WE BELIEVE IN CINEMA WITH DUENDE.
When cinema meets flamenco, a festival is born with truth, roots, and emotion.
Deadline 31 May 2026
Prize 2,250€
Laboratories and short courses.
Online Latin American and face-to-face modality (ask for exhibitor country).
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The Film Incubator
-Development of short films.
-Film script.
-Directing actors in movies.
-Film script laboratory.
-The creation of a video clip.
-The art of film editing.
-Series writing.
-Documentary film laboratory
-In search of one's own voice in documentary film.
-The creative process of art direction.
-Sound Design and Editing.
The Curt Creixent 2025 Pitch Call for Script Projects is open to filmmakers developing a short film script. Eligible applicants must be born, registered, or have a production company based in the Valencian Community. Up to 6 projects will be selected to participate in a professional pitch session, including mentoring and one-to-one meetings with industry professionals.
Applicants must submit an application form, a project dossier (synopsis, treatment, artistic intentions, budget, and production plan), the creator’s bio, and proof of connection to the Valencian Community. Projects must still be in the writing stage and not yet filmed.
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Curt Creixent - Pitch
The pitch call for short films in postproduction at Curt Creixent 2025 is open to filmmakers born or registered in the Valencian Community, or with production companies based there. Projects must be in postproduction, with a final runtime not exceeding 40 minutes. Up to four short films will be selected to present in a professional pitch session during Curt Creixent, held from June 23 to 25, 2025, in Valencia. Selected projects will receive feedback from a panel of experts and participate in a preparatory training workshop. Additionally, the winning short film will be acquired by the Institut Valencià de Cultura for exhibition in various venues, with a special focus on non-commercial public screenings after its festival run. Registration is free and must be completed by May 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Required materials include a link to the rough cut of the short film, a project dossier with relevant information, and promotional materials.
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Curt Creixent - Postproduction
The Inspired Screenwriting Competition no es solo un concurso, sino una experiencia que impulsa a los guionistas a encontrar su voz auténtica. A través de su curso “Finding Your Voice As A Screenwriter”, los participantes exploran técnicas para conectar profundamente con su creatividad y desarrollar historias originales que reflejen su perspectiva única. Además, ofrecen talleres y meditaciones guiadas para ayudar a superar bloqueos creativos y fomentar un proceso de escritura más consciente y fluido.
Este enfoque integral combina el aprendizaje técnico con el crecimiento personal, apoyando a los escritores a desarrollar no solo sus guiones, sino también su confianza y estilo propio en el mundo del cine.
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The Inspired Screenwriting Competition
The Spanish Film Academy opens applications for the 2025-2026 Residency Program, aimed at filmmakers developing audiovisual projects with a strong connection to Madrid.
A total of 20 projects will be selected, providing financial support, personalized mentorship from industry professionals, and a dedicated workspace at the Academy’s headquarters. Participants will also have access to training sessions and networking events organized by the Academy and Madrid City Council.
The program lasts nine months (from October 2025 to June 2026) and is open to both Spanish and international creators.
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Film Academy Residences - Madrid
