IDFAcademy 2026 is an intensive training program organized by the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) for emerging documentary directors and producers working on their first or second feature-length documentary. The program is designed to strengthen participants' artistic and professional development through workshops, case studies, talks, and networking opportunities with leading international documentary professionals.
The program welcomes international applicants from around the world and will take place in person in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from November 12 to 15, 2026. Applications are open from June 1 to August 1, 2026, with August 1, 2026 as the final submission deadline. Around 100 participants are selected through an international competitive process. Although the program is not project-driven, applicants are encouraged to have a documentary project in development or a recently completed film to maximize the benefits of the training experience.
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IDFAcademy
The Venice Production Bridge 2026, part of the Venice International Film Festival in Italy, is an international audiovisual industry market focused on supporting film financing, co-production and project development. It brings together producers, funds, sales agents, distributors and industry professionals from around the world.
The call accepts international fiction, documentary and animation projects, mainly feature-length productions, including projects in development, production, post-production and seeking financing opportunities. Its main programs include pitch sessions, work-in-progress presentations and professional market meetings, such as the Venice Gap-Financing Market and Final Cut in Venice.
The 2026 edition of the Venice Production Bridge will take place from September 3 to 9, 2026, within the framework of the Venice International Film Festival. Submission deadlines vary according to each section: Venice Gap-Financing Market closes on April 30, 2026, Final Cut in Venice closes on June 9, 2026, and Book Adaptation Rights Market closes on May 25, 2026.
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Venice Production Bridge
Munich Film Up! is an international mentorship and residency program for emerging filmmakers developing their first fiction feature film. It is aimed at film students in their final year or recent graduates (up to three years) looking to advance their screenplay development.
The program provides seven months of support, including personalized mentoring, online workshops, and a three-week residency at one of the partner residencies. Participants begin their journey at Munich’s Future Storytellers Festival, where they connect with industry professionals and fellow filmmakers.
The program concludes at the Cannes Film Festival, where projects are presented to the industry and the Kirch Foundation Award is granted, offering €5,000 to the winning project for further development.
Key dates for the 2025/26 edition are from June 23 to August 1, 2025. Munich Film Up! is a unique opportunity for emerging filmmakers seeking professional support and international visibility for their first feature film.
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BIFF LAB
Berlinale Talents 2026 is a professional development program of the Berlin International Film Festival, taking place from February 13 to 18, 2026. Applications are open until September 3, 2025, for filmmakers and creators with proven experience in feature films, short films, series, or telefilms, across genres like fiction, documentary, hybrids, or virtual reality. Projects must be in advanced development stages and have had festival presence or recognized distribution. Selected participants will join workshops, mentoring, and labs to enhance their careers and expand their international network. Applications are submitted online by completing a professional profile and presenting a project. There is no application fee, but travel and accommodation costs are the participant’s responsibility.
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Berlinale Talents
BOGOSHORTS Film Market (BFM) 2026 invites audiovisual companies, institutions and industry organizations to participate in one of Ibero-America’s leading markets dedicated to short films. The program brings together production companies, distributors, sales agents, film festivals, film schools, funding bodies, streaming platforms and audiovisual service providers to foster business opportunities, strategic partnerships and professional networking.
Selected organizations will take part in industry meetings, networking activities and one-on-one sessions with filmmakers, producers and short film projects participating in the market. BOGOSHORTS Film Market will be held in Bogotá, Colombia, from December 1–8, 2026, as part of the 24th Bogotá Short Film Festival – BOGOSHORTS.
Applications are open from April 9 to August 6, 2026, and the selected organizations will be announced on October 23, 2026.
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BOGOSHORTS Film Market
