One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. Qualifier for the Oscar® and the Goya® awards; and FIAPF recognised.
Date limite 14 septembre 2025
Prix 91,000€
The Desafío Buñuel 2025 is a film rally held in Teruel, Spain, from August 27 to 30. Filmmaking teams must submit fiction scripts inspired by Luis Buñuel’s film Belle de Jour. Short films should last between 5 and 10 minutes and be shot during the event, using outdoor locations and local extras.
The call is open to filmmakers of any nationality. To participate, scripts, the director’s filmography, and the list of team members must be submitted by May 18. Selected projects will be announced on June 10.
The goal is to promote creativity and local collaboration in a short time frame, producing original short films in just 48 hours. The main language is Spanish, and films are expected to follow Buñuel’s thematic and aesthetic inspiration.
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Buñuel challenge
The RTVE ABYCINE Talent Award for Best Short Film Project is an initiative by RTVE and the Abycine Foundation to support the production of fiction short films. The prize is €15,000 (VAT included), dedicated to producing the winning film, supervised by RTVE.
Eligible participants are Spanish registered production companies with fiction projects up to 20 minutes long. Projects related to Castilla-La Mancha are especially valued. Each company may submit up to two projects, with a €12 entry fee per project.
The submission deadline is July 30, 2025. Projects must be sent as a single PDF including script, synopsis, director’s statement, shooting plan, budget, financing plan, and additional documents.
Up to 5 projects will be selected to pitch at Abycine Lanza (October 21-24, 2025). The short film will premiere at the 2026 Abycine Festival and be broadcast on RTVE Play. RTVE holds exclusive rights for one year and perpetual broadcast rights.
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ABYCINE LAUNCHES – AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Driving New Ibero-American Cinema
Our goal has always been to serve as a platform that propels new Ibero-American cinema toward completion and eventual distribution.
The Co-Production Meeting consists of two and a half days of intensive meetings between the representatives of our selected feature films in development and international film professionals specializing in Ibero-American projects.
We offer a wide range of opportunities and potential collaborations by bringing together producers, buyers, sellers, and other key players from all stages of the filmmaking process, coming from all over the world.
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CO-PRODUCTION MEETING - FICG
The Independent Film Festival and Market of Albacete (ABYCINE) will hold its 27th edition from October 21 to 30, 2025. This event promotes the distribution of independent feature films and short films lacking regular commercial distribution. Abycine supports young cinema and new trends in Spanish “indie” film, while fostering audiovisual education. The call is open for Spanish feature films in the Abycine Indie section, national short films in Abycine Shorts, and regional works in Hecho en Castilla-La Mancha and Creación Audiovisual AB. The festival offers cash prizes totaling €11,400, including a special €6,000 acquisition prize in the Indie section. Registration is open until July 10, 2025. The festival provides opportunities for screening, promotion, and professional networking. For more details and rules, visit the official Abycine website or Festhome.
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ABYCINE LAUNCHES – AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Call for Ibero-American Projects in Development Stage
With the aim of fostering direct connections between Ibero-American film projects in development and audiovisual industry professionals—including funding organizations, producers, buyers, and international sellers—the 40th Guadalajara International Film Festival invites participation in the 21st edition of the Co-Production Meeting.
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GUADALAJARA BUILDS - WIP - FICG
