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Date limite 31 mai 2026
Prix 2,250€
KVIFF Talents is a development program supported by the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival that nurtures audiovisual concepts and projects. Applications for the 2026 cycle are open from January 14 to February 16, 2026. The program takes place mainly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and is open only to applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of those countries. There are two streams: Feature Pool, focused on feature film concepts in early development, and Creative Pool, which accepts projects of any format or genre, including short films, series, animation, documentary, and multimedia concepts. Accepted formats include shorts, features, series, and animation of any narrative style. Selected projects gain creative support, mentorship from industry professionals, and opportunities to present to producers and investors during the festival. Additional benefits may include creative residencies and support for developing proofs of concept. The program emphasizes project development rather than a traditional market pitch. It culminates in presentations and ongoing development toward future production opportunities.
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KVIFF Talents
MECAS (Mercado del Cine Casi Hecho) is an annual event held within the framework of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival. Its aim is to promote the internationalization of film projects in advanced postproduction stages or with a first cut, facilitating contact between filmmakers and industry professionals.
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MECAS (Mercado del cine casi hecho)
Documenta Madrid 2026 has opened its call for entries for its International Documentary Film Competition, which is open to non-fiction films from all countries. The call welcomes both emerging and established filmmakers, with no thematic or stylistic restrictions, as long as the works belong to the documentary field.
The application deadline is February 20, 2026. Selected films will be screened as part of the festival’s official program, which will take place from May 26 to May 31, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.
The competition accepts documentary short films and feature-length films, with no minimum or maximum duration, provided that the works are completed. In addition to the competitive section, the festival offers professional meeting spaces and exhibition platforms aimed at fostering international circulation of documentary cinema.
Documenta Madrid is a leading festival in contemporary non-fiction filmmaking, known for its commitment to diverse perspectives, formal innovation, and critical engagement with social and cultural issues.
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Final Cut - Documenta Madrid Festival
Green Film Lab is an international call organized by TorinoFilmLab, based in Italy, aimed at audiovisual professionals interested in incorporating environmental sustainability practices into their production processes. The lab focuses on providing tools and knowledge related to green production and is not limited to any specific narrative genre.
The call is open to feature films, documentaries, and TV series at different stages of development or early production, as long as they are connected to professionals or teams seeking to apply sustainable criteria within the audiovisual industry. The program functions as a specialized workshop and training lab rather than a pitch session or market.
The lab will take place in person in Turin, Italy, from April 17 to April 19, 2026. The application deadline is February 20, 2026. The call accepts international applications and is intended for film, television, and related industry professionals committed to sustainability in audiovisual production.
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Green Film Lab - TFL
The FantasoLab 2026 Fantastic Genre Short Film Laboratory opens applications from January 22 to February 20, 2026. This is a training‑focused lab designed for creators of fantastic genre short films — including science fiction, fantasy, and horror — who want to develop their projects through workshops, mentorship, and work sessions. The emphasis is on short films in development, between 7 and 15 minutes, with a first draft script ready at the time of submission.
The main laboratory activities will take place from April 6 to April 11, 2026, with preliminary sessions and individual work from late March to early April. Although based in Colombia, the call accepts international applications, especially from Ibero‑American creators, with priority given to Colombian talent. This initiative is not primarily a competition or market but a creative development environment to support and strengthen fantastic short film projects.
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Lab Cortos - Fantasolab
