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Docs in Progress 2026 is a call organized by DocsValència Espai de No Ficció, aimed at documentary feature films currently in the editing stage. The program is designed for projects in first or second rough cut, with an approximate duration between 50 and 90 minutes, and that are not yet completed.
The call takes place in Spain, in the city of Valencia, and functions as a Work in Progress or laboratory initiative, focusing on narrative, creative, and editing analysis of selected projects. Only non-fiction documentary projects are eligible.
Applications are limited to projects linked to the Valencian Community. Projects may apply if the director or producer can demonstrate at least three years of residence in the region, or, in the case of co-productions, if there is a minimum of 20% Valencian ownership.
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Docs in Progress - DocsValència
Plataforma VLC 2026 is the industry and professional development section of DocsValència Espai de No Ficció, focused on supporting documentary projects. The call is aimed at Valencian filmmakers and producers, as well as international applicants who can prove at least one year of fiscal residence in the Valencian Community. Non-fiction projects of any theme, narrative approach, and length are eligible, including short films, feature-length documentaries, and transmedia projects at different stages of development.
The submission period runs from January 19 until February 26, 2026 at 11:59 pm, which is the final deadline. Plataforma VLC is divided into two tracks: Incubator, for early-stage projects, and One Step from Internationalization, for projects in advanced development or production.
Activities will begin with an online welcome session on April 16, 2026, followed by in-person activities in Valencia from May 18 to May 22, 2026, including workshops, a pitching session, and one-to-one meetings with international documentary industry professionals.
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VLC Platform – DocsValència
The Atlàntida Mallorca Talents Lab (AMTL) call is aimed at feature films in the development stage, providing support through mentorship, training, and networking opportunities. The 2026 edition will take place from July 28 to 30 in Mallorca, Spain.
Applications are open from December 15, 2025, to February 28, 2026. Projects of any genre or theme are accepted, including fiction, documentary, and animation. While the main focus has been on production companies with a presence in Spain, international projects may also apply, depending on individual evaluation.
The lab offers pitching sessions in front of industry professionals, group development workshops, and personalized meetings for guidance in production, distribution, and marketing. Its goal is to help projects secure financing and move toward full production. This call is ideal for filmmakers seeking professional guidance and exposure within a well-established film festival environment.
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Atlàntida Mallorca Talents Lab
With the purpose of promoting documentary film work, DocsValencia Espai de No Ficció publishes this call to support the development of projects through DocsLab-À Punt, the festival's laboratory focused on the Valencian industry.
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DocsLab - DocsValencia
The Storylines Lab is designed for narrative feature film projects at an early stage of development, from early concept to treatment stage. The lab is held virtually through online sessions and has a duration of two weeks.
The lab gives independent filmmakers from around the world the opportunity to work intensively on the creative development of their projects in an environment structured to foster professional collaboration and high-quality project development.
The lab is facilitated by a professional in the field with long-standing experience. In addition to the guidance provided by the facilitator through workshop sessions and one-on-one meetings, the lab offers the participants the opportunity to workshop their projects with other international filmmakers, be part of a community of like-minded artists, and access the Cine Qua Non Lab film professional network.
By the end of the lab, participants will have created a portfolio of:
Short treatment/Main story points
Character profiles
Synopsis
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Taller de Líneas Argumentales (English) - Cine Qua Non Lab
