The Rotterdam Lab 2026 is a program for emerging international film producers seeking to expand their professional network and develop feature-length projects with international co-production potential. It is open to independent producers, freelancers, or junior producers in production companies, with no age limit, who have completed at least two short films and are working on their first or second feature.
The program prioritizes diversity and inclusion, especially welcoming applicants from minority, indigenous, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, disabled communities, or underrepresented regions in the international film industry.
Selected participants receive full access to IFFR Pro and CineMart 2026, including accreditation for meetings, screenings, networking events, and five nights of accommodation. Travel expenses are not covered.
The lab takes place during the International Film Festival Rotterdam, from late January to early February 2026. Applicants must submit an application form, CV, and motivation letter, with an optional portfolio or dossier. The main focus is on the international potential of the project and the producer’s ability to contribute to and benefit from the lab.
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Lab - IFFR
The Hollywood Storytellers Script Competition is an international screenwriting contest open to feature films, shorts, and TV pilots across all genres. The submission deadline is November 2, 2025. Scripts must be submitted in English as PDFs and meet standard length requirements per category. The jury consists of industry professionals from major studios such as Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Participants can optionally request executive feedback with a free resubmission option. Winners receive laurels, certificates, industry exposure, and an invitation to attend the live event in Los Angeles on March 21 and 22, 2026. This festival is a valuable opportunity for screenwriters seeking visibility, networking, and direct access to Hollywood professionals. Entry fees range from $28 to $80 USD, with discounts available.
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Festival de cine Hollywood Storytellers - CONCURSO DE GUIÓN
Industry ficmonterrey es un espacio dedicado al fortalecimiento y desarrollo de la industria cinematográfica regional y nacional. Aquí, los profesionales del cine se reúnen para explorar colaboraciones, compartir conocimientos y celebrar alianzas.
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FICMONTERREY - PRO MEETINGS
El Festival Internacional de Cine de Monterrey (ficmonterrey) invita a cineastas a presentar sus proyectos para el programa Work in Progress (WiP). Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo apoyar a cineastas iberoamericanos y latinos de EE. UU. proporcionando recursos cruciales para películas en etapa de postproducción. El festival está dedicado a promover voces e historias diversas dentro de la industria cinematográfica.
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FICMONTERREY - WIP
Sony Pictures presenta una iniciativa innovadora dirigida a descubrir proyectos de series de ficción que abordan historias con temáticas vinculadas a la diversidad e inclusión. Buscamos narrativas que celebren la diversidad, promuevan la inclusión y resuenen en el mercado audiovisual latino. Este programa representa un impulso para estas historias y una oportunidad para nuevos talentos en la industria, que podrán beneficiarse de un proceso de aprendizaje de seis meses.
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PITCH - Sony Pictures Television
