The Meet Them! program is an initiative by the Industry Department of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, aimed at bringing together audiovisual professionals from various regions. Its goal is to provide direct access to the festival, expand networking opportunities, and promote collaboration on film projects. Producers, directors, and other professionals with projects in development, pre-production, or production are selected, primarily feature films and documentaries with international co-production potential. The call is launched through local or national entities, which manage registration and participant selection. Selected participants join networking activities, presentations, and meetings during the festival. Applications typically require submitting a project technical sheet, dossier, CV, and motivation letter by the established deadline. It is a unique opportunity to connect with the global film industry and boost project visibility and funding.
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SSIFF - Meet Them!
Pulsar Santa Fe 2026 is an audiovisual industry market organized by the Government of Santa Fe Province, Argentina. It will take place from September 2 to 5, 2026, in Rosario. The call for entries is open from July 3 to July 20, 2026.
The market welcomes fiction, documentary and animation projects at different stages of development, post-production and circulation, as well as production companies. Its industry program includes a Competitive Pitch, Work in Progress (WIP), Projects in Circulation, business meetings and an Audience Lab, creating opportunities for co-production, financing, distribution and international networking.
Eligible applicants include individuals and companies based in the Argentine provinces of Santa Fe, Córdoba, Entre Ríos and Misiones, as well as Uruguayan citizens or residents. Depending on the section, the call accepts feature films, short films and series, including projects in development, works in post-production and recently completed productions.
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Pulsar Santa Fe - Audiovisual Market
València Film Afers is the international co-production forum of La Mostra de València – Cinema del Mediterrani. The open call is active until July 31st, 2025 at 12:00 CET, and it targets feature-length fiction or creative non-fiction projects (TV docs or journalistic works are not accepted).
Eligible projects must be in advanced development or production, with a complete script, confirmed director and producer, and at least 15% of financing secured. Projects must also have a Mediterranean connection, whether thematic, geographic, or by team nationality.
Selected teams will present their work through public pitches and one-to-one meetings with international industry professionals. The forum will be held in Valencia on October 29–30, 2025, and travel and accommodation costs are covered by the organizers.
Participation is free, and all application materials must be submitted in English.
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València Film Afers
Dirdira Lab launches its fourth call for creative feature film projects. The lab will take place from October 7 to 14, 2025 at Azala (Álava, Spain), aimed at emerging filmmakers with projects over 60 minutes, regardless of genre or format.
Applicants must have Spanish nationality, residency, or co-production. Each team may submit up to two projects. Priority will be given to works directed by women, creators under 35, and those in minority languages spoken in Spain.
Selected projects will receive €2,000 in development support, with all travel, accommodation, and meals covered for two team members. The lab offers guidance in narrative, aesthetics, directing, production, and sustainable practices.
The deadline is August 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. All materials must be submitted as a single PDF to info@dirdiralab.com. Projects with artistic risk and formal originality will be highly valued.
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Dirdira Lab
The NEXUS Co-Production FORUM 2025 call is open to audiovisual producers worldwide with projects in development or production seeking co-production. Accepted formats include fiction, documentary, hybrid feature films, as well as short films and audiovisual installations with innovative potential. The focus is on auteur cinema, experimental works, and creative proposals emphasizing innovation and social commitment.
Selected projects will pitch to industry professionals, have one-on-one meetings with key agents, and receive full accreditation for festival activities. Accommodation and meals for two people per project are also provided during the event.
The NEXUS Co-Production FORUM will take place in A Coruña from September 26 to October 4, 2025. The submission deadline is August 14. This is a unique opportunity to foster international collaborations and strengthen audiovisual projects in a professional and creative environment.
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NEXUS Co-Production Forum
