Deadline 15 October 2026
Prize 4,400€
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
The seventh edition of ESTELAB invites feature film projects, both fiction and documentary, from Latin America and Europe with potential for international co-production. The lab combines in-person sessions in Colombia with synchronous online activities, providing mentorship and workshops to strengthen projects in development.
Applications are open until October 12, 2025, with a registration fee of 20 USD. Selected projects must cover a participation fee of 480 USD, though partial or full scholarships may be granted.
Applicants must submit a PDF in Spanish including: project cover, synopsis, treatment, director and producer biographies, budget and financing plan, production schedule, motivation to participate, and other relevant information. The registration form must be completed in a single session.
ESTELAB aims to support projects with an international vision and provide tools for their development and potential co-production, fostering exchange between creators and experts from the region and Europe.
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ESTELAB Co-Production Laboratory
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
