The Writers’ Vision Pitch at Seriencamp is aimed at creators of fiction series looking to present their projects in development. Applications for the 2026 edition are open until January 18, 2026, with the live pitch taking place on June 9–10, 2026 in Cologne, Germany, including mandatory pitch training on the first day.
The program welcomes projects from any nationality, provided they are in English, and accepts all fiction genres, from drama and thriller to comedy and sci‑fi. The main goal is to provide visibility for series in development, allowing writers to present their first season to industry professionals and access networking and mentoring opportunities.
Only fiction series with a minimum of four episodes are accepted, including miniseries and short-form serial formats. Documentaries, animated series, or children’s series are not eligible. Participants must be the original creators or hold the rights to the project, which should not be previously tied to production companies or distributors. The pitch offers a platform to enhance the project and increase its international exposure.
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Writers's Vision Pitch - Seriencamp
The Rough Cut Lab, taking place during the VdR–Industry Days (April 6–9, 2025) in Nyon, Switzerland, is a competitive lab designed to support filmmakers during the editing process, helping them find the best creative direction for their films.
As part of the VdR–Industry program, this workshop focuses on four rough cuts, developed in collaboration with the filmmaking teams and mentors, who are experienced editors and industry professionals. Participation in this lab, conceived as a springboard for creative documentaries, also provides an opportunity for curated meetings with a wide range of buyers attending the industry program.
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VdR–Rough Cut Lab
The VdR–Development Lab is a nine-month long incubator for the development of creative documentaries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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VdR–Development Lab
Ópera Prima LAB
Apoyar a jóvenes talentos audiovisuales en el desarrollo de proyectos de su primer proyectos de largometrajes, con el fin de que puedan fortalecer sus películas desde la fase inicial y facilitarles un mayor acceso a financiamientos y mercados nacionales e internacionales.
CortosLAB
To support young audiovisual talents in the development of short film projects in genres other than drama, in order to strengthen their films from the initial phase—artistically, in production, and in marketing—and to promote the production of a diversity of cinematic genres.
CortosWIP
To support young audiovisual talents in the completion of short films, including editing processes and post-production of their works.
CortosDIS
To support young audiovisual talents in the distribution and commercialization of their completed short films and to achieve greater dissemination of their works at the national and international levels.
Ópera Prima LAB
To support young audiovisual talents in the development of their first feature film projects, with the aim of strengthening their films from the initial phase and facilitating greater access to financing and national and international markets.
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Chile Short - Market
Working JIIFF, the industry platform of the José Ignacio International Film Festival, opens the call for a new edition of Generation J, a workshop designed to promote the training of professional screenwriters and directors of Uruguayan fiction under the age of 32.
Guided by local and international experts, the selected emerging Uruguayan talents will conceptualize and develop their projects. José Ignacio serves as a meeting space to inspire stories.
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JIIFF - Generación J
