The Stockfish Film & Industry Festival 2025 will take place in Reykjavik, Iceland, from April 3 to 13, 2025. This festival is a major platform for independent and international filmmakers, featuring screenings, masterclasses, networking sessions, and discussions on industry trends.
A key part of the event is the Industry Days, which include the Work in Progress section, allowing filmmakers to present unfinished projects to international professionals and media. The Writers Lab, led by BAFTA-nominated director Tina Gharavi, offers an intensive script development workshop.
Submissions for Work in Progress are open until March 15, 2025, with the event scheduled for April 10 at Bíó Paradís. The festival provides an invaluable space for collaboration and professional growth in the film industry.
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STOCKFISH - WIP
Sitges FanPitch Catalunya Imaginària is an international platform to promote and develop projects in fantastic, sci-fi, and horror genres. It focuses on Catalan-language projects, offering access to producers, distributors, and international industry professionals. Selected projects will compete in the Sitges FanPitch final. Requirements include a script in Catalan, project dossier in English, a 3-minute video pitch, and other documents. The competition offers travel grants and awards for the best projects, including opportunities at prestigious international film festivals.
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SITGES - Catalunya Imaginària
The One to One event is a collaboration between EDAV and the SGAE Foundation, aimed at supporting Valencian screenwriters and producers. The 2025 edition will be held on June 26, with a call for projects open from March 3 to 30. Selected projects will be in the early development stages of fiction, with 12 projects chosen across two categories: cinema and television. Participants will receive mentoring and preparation for pitching their projects to producers. The event provides a unique opportunity for networking and exposure, with selected projects receiving access to Filmarket Hub's online market.
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One to One
The Creepy Van Films – Macabro FICH Screenwriting Contest invites Mexican screenwriters (or those residing in Mexico) aged 18 and over to submit original screenplays in the genres of horror, terror, fantasy, and science fiction. The winning screenplay will be produced by Creepy Van Films. The contest is part of the Macabro International Horror Film Festival, Mexico's oldest and largest horror festival. The prize includes a monetary award and the chance to see the screenplay come to life on screen. For more details, visit the official Macabro FICH website.
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SITGES - Catalunya Imaginària
Mifa
Take part in the Annecy International Animated Film Market (Mifa), the industry's unmissable event. Discover all the richness and productivity of animation and meet all the professionals to discuss, network and make purchases.
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MIFA Annecy
