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
The Venice Production Bridge 2026, part of the Venice International Film Festival in Italy, is an international audiovisual industry market focused on supporting film financing, co-production and project development. It brings together producers, funds, sales agents, distributors and industry professionals from around the world.
The call accepts international fiction, documentary and animation projects, mainly feature-length productions, including projects in development, production, post-production and seeking financing opportunities. Its main programs include pitch sessions, work-in-progress presentations and professional market meetings, such as the Venice Gap-Financing Market and Final Cut in Venice.
The 2026 edition of the Venice Production Bridge will take place from September 3 to 9, 2026, within the framework of the Venice International Film Festival. Submission deadlines vary according to each section: Venice Gap-Financing Market closes on April 30, 2026, Final Cut in Venice closes on June 9, 2026, and Book Adaptation Rights Market closes on May 25, 2026.
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Venice Production Bridge
The Huesca International Film Festival Pitching is a platform designed to support emerging filmmakers in developing their short film projects. It welcomes various genres, including fiction, documentary, animation, experimental films, and music videos, aiming to connect creators with producers interested in fostering new talent.
Selected projects present their ideas in a live ten-minute pitching session, followed by a Q&A. Participation can be in-person or online, and invited filmmakers receive a diploma, as well as one night of lodging and a meal if attending in person.
The call is open to projects in development or text form, regardless of the filmmaker’s nationality. Required materials include a synopsis, team CV, and the script or treatment. The submission deadline for the 2026 edition was March 19, 2026, and the pitching session will take place on June 11, 2026, in Huesca, Spain. This event is a key opportunity for young filmmakers seeking visibility and professional support within the short film industry.
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PITCHING - Festival Internacional De Cine De Huesca
