Created by the Locarno Festival in 2014, Industry Academy is an intensive training program whose objective is to foster innovation in young professionals in the film industry, working specifically in the area of independent film circulation: online and traditional distribution , sales, film marketing, exhibition, festival programming, among others. The workshop acts as a shortcut for a new generation of professionals entering the independent film industry, encouraging their development and helping them better understand the challenges of the industry, as well as expand their networks. The objective of Locarno Industry Academy is also to build bridges of collaboration across different markets in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, South Africa and South Asia.
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Australab - Industry Academy
Berlinale Talents is the talent development program of the Berlin International Film Festival, with project development labs taking place digitally at the end of January and an on-site summit with panels, discussions and networking opportunities during the Berlinale each February month.
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Berlinale Talents
Welcome to the 1st annual B!TCHFEST: An International Women’s & LGBTQIA+ Film Festival & Screenplay Contest with a groundbreaking in-person event for both Filmmakers and Screenwriters in the heart of Los Angeles. At B!tchFest we’re not just breaking glass ceilings; we’re shattering them into a million pieces by unleashing the Power of Female and LGBTQIA+ Voices in Film and Television!
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B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest
The 3rd Call for the WomanInFan Fantastic Residency – Sitges FanLab 2025 is open to female filmmakers residing in Europe who are developing a fantasy fiction feature film. The residency will take place during the Sitges Film Festival (October 9–19, 2025) and includes accommodation, meals, travel, full access to Industry events, mentoring, and specialized training. Applicants must submit a project in development along with a script, video pitch, project dossier, motivation letter, CV, and either a previous fantasy short film or a professional reel. The standard submission deadline is May 31 (€50), with an extended deadline until June 30 (€60). The initiative aims to support female voices in European fantastic cinema by offering professional guidance and international exposure. The selected project will be announced on September 9, 2025. Applications can be submitted via Festhome, FilmFreeway, or Incoproduction.
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WomanInFan Residency - SITGES
Sitges FanPitch 2025 is an international pitching competition for feature films and series in horror, science fiction, and fantasy genres. The call is open from March 10 to June 30, 2025, with a registration fee of €50 until May 31 and €60 until June 30. Projects must submit a script, English dossier, a maximum 3-minute videopitch, poster, and signed commitment documents. Special consideration is given to projects in Catalan. Winners will receive prizes including travel grants for international festivals, residencies, and cash awards for series. Selected series projects can participate in the Showrunners LAB with individual mentoring. The event will take place on October 12-13, 2025, in a hybrid format, within the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival.
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FanPitch - SITGES
