El Sentiero Film Factory – Film Pitch es un concurso internacional de guion para cortometrajes, dirigido a directores y guionistas de cualquier país. Los participantes pueden enviar guiones originales de máximo 20 páginas, en italiano o inglés, sin restricciones de género o estilo. Los proyectos seleccionados tendrán la oportunidad de presentar un pitch en vivo durante el festival, que se llevará a cabo del 18 al 26 de septiembre de 2026 en Florencia, Italia. La participación en la sesión de pitch es obligatoria para ser elegible a los premios.
La convocatoria está abierta hasta el 1 de junio de 2026, fecha límite para la presentación de materiales. Esta sección del festival permite a los creadores exponer sus proyectos ante productores y profesionales de la industria cinematográfica, brindando la posibilidad de desarrollo y financiación. El Film Pitch se centra en la interacción directa entre los creadores y los expertos, fomentando oportunidades de networking y visibilidad internacional para proyectos de cortometraje.
En resumen, es una plataforma ideal para cineastas que buscan apoyo profesional, exposición internacional y la oportunidad de transformar su guion en un proyecto audiovisual concreto.
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Sentiero Film Factory - FILM PITCH
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 Ventana Madrid 2025 call is open from July 4 to August 21, 2025 for audiovisual production companies based in the Madrid Region. Eligible applicants are either established companies with at least two works in the past five years or emerging companies with less than five years of activity.
Projects in development are welcome (feature films, series, documentaries, or other narrative formats) with international potential, seeking co‑production or funding. Applicants must submit a PDF dossier (up to 5 GB) and optional audiovisual materials through the online form on the official website.
Up to 20 companies will be selected to attend the market in Madrid from October 20 to 22, 2025, gaining personalized B2B meetings, networking opportunities, and international exposure. Registration is free.
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Madrid Window
The WomanInFan – Sitges FanLab call, held in Spain, is an international initiative aimed at supporting women filmmakers working in the fantasy genre. As part of the Sitges Film Festival, it focuses on the development of feature-length projects in early stages, offering a lab-based program with training, mentorship, and professional guidance.
The program targets fantasy genre projects —including horror, science fiction, fantasy, animation, and experimental works— and is designed to foster new voices in the audiovisual industry. It functions primarily as a lab or residency rather than a market or completed works platform, emphasizing creative and strategic development.
The call is open to international applicants. The submission period runs from March 9, 2026, to June 30, 2026 (final deadline). The lab activities will take place from October 13 to 15, 2026, within the broader festival dates, which run from October 8 to 18, 2026.
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WomanInFan Residency - SITGES
The FanPitch call takes place in Spain as part of the Sitges Festival and is open to international applicants. The submission period runs from March 9 to June 30, 2026, which is the final deadline to apply. The event itself will be held on October 12 and 13, 2026.
This is an industry-focused initiative centered on pitch sessions, aimed at projects in development within the audiovisual market. The call specializes in horror, science fiction, and fantasy genres, and also accepts documentaries as long as they fall within these thematic categories.
FanPitch accepts feature films, series, and documentary projects in development, requiring materials such as a video pitch for evaluation. It serves as a platform to connect creators with industry partners, fostering visibility and supporting the advancement of early-stage projects.
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FanPitch - SITGES
