The Oxbelly Retreat 2026 is an international creative development program taking place from July 1 to July 9, 2026 in Greece (Costa Navarino, Messinia). Applications open on December 2, 2025 and close on January 14, 2026. It welcomes applicants from around the world and does not restrict participation by nationality.
Oxbelly is not a traditional competition but an immersive retreat/workshop focused on writing. It accepts projects in development rather than finished works, specifically targeting feature film screenplays and fiction writing (novels, short stories, or other narrative forms). It is not structured around pitches, markets, or completed projects, but rather around creative and professional growth. This program is ideal for screenwriters and fiction writers seeking dedicated time, feedback, and a supportive international community to advance their narrative projects.
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Oxbelly Retreat
The Encuentros Cartagena 2026 call provides a development platform for Colombian animation projects, focusing on feature-length and short films in development. It is aimed at national producers seeking to strengthen their projects through pitches, mentorship, and specialized guidance, facilitating industry connections.
Applications are open from December 1, 2025, to January 18, 2026, allowing participants to prepare and submit their projects within this period. The program will take place virtually from April 6 to 10, 2026, and in person from April 13 to 17, 2026, during the Cartagena International Film Festival.
This initiative focuses exclusively on Colombian animation projects, aiming to strengthen the national industry through professional guidance, presentation opportunities, and networking with key industry players. International projects and animation series are not accepted; the primary goal is to support the development of works that can progress toward production and distribution.
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Meetings (Animation) – FICCI
La convocatoria Impact del Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) en colaboración con el Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) busca apoyar a cineastas con proyectos de largometraje de ficción o documental que se encuentren en etapa de postproducción. Su objetivo principal es brindar retroalimentación profesional y constructiva de expertos internacionales, ayudando a fortalecer y completar los proyectos para su circulación en festivales y mercados cinematográficos.
Pueden postular cineastas del Caribe, México, Centroamérica y Sudamérica, incluyendo la diáspora, con proyectos que cumplan con los requisitos de duración entre 60 y 120 minutos. La convocatoria se centra en un formato Work in Progress, ofreciendo asesoría directa de profesionales de la industria, proyecciones privadas, y oportunidades de visibilidad internacional. Los proyectos seleccionados reciben apoyo económico y en servicios de postproducción, además de cubrirse viaje y alojamiento del cineasta para asistir al festival en Curaçao.
La fecha límite de postulación es 10 de febrero de 2026, y la presentación de los proyectos seleccionados se realizará durante el festival los días 16 y 17 de abril de 2026.
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Impact - FICM / CIFF
Umorea Lab Getxon calls for comedy short film projects in an advanced stage of development. Applicants must submit a team consisting of a screenwriter, director, and producer, along with a complete script and documentation outlining the project and production plan. All materials must be in Spanish or Basque.
The lab provides a professional pitching platform, where selected projects are presented to a jury and industry professionals. Participants can receive mentorship, technical support, and access to resources for the production and distribution of their short films.
In addition to the public presentation, the program promotes networking and training, including talks, roundtables, and activities with sector experts. Its main goal is to increase the visibility of new talent in audiovisual comedy and to facilitate the creation of innovative, high-quality projects.
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UMOREA LAB GETXON
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
