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Franzi Shorts: Screenplay Competition

Denmark


International
Project language:  Danish  English 

Pitch
Laboratory



Submissions
3
mths
Deadline
03 September 2025



Start date: Tuesday 30 September 2025
End date: Tuesday 30 September 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Scripts
Short Films
Animation
Documentary
Fiction
Has submission fees


Franzi Shorts is an international short film script competition. The winning script will be fully produced in Copenhagen by Franzi Films, in collaboration with Simple Rent. Writers worldwide can submit a 5–30-minute script or a story treatment. All genres are welcome.

Ten finalists will receive personalized feedback in a creative call. One winner will move into full production, with development support, travel to the shoot or premiere, and festival submissions included.

Participants agree to grant production and distribution rights if selected. Deadline to apply: September 15. Winner announced: September 30, 2025.


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Franzi Shorts: Screenplay Competition


 

MEDIMED DOC MARKET

Spain


National
Project language:  Spanish  English 

Submissions
26
days
Deadline
30 June 2025



Start date: Thursday 09 October 2025
End date: Sunday 12 October 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Feature Films
Series
Documentary
Has submission fees
Region: Western Europe 


MEDIMED 2025 is now accepting submissions for creative documentaries from Europe and the Southern Mediterranean region. The market will take place October 9–12 in Sitges, Barcelona, and targets producers and directors with feature-length or documentary series in development, production, or postproduction.

Selected projects will be presented to international financiers through pitching sessions, one-on-one meetings, and a digital screening library. Submissions should have international appeal and cultural relevance, especially those connecting Europe and the Mediterranean.

Participation is free of charge, and the deadline to apply is June 30, 2025. MEDIMED also welcomes observers, sales agents, distributors, and commissioning editors from broadcasters and platforms.


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ABYCINE LANZA – AMNISTÍA INTERNACIONAL

Spain


International
Project language:  Spanish 

Pitch
Completed Projects



Submissions
26
days
Deadline
30 June 2025



Start date: Tuesday 21 October 2025
End date: Friday 24 October 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Short Films
Documentary
Fiction


The ABYCINE LANZA – AMNISTÍA INTERNACIONAL 2025 call supports the production of a short film focused on human rights. It is open to production companies, professionals, and amateurs, with at least one co-producer legally established in Spain. The short film must be in development or pre-production stage, up to 30 minutes long, and in any genre or format.

Projects should address themes such as freedom of expression, women’s rights, migration, climate justice, or armed conflict. The award includes €5,000 in production support and up to €2,000 for promotional activities.

Selected projects will be showcased at Abycine Lanza 2025, and the winning short will premiere in Abycine Cortos 2026, a Goya-qualifying section. Applications are open until June 30, 2025.



 

Grants for Artistic Creation in the Balearic Islands

Spain


National
Project language:  Spanish 

Submissions

Closed
15 April 2025



Start date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
End date: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Scripts
Feature Films
Short Films
Series
Animation
Documentary
Fiction
Spain 


The CREATION 2025 Call by the Institut d'Estudis Baleàrics (IEB) aims to support creators in research and creation processes leading to the future production of works in the fields of performing arts, music, literature, comics and illustration, visual arts, and audiovisual in the Balearic Islands.

It is open to individuals over 18 years old who carry out their professional activity in these sectors and are natives of or professionally active in the Balearic Islands.

The total budget for the call is €490,000, distributed over two fiscal years: €49,000 in 2025 and €441,000 in 2026.

The application period was from March 10 to April 15, 2025.


 

Curta Roteiros - Short Film Script Contest

Brazil


International
Project language:  Portuguese 

Completed Projects
Market



Submissions

Coming Soon
05 June 2025



Start date: Friday 01 August 2025
End date: Sunday 03 August 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Scripts
Short Films
Fiction
Has submission fees


Curta Roteiros – 1st Short Film Script Contest rewards unpublished screenplays written in Portuguese, created for independent cinema. Open to professional and amateur writers worldwide, as long as the script hasn't been produced, published, co-authored, or generated using AI.

Submissions are open from June 5 to July 5, 2025, via form (30 BRL) or Festhome (8 USD). Scripts must be PDF, max 30 pages, using Courier New 12, with a cover page including title, author or pseudonym.

Scripts will be judged on originality, structure, coherence, characters, writing quality, technical feasibility, and emotional/social impact. Finalists will be announced July 25, and winners on August 1 during the Curta Cine Sumaré Festival.

Winners receive digital certificates, laurels, and symbolic cash prizes (120, 50, and 30 BRL via PIX). Honorable mentions may also be awarded.