FERATUM Pitch Hub 2026 es una convocatoria internacional organizada en México como parte del FERATUM Film Festival, enfocada en impulsar proyectos de largometraje de ficción en desarrollo dentro del cine fantástico. Está dirigida a guionistas, directores y productores de México e Iberoamérica, así como a participantes internacionales, siempre que los proyectos cumplan con los requisitos de la convocatoria, incluyendo un guion escrito mayoritariamente en español.
La iniciativa está orientada a proyectos de los géneros de terror, fantasía, ciencia ficción, thriller, suspenso, gore, western, humor negro y otros subgéneros afines. Los participantes seleccionados recibirán capacitación especializada para perfeccionar su presentación antes de exponer sus proyectos ante profesionales de la industria, con oportunidades de vinculación, financiamiento y premios.
La convocatoria permanece abierta del 1 de julio al 13 de septiembre de 2026. Los proyectos seleccionados se anunciarán el 11 de octubre de 2026. Las actividades del Pitch Hub se desarrollarán del 5 al 7 de noviembre de 2026, dentro del FERATUM Film Festival, que se celebrará del 5 al 8 de noviembre de 2026 en Michoacán, México.
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Feratum Pitch Hub
The Short Film Project Laboratory will take place in person on April 18, 19 and 24. With the main objective of promoting the production of short films, the Laboratory has the experience of professionals who work in the audiovisual area.
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Laboratorio de Proyectos de Cortometraje - CURTACINEMA
Our Short Film Fund initiative supports the production of a short film screenplay (20 pages max) or the completion of a short film (under 20 minutes) with a grant of up to £5,000 (approx $6,300), a kit rental package, and in-kind post production services. Filmmakers can apply without a producer – we can help you find one if your project is selected.
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Unsolicited Scripts Short Film Fund
Dirdira Lab launches its fourth call for creative feature film projects. The lab will take place from October 7 to 14, 2025 at Azala (Álava, Spain), aimed at emerging filmmakers with projects over 60 minutes, regardless of genre or format.
Applicants must have Spanish nationality, residency, or co-production. Each team may submit up to two projects. Priority will be given to works directed by women, creators under 35, and those in minority languages spoken in Spain.
Selected projects will receive €2,000 in development support, with all travel, accommodation, and meals covered for two team members. The lab offers guidance in narrative, aesthetics, directing, production, and sustainable practices.
The deadline is August 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. All materials must be submitted as a single PDF to info@dirdiralab.com. Projects with artistic risk and formal originality will be highly valued.
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Dirdira Lab
The NEXUS Co-Production FORUM 2025 call is open to audiovisual producers worldwide with projects in development or production seeking co-production. Accepted formats include fiction, documentary, hybrid feature films, as well as short films and audiovisual installations with innovative potential. The focus is on auteur cinema, experimental works, and creative proposals emphasizing innovation and social commitment.
Selected projects will pitch to industry professionals, have one-on-one meetings with key agents, and receive full accreditation for festival activities. Accommodation and meals for two people per project are also provided during the event.
The NEXUS Co-Production FORUM will take place in A Coruña from September 26 to October 4, 2025. The submission deadline is August 14. This is a unique opportunity to foster international collaborations and strengthen audiovisual projects in a professional and creative environment.
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NEXUS Co-Production Forum
