Prazo de entrega 15 Outubro 2026
Prémio 4,400€
FantasoLab opened the call for the VII Ibero-American Fantastic Film Screenwriting Workshop on August 27, 2026, with a deadline of September 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., Colombia time (GMT-5). The selected projects will be announced on December 1, 2026. The workshop will be held virtually from January 14 to 23, 2027.
The call, organized from Colombia, accepts applications from screenwriters from any country, although priority is given to those with nationality or permanent residence in Ibero-America. It is exclusively aimed at fiction feature film projects in the writing stage belonging to the science fiction, fantasy, or horror genres, or incorporating narrative components from these genres.
The program operates as a screenwriting development workshop and laboratory. Up to 15 projects will be selected, and one or two screenwriters may participate per project. The work focuses on the treatment through personalized consultations, theoretical talks, and group sessions.
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FantasoLab - Screenwriting Workshop
Arché Porto, dentro del festival Porto/Post/Doc, es un laboratorio y residencia de desarrollo para proyectos en etapa inicial. Está dirigido a cineastas emergentes con documentales de creación, proyectos híbridos o ensayos cinematográficos en largometraje o mediometraje.
La próxima edición se celebrará en Oporto durante el festival, entre el 25 de noviembre y el 1 de diciembre de 2025 (las sesiones de Arché suelen concentrarse en los días de Industry, hacia el 25‑27 de noviembre).
El programa ofrece mentorías personalizadas, sesiones de feedback y actividades de networking, fomentando la experimentación formal y narrativa. Los proyectos se desarrollan y presentan a profesionales internacionales durante el festival.
Se priorizan proyectos con vínculo a Portugal, Galicia o la península ibérica. La convocatoria abre en verano y cierra a finales de septiembre de 2025 (fecha exacta por confirmar). Se debe presentar un dossier con sinopsis, tratamiento, CV y estado de desarrollo.
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Porto/Post/Doc - Arché Porto
MAJORDOCSPITCH 2025 is an open call for non-fiction filmmakers with feature-length documentaries in development, work in progress, or rough cut stages. Up to five projects will be selected to take part in a preparation and presentation program held in Palma de Mallorca.
The program includes a rehearsal session for pitching in English with an international mentor, followed by the official presentation before a panel of festival programmers, distributors, and industry professionals. Each project will have 15 minutes to present and receive feedback, as well as one-to-one meetings with invited experts.
Applications are open until September 30, 2025, and require an English-subtitled teaser, a completed form, and a registration fee of €15. The festival provides accreditation, inclusion in its catalogue, and one night of accommodation.
Awards include participation in the Industry Days of the Beldocs 2026 festival, with accreditation and expenses covered, as well as distribution consultancy from DOCMA and a one-year free membership in this association. All selected projects must acknowledge their participation in MAJORDOCSPITCH 2025 in the film’s credits.
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MAJORDOCS PITCH
ESTELAB 2026 is the eighth edition of the Co-Production Laboratory between Latin America and Europe. It will take place in Bogotá, Colombia, from November 24 to 28, 2026, with in-person and virtual participation. The opening date of the call is not specified, and applications close on October 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., Colombia time.
The call is aimed at fiction and documentary feature film projects in development, with an advanced version of the treatment and a projected filming date no earlier than 2027. Projects must be submitted by a producer-director team linked to the project. The laboratory will select a maximum of 10 projects and is focused on developing and strengthening their international co-production possibilities, with special attention to connections between Latin America and Europe.
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ESTELAB CREA
20 LAB – “Ópera de Leyva” Screenplay Pitch will take place in Bogotá and Villa de Leyva, Colombia, from November 12 to 16, 2026. The call is exclusively for Colombian national projects and will accept applications until October 12, 2026; the opening date is not specified. Results will be announced on October 20, 2026.
The laboratory will select seven fiction feature film debut projects. It focuses on project development and pitch preparation through working sessions, group workshops, and personalized mentoring with national and international experts in areas such as development, screenwriting, production, pitching, character, structure, exhibition, and distribution. Screenwriters, directors, and producers with projects that meet the call requirements may participate.
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Script Pitch - Ópera Leiva
