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The 2026 IBERMEDIA Program call for Support for the Distribution and Circulation of Ibero-American Films is open from January 30 to March 30, 2026. This line is exclusively for feature films with a minimum duration of 60 minutes, produced mainly by companies from IBERMEDIA member countries, aiming to promote the exhibition and circulation of these works across Ibero-America.
Applications are open to companies from any of the 21 member countries, making it an international call within the Ibero-American region. Series or television formats are not accepted; only cinematic projects with distribution and exhibition plans are eligible. Films of any genre can apply as long as they meet the nationality and format requirements.
Regarding results, based on last year’s call, selected projects were announced during the Intergovernmental Council meeting on November 27–28, 2025, with official public publication starting December 2, 2025. It is expected that the 2026 selection process will follow a similar schedule, although no exact announcement date has been confirmed yet.
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The Creepy Van Films – Macabro FICH 2025–2026 Feature Film Screenplay Competition is a Mexican call focused on the development of feature-length screenplays within the horror genre, including fantasy and science fiction. It is aimed at screenwriters with original projects in development.
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The IBERMEDIA Program launches its Feature Film Co-Development call to support projects in the development stage that can become co-productions among member countries. Applications are open from January 30 to March 30, 2026, until 11:59 a.m. local time of the lead producer’s country.
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The Ibermedia Program 2026 opens its call for the co-development of Ibero-American series projects. Applications are accepted from January 30 to March 30, 2026, aimed at independent production companies from Ibermedia member countries. The call seeks to support the creation of fiction series, creative documentaries, and animation series in development stages, with potential for international co-production.
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The 2026 IBERMEDIA Program call for support in Ibero-American film co-productions is open from January 30 to March 30, 2026. It targets fiction, documentary, and animation projects involving co-production between at least two independent producers from member countries within Ibero-America.
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30 marzo 2026
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The call is open to Mexican nationals and foreign residents who can prove at least two years of legal residence in Mexico, meaning it does not accept unrestricted international submissions. The only format accepted is a feature film screenplay, with an estimated running time of 80 to 120 minutes.
The competition includes a professional pitching and evaluation process, with final results announced during the Macabro International Horror Film Festival (FICH) 2026, taking place from August 13 to August 23, 2026.
Creepy Van Films – Macabro FICH
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30 marzo 2026
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The call accepts fiction, documentary, and animation feature films. It is aimed at producers from at least two IBERMEDIA member countries, encouraging international collaboration within the Ibero-American region. This initiative does not fund physical production but provides support for the development and co-development phase, including script work, production planning, and co-production preparation.
The main goal is to strengthen feature film projects with international distribution potential, fostering cultural exchange among participating countries and facilitating industry cooperation. Selected projects will receive financial and technical support to consolidate their proposals and move forward toward production.
IBERMEDIA PROGRAM - CO-DEVELOPMENT OF FEATURE FILMS
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30 marzo 2026
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Projects of all genres are welcome, with no thematic restrictions. The initiative focuses on projects seeking creative and strategic development support, strengthening the Ibero-American audiovisual industry. Series can be intended for television or digital platforms, and each project must follow a serialized format.
This opportunity is open only to production companies from Ibero-American countries but encourages international collaboration, not limiting submissions to each nation individually. The call does not require in-person activities; it focuses on the evaluation and selection of projects based on quality, feasibility, and co-production potential.
PROGRAMA IBERMEDIA - CODESARROLLO DE SERIES
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30 marzo 2026
Documentario
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No specific production dates are set, but selected projects must begin principal shooting or animation within the timeframe established after the call closes. The program accepts international submissions as long as they are from member countries, promoting regional collaboration and strengthening the Ibero-American audiovisual market.
This support line focuses exclusively on feature film co-productions, encouraging the creation of projects with potential for regional distribution and circulation. The program aims to boost established projects that can be realized with production certainty, fostering the Ibero-American film industry through cooperation between producers and industry professionals.
