BIOBIO CONECTA is the Industry and Market of the Lebu International Film Festival, co-organized with Bio Ingeniería Audiovisual Ltda., in collaboration with Universidad de las Américas, UNIACC, Universidad San Sebastián, Santo Tomás, Universidad del Desarrollo, Universidad del Bío Bío, AIEP, DUOC, CEDUC, and Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción. It will take place from April 27 to 30, 2025, in Concepción, with the support of the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage.
WIP CINELEBU applies only to short films and aims to enhance and assist in their high-quality completion for national and international projection. Eligible short films must be in an advanced editing phase, with the filming already completed and an editing cut that meets the conditions outlined in these guidelines.
Additionally, directors who do not have a production company based in the country may also apply, provided that the short film has been filmed anywhere in Chile.
Through this call, we also aim to foster the cultural development of the country by supporting creative industries and linking cultural investment with other productive activities. The following action lines are highlighted:
Promote the development of national and international short films.
Boost Creative Industries through short films and link them to tourism promotion, which will enhance employment and regional development.
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BIOBIO CONNECTS - WIP
Bienvenido al primer B!TCHFEST anual: un festival de cine y concurso de guiones internacional para mujeres y LGBTQIA+ con un evento innovador en persona para cineastas y guionistas en el corazón de Los Ángeles. En B!tchFest no sólo estamos rompiendo techos de cristal; ¡Los estamos rompiendo en un millón de pedazos al desatar el poder de las voces femeninas y LGBTQIA+ en el cine y la televisión!
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B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest
The Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia announces its fourth edition of the WomanInFan program, which aims to promote female creators in the fantasy film industry. This initiative offers a contest to create a short teaser for a future fantasy feature film, with a prize of €10,000 for production. The selected projects will also receive industry accreditation and be showcased at the Sitges Festival. Additionally, the program offers a residency for filmmakers to develop their projects, with mentorship and intensive support during the festival.
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SITGES - WomanInFan
Sitges FanPitch 2025 is an international competition for pitch projects focused on feature films and series in the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres. The event, held during the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival, will select up to 7 feature films and 5 series worldwide. The selected projects can pitch to industry leaders and win travel grants, including opportunities to attend international festivals like Bucheon, Fantasia, and more. A cash prize of €2,500 is offered to the best series project. A special focus is placed on Catalan projects with the Catalunya Imaginària initiative.
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SITGES - FanPitch
It is an international call open to producers from anywhere in the world with fiction series or mini-series projects with international potential and who have or are looking for partners to produce.
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Connect FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT - PITCH COPRO SERIES
