The International School of Film and Television (EICTV) in Cuba is accepting applications for its Master’s Program in Fiction Film, FICCLAB 2026. This program is aimed at filmmakers worldwide who wish to develop feature-length fiction projects. Applications are open until January 9, 2026, and the program will run from February 2 to September 25, 2026.
The program operates as a creative laboratory, providing personalized guidance for the development of cinematic projects. It focuses on fiction filmmaking and is designed to help each participant advance their feature film project, from conception to planning and production. The program welcomes international applicants, offering a rich experience with diverse perspectives from different countries.
Participants will work primarily on feature-length fiction films, combining practical and academic approaches that integrate theory, experimentation, and production. The program merges hands-on filmmaking with creative reflection, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to strengthen narrative and technical abilities, ultimately fostering high-quality projects with international relevance in the film industry.
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FICCLAB
The FeatureLab 2026 call by TorinoFilmLab is a training programme for feature film projects at an advanced development stage, designed for teams of directors and producers worldwide. The deadline for applications is 2 December 2025 at 16:00 CET. The programme takes place in Italy (Turin) and online from June to November 2026, with two residential modules and one online module. It is an international call open to applicants from any country. It accepts first or second feature film projects in genres including fiction, creative documentary, experimental, and animation, as long as the project exceeds 60 minutes and is in advanced development. This is a development and training lab, focusing on artistic, creative, production, and promotion strategies, rather than a market event. The format accepted is feature films; short films and series are not eligible. Selected teams participate in workshops and conclude with presentations at the TFL Meeting Event, with opportunities to compete for production awards. Participation requires submission of materials in English and full availability for all scheduled activities.
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FeatureLab - TFL
Selected projects will compete for support in post-production services (conformity, color grading, sound mixing, DCP mastering, among others) and will be showcased in a private screening for national and international juries, sales agents, distributors, exhibitors, and other industry professionals during the festival days.
Colombian feature films (fiction, documentary, and/or essay) with a final cut or in an advanced editing state are eligible. Support in post-production services will be provided for two projects.
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Work In Progress (WIP) Colombia / Feature Film - FICCI
Selected projects will compete for support in post-production services (conformity, color grading, sound mixing, DCP mastering, among others) and will be showcased in a private screening for national and international juries, sales agents, distributors, exhibitors, and other industry professionals during the festival days.
Colombian short films (fiction, documentary, and/or essay) with a final cut or in an advanced editing state are eligible. Support in post-production services will be provided for one project.
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Work In Progress (WIP) Colombia / Short Film - FICCI
Selected projects will compete for support in post-production services (conformity, color grading, sound mixing, DCP mastering, among others) and will be showcased in a private screening for national and international juries, sales agents, distributors, exhibitors, and other industry professionals during the festival days.
Ibero-American feature films (fiction, documentary, and/or essay) with a final cut or in an advanced editing state are eligible. Support in post-production services will be provided for one project.
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Work In Progress (WIP) Ibero-America - Feature Film - FICCI
