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Frist 31 Oktober 2025
The 3rd Queer Audiovisual Residency 2026, organized by Fundación Cuórum, is accepting applications until October 13, 2025. It is aimed at filmmakers and visual artists of any nationality with projects in development—including fiction, documentary, audiovisual essay, experimental, or hybrid formats, whether short, medium, or feature-length. The main goal is to strengthen project portfolios through conceptual, creative, and technical support, with a focus on inclusion, sexual and gender diversity, social justice, empathy, and critical thinking.
The program comprises two phases: a virtual phase from February to March 2026 with lectures and one-on-one mentoring; followed by a five-day in-person phase in November 2026 in Mexico City, offering professional guidance, specialized training, and networking opportunities. During this in-person segment, the Foundation will cover accommodation and meals for up to two people per project; travel to Mexico City is the responsibility of the participants. Additionally, selected projects must pay a one-time administrative fee of USD 200.
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Queer Audiovisual Residency
The Young Audiovisual Laboratory of the Reteena Festival 2025 is aimed at young filmmakers aged 17 to 25 with projects in Catalan that are still in development, including short and feature films. Its purpose is to provide training, mentorship, and visibility for emerging cinematic talent.
Selected participants will receive personalized script tutoring with professional filmmakers, along with workshops on pitching, project dossiers, and masterclasses on production, distribution, and sustainable filmmaking. Participants will have the chance to present their projects in an open pitching session with well-known production companies, increasing their funding and development opportunities.
The laboratory also offers a €1,000 prize for the most outstanding project and full accreditation to the Reteena Festival, granting access to all festival activities. Key dates include registration in September–October, selection announcements in November, and in-person workshops in December.
This call is a unique opportunity for young filmmakers seeking to professionalize their projects, gain expert guidance, and showcase their work in a professional and creative environment.
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Young Audiovisual Laboratory
The Cine y Mujer 2025 Screenwriting Residency offers a creative and training space for Spanish-speaking women screenwriters, including trans women and individuals identifying as women. Its goal is to provide an environment to strengthen feature film scripts while promoting decentralization in the audiovisual field.
The residency will take place from November 26 to 30, 2025, in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico. Participants will receive specialized mentorship, accommodation, full meals, and local transportation, while travel to Xalapa and personal expenses are the responsibility of the participants.
Applicants must be over 18, have prior screenwriting experience, and submit a feature-length script of 60–100 pages. Required materials include a synopsis, script, motivation letter, and proof of registration payment. The deadline for submissions is October 19, 2025, with results announced on October 30, 2025.
This residency provides a unique opportunity for creative development, professional guidance, and visibility for film projects led by women.
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Screenwriting Residency: Cinema and Women
The International School of Film and Television (EICTV) offers a Master’s in Fiction Film for the 2025–2028 period, aimed at filmmakers interested in developing feature film projects in a creative and professional environment. The program combines technical and artistic training, including a creative lab called FICCLAB, where students develop their films with guidance from specialized filmmakers, creating scripts, production design, and exploring cinematic language.
Six students will be selected for the program, which includes in-person training in Cuba and online components. The program runs from February 2 to September 25, 2026, with a fee of 9,000 euros and a diploma issued by EICTV, recognized by the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Applicants must submit a motivation letter of up to three pages explaining their project and motivations, along with a portfolio of previous work. The application deadline is October 20, 2025, and the program seeks candidates aged 22 to 30 who wish to advance in feature film development in an international and creative setting.
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FICCLAB
MIPCOM 2025 is the world’s leading global market for entertainment content, taking place from October 13 to 16 in Cannes, France. It gathers executives, producers, distributors, and creators from across the globe to buy, sell, and co-produce television programs, series, documentaries, and digital formats. This edition focuses on the creator economy and the growing connection between traditional media and digital platforms. The event features keynote sessions, exclusive screenings, premieres, and networking opportunities aimed at fostering strategic collaborations. MIPCOM is recognized as a vital meeting point where global entertainment trends are discussed and shaped, providing participants with exceptional opportunities to expand their networks, secure deals, and explore innovations that will define the future of the audiovisual industry.
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MIPCOM - Cannes
