CONECTA 2025 is an international documentary industry meeting organized by CCDoc (Chilean Documentary Corporation). Its 10th edition will take place from December 9 to 12, 2025, in a hybrid format combining onsite and online activities. Applications are open until July 28, 2025 at 23:59 (Santiago time, GMT‑4) and are aimed at Latin American projects or co‑productions with the region.
Main sections include: CONECTADOS, for feature documentaries in development or production; CONECTA WITH DISTRIBUTION, for films in editing, postproduction, or recently completed but unreleased; PITCH THE WHICKERS, for first features in development with onsite participation; and DOCS IN PROGRESS FIDOCS + CONECTA, for advanced editing projects receiving mentoring and prizes.
The event offers one‑on‑one meetings, workshops, talks, and networking opportunities, plus awards such as mentorships, postproduction services, and international market accreditations.
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CONNECT - Industry
The Cinematographic Short Film Laboratory, MuniciLab, in its first version within the III Buga New Cinema Festival, FENCINE 2024, is a training and creation space for
emerging filmmakers of legal age from Guadalajara de Buga and category 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 municipalities of Valle del Cauca, Colombia; aiming to support and strengthen cinema
regional, providing participants with the necessary tools and resources to develop and produce their own short films.
We look for stories where the use of territory or communities is imperative, whether through characters, aesthetics, universe, plot, etc.
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FENCINE - MuniciLab
MIA Market 2026 es un mercado internacional audiovisual que se celebrará en Roma, Italia, del 19 al 23 de octubre de 2026. La convocatoria está dirigida a proyectos en desarrollo dentro del sector audiovisual global, abarcando cine, televisión y contenidos para streaming. Las postulaciones para el Film Co-Production Market cierran el 3 de julio de 2026, mientras que otras categorías pueden extenderse hasta el 10 de julio de 2026, dependiendo del programa.
El evento acepta postulaciones internacionales, sin restricción de nacionalidad, y está abierto a productores de todo el mundo. Recibe proyectos de ficción, documental y animación, incluyendo largometrajes y series. Dentro de su estructura industrial, el mercado incluye espacios de pitching, co-producción, financiación, gap financing y laboratorios de desarrollo, orientados a facilitar acuerdos internacionales.
Los formatos aceptados incluyen largometrajes (mínimo 70 minutos), documentales, series de ficción, series documentales y proyectos de animación, todos en etapa de desarrollo o financiamiento. El MIA Market funciona como una plataforma profesional para conectar productores, distribuidores, plataformas y financiadores en un entorno B2B.
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MIA CO-PRODUCTION MARKET
The Hollywood Storytellers Script Competition is an international screenwriting contest open to feature films, shorts, and TV pilots across all genres. The submission deadline is November 2, 2025. Scripts must be submitted in English as PDFs and meet standard length requirements per category. The jury consists of industry professionals from major studios such as Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Participants can optionally request executive feedback with a free resubmission option. Winners receive laurels, certificates, industry exposure, and an invitation to attend the live event in Los Angeles on March 21 and 22, 2026. This festival is a valuable opportunity for screenwriters seeking visibility, networking, and direct access to Hollywood professionals. Entry fees range from $28 to $80 USD, with discounts available.
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Festival de cine Hollywood Storytellers - CONCURSO DE GUIÓN
Sony Pictures presents an innovative initiative aimed at discovering fiction series projects that address stories related to diversity and inclusion. We are looking for narratives that celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and resonate in the Latin audiovisual market. This program represents a boost for these stories and an opportunity for new talents in the industry, who will benefit from a six-month learning process.
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PITCH - Sony Pictures Television
