The Oxbelly Retreat 2026 is an international creative development program taking place from July 1 to July 9, 2026 in Greece (Costa Navarino, Messinia). Applications open on December 2, 2025 and close on January 14, 2026. It welcomes applicants from around the world and does not restrict participation by nationality.
Oxbelly is not a traditional competition but an immersive retreat/workshop focused on writing. It accepts projects in development rather than finished works, specifically targeting feature film screenplays and fiction writing (novels, short stories, or other narrative forms). It is not structured around pitches, markets, or completed projects, but rather around creative and professional growth. This program is ideal for screenwriters and fiction writers seeking dedicated time, feedback, and a supportive international community to advance their narrative projects.
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Oxbelly Retreat
The Encuentros Cartagena 2026 call provides a development platform for Colombian animation projects, focusing on feature-length and short films in development. It is aimed at national producers seeking to strengthen their projects through pitches, mentorship, and specialized guidance, facilitating industry connections.
Applications are open from December 1, 2025, to January 18, 2026, allowing participants to prepare and submit their projects within this period. The program will take place virtually from April 6 to 10, 2026, and in person from April 13 to 17, 2026, during the Cartagena International Film Festival.
This initiative focuses exclusively on Colombian animation projects, aiming to strengthen the national industry through professional guidance, presentation opportunities, and networking with key industry players. International projects and animation series are not accepted; the primary goal is to support the development of works that can progress toward production and distribution.
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Meetings (Animation) – FICCI
The Impact call from the Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) in collaboration with the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) aims to support filmmakers with fiction or documentary feature films in post-production. Its main goal is to provide professional and constructive feedback from international experts, helping to strengthen and complete projects for festival screenings and industry markets.
Filmmakers from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, including the diaspora, are eligible, with projects between 60 and 120 minutes in length. The call focuses on a Work in Progress format, offering direct guidance from industry professionals, private screenings, and opportunities for international exposure. Selected projects receive financial support and post-production services, as well as travel and accommodation for the filmmaker to attend the festival in Curaçao.
The submission deadline is February 10, 2026, and the selected projects will be presented during the festival on April 16 and 17, 2026.
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Impact - FICM / CIFF
Green Film Lab is an international call organized by TorinoFilmLab, based in Italy, aimed at audiovisual professionals interested in incorporating environmental sustainability practices into their production processes. The lab focuses on providing tools and knowledge related to green production and is not limited to any specific narrative genre.
The call is open to feature films, documentaries, and TV series at different stages of development or early production, as long as they are connected to professionals or teams seeking to apply sustainable criteria within the audiovisual industry. The program functions as a specialized workshop and training lab rather than a pitch session or market.
The lab will take place in person in Turin, Italy, from April 17 to April 19, 2026. The application deadline is February 20, 2026. The call accepts international applications and is intended for film, television, and related industry professionals committed to sustainability in audiovisual production.
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Green Film Lab - TFL
The DIP 2026 call is aimed at artists and filmmakers interested in audiovisual exploration and intimacy, with a focus on experimental and documentary cinema. The program combines online activities with an in-person residency in Misiones, Argentina, providing a creative laboratory and artistic development space. International applications are accepted, encouraging diverse expressive experiences and creative processes.
The program will run from March 25 to November 25, 2026, including the in-person residency from October 8 to 16, 2026. Applications are open until January 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM Argentine time. The call is not focused on completed projects but rather on the development and support of creative processes, without format restrictions.
This initiative is designed for artists seeking to experiment, reflect, and strengthen their practice in a collaborative laboratory environment, fostering innovation and international exchange.
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DIP
