The From the Root Screenwriting Residency, organized by Fundación Algo en Común, is aimed at screenwriters and filmmakers from Black, Afro-descendant, Raizal, Palenquero, Rrom, and Indigenous communities from Colombia, the Americas, and their diasporas. The program seeks to strengthen their voices and stories in the audiovisual field. Twenty fiction feature film projects will be selected. The residency will take place from September 1 to November 28, 2025, including virtual activities and a two-week immersion in Cali, Colombia. Participants will receive training in screenwriting, personalized mentoring, and support in project development. At the end, a networking session with the industry will be held to present the projects to producers and specialized audiences. Applications are open until July 27, 2025.
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Screenwriting Residency “From the Root” - Algo en Común
El BAMMERS es un programa dirigido a jóvenes talentos de la industria audiovisual que buscan potenciar sus habilidades en producción y dirección, organizado por el Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM). Este programa está dirigido a productores y directores jóvenes que tengan entre 22 y 30 años y que ya cuenten con experiencia en el campo de la producción o dirección, habiendo trabajado en al menos un proyecto audiovisual comercializado (película, serie, cortometraje, etc.).
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BAMMERS - BAM
The INCAA opened the 2025 Contest for finished audiovisual fiction and/or animation scripts, including feature films and series. Fifteen film scripts will be awarded US$10,000 each, and three series scripts US$15,000 each. Participants must be Argentine or foreign residents in Argentina, over 18 years old. Scripts must be original, unpublished, and cannot have started filming or won previous INCAA awards. Registration is online until July 31, 2025. The jury has up to 90 days to announce results, which will be published on INCAA’s website. This call aims to promote original audiovisual creation with professional quality and is a great opportunity for screenwriters to boost their careers in Argentina.
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Concurso de Guion Audiovisual – INCAA
Simbiosis Inmersiva Lab is an in‑person lab taking place in Valdivia from October 10–13, 2025, within the 32nd Valdivia International Film Festival. It brings together audiovisual creators and scientists to develop immersive projects (VR, AR, MR) that merge science and art, promoting science outreach through new technologies.
Chilean citizens or residents with experience in film, science, or tech can apply. Projects may be early‑stage or in development, with no restriction on genre or narrative, as long as they include scientific content and a clear XR immersive approach.
The program covers local transport, meals, and lodging. Attendance is mandatory. Guidance is provided by renowned mentors.
Applications open until August 14, 2025. Results announced in early September.
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AUSTRALES ENCOUNTERS - Fic Valdivia - Development
EICTV and Televisión Serrana announce the Multiplatform Documentary Creation and Production Residency from October 5 to November 25, 2024. This 7-week residency takes place in Cuba, combining training at EICTV and community work in Sierra Maestra. It targets audiovisual creators interested in creative documentaries, community narratives, and ethical production. The program offers theoretical and practical training, mentored by Rodrigo Vázquez Salessi and the Televisión Serrana team. Participants will produce microdocumentaries and learn to film in conflict zones. Spanish proficiency, audiovisual experience, own equipment, and Cuban health insurance are required. The fee is €4,500, covering lodging, meals, transport, and full support. The call closes on July 1, 2024, with a limited intake of 10 international participants. This residency blends creativity, ethics, and community to tell impactful real stories.
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Multiplatform Documentary Creation and Production Residency – EICTV
