PLATINO NEXT GEN is an audiovisual development lab organized by EGEDA, based in Spain, aimed at strengthening film projects from the Ibero-American region. The call is open to creators working in fiction, documentary, and animation, particularly those with projects in development or pre-production stages.
Applications were open from March 12 to April 10, 2026. The program takes place in several in-person stages between July and October 2026, hosted in different Spanish cities including Madrid, Santander, and San Sebastián.
This is an international initiative that accepts submissions from across Ibero-America, not limited to Spanish nationals. Its main focus is the comprehensive development of feature film projects, with emphasis on financing strategies, production structuring, and pitching preparation for industry stakeholders.
The lab combines training, mentorship, and direct access to audiovisual industry professionals such as producers, platforms, and funding bodies. It is designed as an industry-driven space to support projects in reaching viability and international circulation.
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Platino Next Gen
FERATUM Residency 2026 is an international screenplay development lab held in Mexico for screenwriters, directors, and producers developing fiction feature films within the fantastic film genre. The call is open to both Mexican and international applicants, provided that the screenplay is written in at least 60% Spanish. Eligible projects include genres such as horror, fantasy, science fiction, thriller, suspense, gore, western, dark comedy, action, and related subgenres.
Applications will be accepted from March 25 to July 9, 2026. The residency will take place in person from August 10–14, 2026, at Rancho Yapalpa, located between Tlalpujahua, Michoacán, and El Oro, State of Mexico. The program focuses on strengthening feature film projects through mentorship, script development, and professional guidance, while also providing selected participants with opportunities to connect with leading international film industry platforms and markets.
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RESIDENCIA FERATUM
We open our call for filmmakers and producers Latin Americans and/or based in Latin America who currently
have a short film or feature film project in development documentary, fiction, experimental or animation in the native language of the Peru or Latin America.
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Originario Lab
The ALGA Ibero-American Residency 2026 is an in-person training opportunity for filmmakers and audiovisual professionals with feature film and series projects in development. Applications are open until January 31, 2026 and the program is open to international applicants from Ibero-America, Spain, and Portugal, with no genre or theme restrictions. It accepts fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental projects in development. The residency takes place in Valdivia, Chile, in four-week sessions divided into Group 1 (April 27 – May 22, 2026), Group 2 (June 1 – 26, 2026), and Group 3 (July 6 – 31, 2026). Participants receive creative and industry support, training activities, and dedicated time to develop their projects. This program aims to strengthen and support emerging audiovisual works during early stages of creation.
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Residencia Alga
El Venice Production Bridge 2026, perteneciente al Festival Internacional de Cine de Venecia en Italia, es un mercado internacional de industria audiovisual enfocado en impulsar la financiación, coproducción y desarrollo de proyectos cinematográficos. Reúne productores, fondos, agentes de ventas, distribuidores y profesionales de la industria de todo el mundo.
La convocatoria acepta proyectos internacionales de ficción, documental y animación, principalmente en formato de largometraje, incluyendo iniciativas en desarrollo, producción, postproducción y búsqueda de financiación. Sus principales programas incluyen espacios de pitch, work in progress y encuentros profesionales de mercado, como Venice Gap-Financing Market y Final Cut in Venice.
La edición 2026 del Venice Production Bridge se realizará del 3 al 9 de septiembre de 2026, dentro del marco del Festival de Cine de Venecia. Las fechas de postulación varían según la sección: Venice Gap-Financing Market cierra el 30 de abril de 2026, Final Cut in Venice cierra el 9 de junio de 2026 y Book Adaptation Rights Market cierra el 25 de mayo de 2026.
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Puente de producción de Venecia
