encuentros Cartagena 2026 call provides a development platform for Colombian animation projects, focusing on feature-length and short films in development. It is aimed at national producers seeking to strengthen their projects through pitches, mentorship, and specialized guidance, facilitating industry connections.
Applications are open from December 1, 2025, to January 18, 2026, allowing participants to prepare and submit their projects within this period. The program will take place virtually from April 6 to 10, 2026, and in person from April 13 to 17, 2026, during the Cartagena International Film Festival.
This initiative focuses exclusively on Colombian animation projects, aiming to strengthen the national industry through professional guidance, presentation opportunities, and networking with key industry players. International projects and animation series are not accepted; the primary goal is to support the development of works that can progress toward production and distribution.
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Meetings (Animation) – FICCI
La convocatoria Impact del Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) en colaboración con el Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) busca apoyar a cineastas con proyectos de largometraje de ficción o documental que se encuentren en etapa de postproducción. Su objetivo principal es brindar retroalimentación profesional y constructiva de expertos internacionales, ayudando a fortalecer y completar los proyectos para su circulación en festivales y mercados cinematográficos.
Pueden postular cineastas del Caribe, México, Centroamérica y Sudamérica, incluyendo la diáspora, con proyectos que cumplan con los requisitos de duración entre 60 y 120 minutos. La convocatoria se centra en un formato Work in Progress, ofreciendo asesoría directa de profesionales de la industria, proyecciones privadas, y oportunidades de visibilidad internacional. Los proyectos seleccionados reciben apoyo económico y en servicios de postproducción, además de cubrirse viaje y alojamiento del cineasta para asistir al festival en Curaçao.
La fecha límite de postulación es 10 de febrero de 2026, y la presentación de los proyectos seleccionados se realizará durante el festival los días 16 y 17 de abril de 2026.
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Impact - FICM / CIFF
Umorea Lab Getxon calls for comedy short film projects in an advanced stage of development. Applicants must submit a team consisting of a screenwriter, director, and producer, along with a complete script and documentation outlining the project and production plan. All materials must be in Spanish or Basque.
The lab provides a professional pitching platform, where selected projects are presented to a jury and industry professionals. Participants can receive mentorship, technical support, and access to resources for the production and distribution of their short films.
In addition to the public presentation, the program promotes networking and training, including talks, roundtables, and activities with sector experts. Its main goal is to increase the visibility of new talent in audiovisual comedy and to facilitate the creation of innovative, high-quality projects.
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UMOREA LAB GETXON
