We promote national and international audiovisual creators in the realization of their projects. It is an experience that is developed with laboratories, meetings and dialogues, within the framework of our eight sections: Script Consulting, BioBioLab, SeriesLab, Documentary Internship, CorteFinalLab, Emerging Animation, Lab Distribution and Business Tables. Those selected will receive mentoring and advice from experts with recognized international experience in the industry.
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ENCUENTROS - BiobioCine
The Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) has opened registrations for its "Laboratorio de Imágenes" (Image Laboratory), organized by its FICCI Academy. This event will take place from April 2 to 5, 2025. Registrations are open from February 26 to March 11, 2025.
The Laboratorio de Imágenes is presented as a space dedicated to the exploration of ideas and narratives, with the goal of strengthening independent cinema and projecting the future of Ibero-American cinema. This laboratory aims to be a hub for innovation and creative exchange in the cinematic field.
For more information about the event and to access the registration form, you can visit the official FICCI website.
Additionally, you can follow FICCI's updates and news on their social media platforms, such as Instagram and Twitter, where they share content related to their events and activities.
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Image Laboratories - FICCI
The New Nordic Work-in-Progress 2026 call is part of the Stockfish Film & Industry Festival in Reykjavík, Iceland, and targets Nordic audiovisual projects in development. The application deadline is January 15, 2026, and public presentations and pitch sessions will take place during Industry Days on March 28, 2026. This program is exclusively for independent productions whose main producers are based in Nordic countries, meaning it does not accept submissions from outside this region. It welcomes feature-length documentaries or fiction films and TV series (documentary or fiction), focused on emerging talent with their first project. The area is a Work in Progress platform that offers visibility, pitch training, and industry networking. Participation is free and includes assistance with accommodation and flights for selected projects.
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STOCKFISH - WIP
The Sitges FanPitch Catalunya Imaginària call aims to promote feature films and series in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, and horror in the Catalan language. Participants must submit a script in Catalan, a dossier in English, a 3-minute video pitch in English or subtitled, and a poster proposal. The winning project will receive €2,500 for development and a residency at the Feratum Festival (Mexico). All selected projects get accreditation for industry activities and access to screenings. Registration is open until June 30, 2025, costing €50 (until May 31) or €60 (extended deadline). The selected project will be announced on September 9, 2025, and the festival runs from October 9 to 19, 2025. This call encourages audiovisual creation in Catalan and connects creators with international fantasy film professionals.
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Catalunya Imaginària - SITGES
IsLABentura Canarias 2026 is an international script development lab held in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is aimed at feature film and television series projects in fiction, documentary, and animation, provided they are written in Spanish and have a narrative or thematic connection to the Canary Islands.
The call is open to writers of any nationality, therefore accepting international submissions. Applications open on January 13, 2026, and close on February 22, 2026, which is the final deadline to submit projects.
The lab takes place from April to October 2026, combining one-on-one mentoring, intensive training, and industry-focused activities. The program includes a welcome week in Tenerife (April 20–26), a training week in La Gomera (July 20–26), and a final pitch session with awards in Gran Canaria (October 19–25, 2026). IsLABentura focuses on strengthening projects creatively and preparing them for the audiovisual market.
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isLABentura Screenwriting Laboratory
