The MAFF call is open to feature film projects in development from production companies based in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. Eligible genres include fiction, documentary, or animation with a minimum runtime of 70 minutes and at least 20% secured financing. Short films and series are not eligible.
Projects must have legal production backing, including rights agreements with writers. Preference is given to directors with no more than three previous works. For co-productions, documentation must reflect the participation percentages between countries.
Application is free and open until November 12, 2025. Selected projects will be announced during Ventana Sur. Attendance at the event is mandatory for producers and/or directors.
Pitch sessions will be held in English. Selected teams must authorize promotional use of their materials. If awarded, the film must include the MAFF – Festival de Málaga logo in its credits. Any breach of rules or false documentation may result in disqualification and a five-year ban.
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Málaga - MAFF
Starting from 2003, Open Doors has been championing filmmaking from regions where independent cinema is especially challenging, building bridges for collaboration across regions, countries and continents. Through Open Doors' public and professional programs, we aim to provide a space where talents find support in every step of their creative and professional journey and where discussion and reinvention of today’s cinema can happen among free voices.
The ultimate goal of the Open Doors is to contribute to the development of a more collaborative worldwide film community without borders, while making the independent scene stronger and more sustainable.
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Locarno Open Doors
The Residència de Guions is a development lab for feature film scripts (including animation) and documentaries in Catalan or Spanish, with a strong cultural connection to Catalonia. It is open to screenwriters of any nationality. The 2025 call was open from January 30 to March 3. Selected projects receive a €12,600 grant to focus on script development between September 2025 and May 2026. Participants work with expert mentors, receive training, foster collaboration among authors, and connect with the Catalan and international film industry. Application is free. The aim is to enhance the quality and international reach of Catalan cinema by supporting emerging talent.
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THE RESIDENCE
The Malaga Festival is calling for aid for audiovisual creation for the eleventh consecutive year with the aim of encouraging and energizing audiovisual creation in Malaga. These grants are aimed at projects for the making of action, animation or documentary short films with a maximum duration of 30 minutes and free themes.
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Audiovisual Creation Grants - Málaga
Festival Internacional de Cine de Lebu MATCH CINELEBU 2026 is an industry platform organized by the Lebu International Film Festival within the BIOBÍO CONECTA section, aimed at supporting Ibero-American audiovisual projects in development. The call is open to unfilmed fiction short films, feature films, and series, with a focus on projects that combine strong narrative value and commercial potential.
Up to six projects will be selected to participate in pitching sessions, one-on-one industry meetings, and professional networking activities taking place from May 26 to 30, 2026, in Concepción. Each selected team will present a five-minute pitch before national and international experts and will gain access to meetings with film funds, distributors, sales agents, and strategic industry partners.
Participation is free of charge. Applicants must submit a single PDF dossier in Spanish including technical information, synopsis, narrative treatment, biographies of the director and producer, current development stage, and work plan. The festival covers accommodation and meals for one representative per selected project.
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BIOBIO CONECTA - CINELEBU MATCH
