Festival start: 08 October 2026
Festival end: 18 October 2026
IV WomanInFan – Sitges Fanlab Residence Call for Entries
The Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia presents the IV call for entries for the WomanInFan – Sitges FanLab training grants, as part of the WomanInFan program.
This Sitges Film Festival initiative for the visibility and incorporation of female creators in fantastic genre filmmaking proposes a new platform for female fantastic genre filmmakers. It consists of a training proposal using the residency format, which will take place during the 59th edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
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TALENT ACCELERATOR BY WOMANINFAN Program developed with the support of:
ICEC – Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Institute of Cultural Enterprises)
Eurimages
DAMA
1. Purpose of the Call for Entries Talent Accelerator by WomanInFan is an international competitive call for entries designed to provide professional training for female creators in the field of fantastic genre filmmaking. Its aim is to strengthen creative, strategic, and professional skills, providing tools for the autonomous development of audiovisual projects based on principles of cultural and social sustainability, as well as promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the film industry. Thirty projects will be selected from among all those submitted to participate in the Talent Accelerator by WomanInFan.
IV WomanInFan – Sitges Fanlab Residence
The Grant Includes:
Accommodation, travel expenses and per diems during the entire 59th edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
Access to all Industry sessions at the 59th edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
The selected applicants will receive intensive mentoring from leading experts in the film industry to be able to develop their projects in different facets. The mentoring and workshops will take place in Sitges during this year’s Festival.
Training via mentoring, individual counseling from experts, screenings, Master Classes and workshops.
The possibility of presenting the project as part of the corresponding edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia in the Industry section and/or at those sections that the Festival deems most convenient.
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TALENT ACCELERATOR BY WOMANINFAN
The selected participants will have access to an intensive specialized training program that will take place over two and a half days, from October 13th to 15th, as part of Sitges FanLab and concurrently with the celebration of the Festival. Training will be provided by leading professionals from the film industry and will cover the following areas:
Script development and analysis.
Creative talent management.
Personal branding and professional positioning.
Evaluation of audiovisual projects.
Presentation and pitching techniques.
The program will place special emphasis on aspects of inclusivity, diversity, and equality, both in its pedagogical guidance and in the evaluation of the selected projects.
IV WomanInFan – Sitges Fanlab Residence Call for Entries
The Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia presents the IV call for entries for the WomanInFan – Sitges FanLab training grants, as part of the WomanInFan program.
This Sitges Film Festival initiative for the visibility and incorporation of female creators in fantastic genre filmmaking proposes a new platform for female fantastic genre filmmakers. It consists of a training proposal using the residency format, which will take place during the 59th edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
The Grant Includes:
Accommodation, travel expenses and per diems during the entire 59th edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
Access to all Industry sessions at the 59th edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
The selected applicants will receive intensive mentoring from leading experts in the film industry to be able to develop their projects in different facets. The mentoring and workshops will take place in Sitges during this year’s Festival.
Training via mentoring, individual counseling from experts, screenings, Master Classes and workshops.
The possibility of presenting the project as part of the corresponding edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia in the Industry section and/or at those sections that the Festival deems most convenient.
RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
The director must have made at least one fantastic genre fiction short film and attach it or, failing that, show a reel of her previous audiovisual projects.
The director must have a future fantastic genre fiction project (documentary genre is not eligible).
Director's résumé and filmography.
Brief information pack with a synopsis of the future project, script treatment, benchmark films and description of the target audience.
Video Pitch about the future project
Project script. The script may be in its first draft and its original language.
Letter of intent.
European competition. All candidates must reside in an EU member state.
https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/eu-countries_en
Selection Criteria
To be selected, candidates must meet all the requirements set out in the rules.
The projects will then be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Originality and coherence of the project: 50 points.
Director’s résumé and filmography: 10 points.
Video Pitch: 20 points.
Project Information Pack (target audience, benchmarks, etc.): 20 points.
Evaluation Commission
The candidates for the WomanInFan – Sitges FanLab Fantastic Residency will be assessed by a committee made up of the following members:
The Foundation’s Director General.
The Festival’s Artistic Director.
The Festival's Industry Area Manager.
A DAMA Representative.
Participation Commitment
The three selected directors will receive a certificate of participation and agree to include their participation in the WomanInFan - Sitges FanLab in the credits of their future project
In the event that the corresponding project come to fruition, the grant recipient agrees to add the WomanInFan - Sitges FanLab logo to the production credits, as well as to all graphic and promotional materials, using the words:
" With the support of WomanInFan – Sitges FanLab."
CALL FOR ENTRIES AND SUBMISSIONS
Call for entries opens: March 9,
2026
Submission period:
Standard: March 9, 2026 – May 31, 2026 (11:59 PM on May 31st) (Submission fee: 53 euros)
Extended: June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM on June 30th) (Submission fee: 63 euros)
Call for entries closes: June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM on June 30) Projects submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.
Announcement of the selected project: September 1, 2026.
Where To Apply
Call for entries via Festhome.
Materials sent via email will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted through the official channels of the call for entries.
Submission Questions And Issues
Technical issues with uploading materials to platforms:
Festhome: https://festhome.com/es/faqs#2 If you can't find the answer, contact Festhome at help@festhome.com, or call:
Spain: +34 683 158 619
USA: +1 (516) 85842 85
Questions regarding requirements and content: industry.hub@sitgesfilmfestival.com
More Information
For more information, contact industry.hub@sitgesfilmfestival.com.
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OFFICIAL RULES OF THE CALL FOR ENTRIES
TALENT ACCELERATOR BY WOMANINFAN Program developed with the support of:
ICEC – Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Institute of Cultural Enterprises)
Eurimages
DAMA
1. Purpose of the Call for Entries Talent Accelerator by WomanInFan is an international competitive call for entries designed to provide professional training for female creators in the field of fantastic genre filmmaking. Its aim is to strengthen creative, strategic, and professional skills, providing tools for the autonomous development of audiovisual projects based on principles of cultural and social sustainability, as well as promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the film industry. Thirty projects will be selected from among all those submitted to participate in the Talent Accelerator by WomanInFan.
Strategic Objectives of the Program
Foster women’s creative leadership in fantastic genre filmmaking.
Provide practical tools for sustainable professional development.
Encourage the consolidation of audiovisual projects with international potential.
Promote values of diversity, equality, and inclusion in the audiovisual industry.
2. Target Participants The call for entries is aimed at professional women, both emerging and experienced creators in the international audiovisual sector, who are interested in developing feature film projects within the fantastic genre.
3. Highly Specialized Professional Training Program The selected participants will have access to an intensive specialized training program that will take place over two and a half days, from October 13th to 15th, as part of Sitges FanLab and concurrently with the celebration of the Festival.
Training will be provided by leading professionals from the film industry and will cover the following areas:
Script development and analysis.
Creative talent management.
Personal branding and professional positioning.
Evaluation of audiovisual projects.
Presentation and pitching techniques.
The program will place special emphasis on aspects of inclusivity, diversity, and equality, both in its pedagogical guidance and in the evaluation of the selected projects.
4. Required Documentation
Candidates will need to submit the following documentation:
Letter of intent.
Reel or sample of previous audiovisual work.
Updated résumé.
Fantastic genre feature film project that must necessarily include:
Project information pack.
Complete script or script treatment (at least one of these documents).
The organization may request additional documentation if it deems it necessary for the proper evaluation of candidates.
5. Evaluation and Selection Criteria The selection will be made on a competitive basis according to the following weighted criteria: a) Artistic quality, originality, and feasibility of the submitted project: 40%. b) Candidate's professional background and creative potential: 30%. c) Coherence, motivation, and suitability of the letter of intent within the program: 10%. d) Incorporation of values of equality, diversity, inclusion, and positive cultural impact in the project and professional proposal: 20%.
6. Selection Jury The participating finalists will be selected by a jury composed of:
The Foundation’s Director General..
The Festival’s Artistic Director.
The person in charge of the Industry Department.
A Festival programmer.
The jury's decisions shall be final.
7. Terms and Conditions of Participation
Training will be free of charge for the selected participants.
The selected participants will also receive free accreditation for the Festival during the dates of the training program.
The call for entries does not cover travel expenses, accommodation, or meals, which will have to be paid for by the participants.
8. Certification Participants who complete all training sessions will receive a certificate of participation in the Talent Accelerator by WomanInFan.
9. Rights and Responsibilities Submission to the call for entries implies full acceptance of these rules. Participants guarantee the authorship and availability of the materials submitted and authorize their use exclusively for evaluation, promotion of the program, and institutional communication purposes, always respecting intellectual property rights.
10. Interpretation of the Rules The organization reserves the right to interpret these rules and resolve any circumstances not covered herein for the proper running of the call for entries.
CALL FOR ENTRIES AND SUBMISSIONS
Call for entries opens: March 9, 2026
Submission Period:
Standard: March 9, 2026 – May 31, 2026 (11:59 PM on May 31st) (Submission fee: 53 euros)
Extended: June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM on June 30th) (Submission fee: 63 euros)
Call for entries closes: June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM on June 30) Projects submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.
Announcement of the selected project: September 1, 2026.
Where to Apply Call for entries via Festhome. Materials sent via email will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted through the official channels of the call for entries.
Submission Questions and Issues Technical issues with uploading materials to platforms:
Festhome: https://festhome.com/es/faqs#2
If you can't find the answer, contact Festhome at help@festhome.com, or call:
Spain: +34 683 158 619
USA: +1 (516) 85842 85
Questions regarding requirements and content: industry.hub@sitgesfilmfestival.com
More information For more information, contact industry.hub@sitgesfilmfestival.com
Talent Accelerator by WomanInFan - Reel or a sample of previous audiovisual works
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
Standard53€48.76€
01 May 26
Late63€57.96€
30 Jun 26
Submissions deadline
30 Jun 26
Save up
4.24€
Submit
** At the end of the submission process, you will be required to attach a single PDF document containing the following information:
- Letter of intent.
- Updated résumé.
- Fantastic genre feature film project that must necessarily include:
- Project information pack.
- Complete script or script treatment (at least one of these documents). **
OFFICIAL RULES OF THE CALL FOR ENTRIES
TALENT ACCELERATOR BY WOMANINFAN Program developed with the support of:
ICEC – Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Institute of Cultural Enterprises)
Eurimages
DAMA
1. Purpose of the Call for Entries Talent Accelerator by WomanInFan is an international competitive call for entries designed to provide professional training for female creators in the field of fantastic genre filmmaking. Its aim is to strengthen creative, strategic, and professional skills, providing tools for the autonomous development of audiovisual projects based on principles of cultural and social sustainability, as well as promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the film industry. Thirty projects will be selected from among all those submitted to participate in the Talent Accelerator by WomanInFan.
Strategic Objectives of the Program
Foster women’s creative leadership in fantastic genre filmmaking.
Provide practical tools for sustainable professional development.
Encourage the consolidation of audiovisual projects with international potential.
Promote values of diversity, equality, and inclusion in the audiovisual industry.
2. Target Participants The call for entries is aimed at professional women, both emerging and experienced creators in the international audiovisual sector, who are interested in developing feature film projects within the fantastic genre.
3. Highly Specialized Professional Training Program The selected participants will have access to an intensive specialized training program that will take place over two and a half days, from October 13th to 15th, as part of Sitges FanLab and concurrently with the celebration of the Festival.
Training will be provided by leading professionals from the film industry and will cover the following areas:
Script development and analysis.
Creative talent management.
Personal branding and professional positioning.
Evaluation of audiovisual projects.
Presentation and pitching techniques.
The program will place special emphasis on aspects of inclusivity, diversity, and equality, both in its pedagogical guidance and in the evaluation of the selected projects.
4. Required Documentation
Candidates will need to submit the following documentation:
Letter of intent.
Reel or sample of previous audiovisual work.
Updated résumé.
Fantastic genre feature film project that must necessarily include:
Project information pack.
Complete script or script treatment (at least one of these documents).
The organization may request additional documentation if it deems it necessary for the proper evaluation of candidates.
5. Evaluation and Selection Criteria The selection will be made on a competitive basis according to the following weighted criteria: a) Artistic quality, originality, and feasibility of the submitted project: 40%. b) Candidate's professional background and creative potential: 30%. c) Coherence, motivation, and suitability of the letter of intent within the program: 10%. d) Incorporation of values of equality, diversity, inclusion, and positive cultural impact in the project and professional proposal: 20%.
6. Selection Jury The participating finalists will be selected by a jury composed of:
The Foundation’s Director General..
The Festival’s Artistic Director.
The person in charge of the Industry Department.
A Festival programmer.
The jury's decisions shall be final.
7. Terms and Conditions of Participation
Training will be free of charge for the selected participants.
The selected participants will also receive free accreditation for the Festival during the dates of the training program.
The call for entries does not cover travel expenses, accommodation, or meals, which will have to be paid for by the participants.
8. Certification Participants who complete all training sessions will receive a certificate of participation in the Talent Accelerator by WomanInFan.
9. Rights and Responsibilities Submission to the call for entries implies full acceptance of these rules. Participants guarantee the authorship and availability of the materials submitted and authorize their use exclusively for evaluation, promotion of the program, and institutional communication purposes, always respecting intellectual property rights.
10. Interpretation of the Rules The organization reserves the right to interpret these rules and resolve any circumstances not covered herein for the proper running of the call for entries.
CALL FOR ENTRIES AND SUBMISSIONS
Call for entries opens: March 9, 2026
Submission Period:
Standard: March 9, 2026 – May 31, 2026 (11:59 PM on May 31st) (Submission fee: 53 euros)
Extended: June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM on June 30th) (Submission fee: 63 euros)
Call for entries closes: June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM on June 30) Projects submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.
Announcement of the selected project: September 1, 2026.
Where to Apply Call for entries via Festhome. Materials sent via email will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted through the official channels of the call for entries.
Submission Questions and Issues Technical issues with uploading materials to platforms:
Festhome: https://festhome.com/es/faqs#2
If you can't find the answer, contact Festhome at help@festhome.com, or call:
Spain: +34 683 158 619
USA: +1 (516) 85842 85
Questions regarding requirements and content: industry.hub@sitgesfilmfestival.com
More information For more information, contact industry.hub@sitgesfilmfestival.com
Fantastic Residence WomanInFan (Sitges Fanlab) - Fantasy fiction short film or, failing that, a reel of their previous audiovisual projects
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
Standard53€48.76€
01 May 26
Late63€57.96€
30 Jun 26
Submissions deadline
30 Jun 26
Save up
4.24€
Submit
** At the end of the submission process, you will be required to attach a single PDF document containing the following information:
- Director's résumé and filmography.
- Brief information pack with a synopsis of the future project, script treatment, benchmark films and description of the target audience.
- Video Pitch about the future project
Project script. The script may be in its first draft and its original language.
- Letter of intent. **
IV WomanInFan – Sitges Fanlab Residence Call for Entries
The Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia presents the IV call for entries for the WomanInFan – Sitges FanLab training grants, as part of the WomanInFan program.
This Sitges Film Festival initiative for the visibility and incorporation of female creators in fantastic genre filmmaking proposes a new platform for female fantastic genre filmmakers. It consists of a training proposal using the residency format, which will take place during the 59th edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
The Grant Includes:
Accommodation, travel expenses and per diems during the entire 59th edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
Access to all Industry sessions at the 59th edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
The selected applicants will receive intensive mentoring from leading experts in the film industry to be able to develop their projects in different facets. The mentoring and workshops will take place in Sitges during this year’s Festival.
Training via mentoring, individual counseling from experts, screenings, Master Classes and workshops.
The possibility of presenting the project as part of the corresponding edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia in the Industry section and/or at those sections that the Festival deems most convenient.
RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
The director must have made at least one fantastic genre fiction short film and attach it or, failing that, show a reel of her previous audiovisual projects.
The director must have a future fantastic genre fiction project (documentary genre is not eligible).
Director's résumé and filmography.
Brief information pack with a synopsis of the future project, script treatment, benchmark films and description of the target audience.
Video Pitch about the future project
Project script. The script may be in its first draft and its original language.
Letter of intent.
European competition. All candidates must reside in an EU member state.
https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/eu-countries_en
Selection Criteria
To be selected, candidates must meet all the requirements set out in the rules.
The projects will then be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Originality and coherence of the project: 50 points.
Director’s résumé and filmography: 10 points.
Video Pitch: 20 points.
Project Information Pack (target audience, benchmarks, etc.): 20 points.
Evaluation Commission
The candidates for the WomanInFan – Sitges FanLab Fantastic Residency will be assessed by a committee made up of the following members:
The Foundation’s Director General.
The Festival’s Artistic Director.
The Festival's Industry Area Manager.
A DAMA Representative.
Participation Commitment
The three selected directors will receive a certificate of participation and agree to include their participation in the WomanInFan - Sitges FanLab in the credits of their future project
In the event that the corresponding project come to fruition, the grant recipient agrees to add the WomanInFan - Sitges FanLab logo to the production credits, as well as to all graphic and promotional materials, using the words:
" With the support of WomanInFan – Sitges FanLab."
CALL FOR ENTRIES AND SUBMISSIONS
Call for entries opens: March 9,
2026
Submission period:
Standard: March 9, 2026 – May 31, 2026 (11:59 PM on May 31st) (Submission fee: 53 euros)
Extended: June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM on June 30th) (Submission fee: 63 euros)
Call for entries closes: June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM on June 30) Projects submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.
Announcement of the selected project: September 1, 2026.
Where To Apply
Call for entries via Festhome.
Materials sent via email will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted through the official channels of the call for entries.
Submission Questions And Issues
Technical issues with uploading materials to platforms:
Festhome: https://festhome.com/es/faqs#2 If you can't find the answer, contact Festhome at help@festhome.com, or call:
Spain: +34 683 158 619
USA: +1 (516) 85842 85
Questions regarding requirements and content: industry.hub@sitgesfilmfestival.com
More Information
For more information, contact industry.hub@sitgesfilmfestival.com.
Festhome holds accountable fees festivals by holding the payment of the fees of most newer festivals until they have viewed the submissions, held their festivals and other methods.
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Festhome holds accountable fees festivals by holding the payment of the fees of most newer festivals until they have viewed the submissions, held their festivals and other methods. 