Generación J 2027 is a training and development laboratory for film projects organized by the José Ignacio International Film Festival (JIIFF) in Uruguay. It is aimed at emerging screenwriters and directors from Latin America aged 32 or younger who are developing fiction feature film projects. Its objective is to strengthen the artistic quality of projects and provide professional tools through mentoring, meetings, and networking activities with audiovisual industry specialists.
The call is free of charge and includes the selection of ten participants: five from Uruguay and five from other Latin American countries through partner institutions. The application deadline is November 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., while the opening date is not specified. The laboratory will take place in person from January 28 to 31, 2027, at Casa Neptuna, José Ignacio, Uruguay, under the coordination of screenwriter and director Anahí Berneri. It includes accommodation and meals for selected participants.
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JIIFF - Generación J
CPH:FORUM is an international funding and co-production forum that is part of the CPH:DOX festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. The call is open to projects from around the world, with a focus on Scandinavia and Europe. It mainly accepts documentary and creative projects, including works that explore the intersection of fiction and non-fiction, auteur documentaries, investigative filmmaking, visual art, and science-related projects.
The forum features different industry areas, such as pitching to financiers and co-producers, and the CPH:ROUGHCUT section for projects in post-production seeking distribution. There are also training and collaboration programs for project development, although these have specific application requirements.
It accepts feature films and series of 52 minutes or longer, as well as complementary formats like short films or non-linear pieces within larger projects. The CPH:FORUM 2026 application opens on September 3, 2025, and closes on November 5, 2025. The event will take place from March 16 to 19, 2026.
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CPH:FORUM
