The IBF Classic call from the IDFA Bertha Fund targets filmmakers from selected countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania working on creative documentaries. It aims to support projects in development, production, or post-production. The call primarily accepts feature-length documentaries, though some short films may qualify if they meet quality and country criteria. Series, interactive projects, or academic content are not eligible.
Applications for the 2026 round close on February 10, 2026. After review by experts and a selection committee, results are generally announced in April or May, at which point selected filmmakers receive funding. There is no formal award ceremony, but funded projects may be showcased at festivals or industry markets for visibility.
The program focuses on supporting high-quality documentary productions with international potential, offering financial support and industry exposure.
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IBF Classic - IDFA
The Center for Cinema and Creation (CCC) in Chile and Cineka, The Place Where Stories Happen, in Mexico, through Grupo SURA, aims to contribute to the development and consolidation of the work undertaken by civil society groups and collectives in building collaborative spaces through audiovisual exhibition. They invite individuals representing collectives, groups, and independent organizations to participate in the First Collaborative Cinema Meeting, a call for projects focused on independent audiovisual exhibition to be developed and practiced in the Latin America and Caribbean region, seeking to build community around cinema.
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Collaborative Cinema Meeting
Talents Guadalajara 2027 is a film development and training program held in Mexico as part of the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG 42). Applications open on August 10, 2026, and close on October 16, 2026. The festival will take place from March 6 to 13, 2027, in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
The call accepts national and international participants from Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, Spanish speakers in the United States, and EICTV graduates, according to the established requirements. It covers acting, directing, cinematography, costume design, animation, production, distribution, and film criticism. It includes six Studios, the Talent Press laboratory, and the Talent Project Market, focused on feature films in development. The latter accepts fiction or documentary projects and requires 20% of financing to be secured.
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Guadalajara Talent - FICG
The ScriptLab Story Editing 2026 call by TorinoFilmLab is a training program for professionals aiming to work as story editors in the development of fiction feature film scripts. The application deadline is 3 November 2025, and the program runs from April to November 2026 with both in-person and online modules. The base country is Italy, with some workshops in Luxembourg and Estonia, and it is open to international applicants from around the world with relevant experience in film and script development. The focus is strictly on fiction, not documentary or animation. Applications require a single PDF in English including a motivation letter, CV, and a personal video message. The participation fee is €1,500 (+ VAT), covering training and residential accommodation, while travel and additional meal costs are on the participant. Partial scholarships are available, and one full scholarship is offered to a Brazilian professional.
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ScriptLab Story Editing - 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
