締め切り 15 10月 2025
賞 3,400€
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
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
Impulso WIP 2025, part of Abycine Lanza, is aimed at fiction or non-fiction feature films in advanced post-production, backed by production companies registered with the ICAA. It offers specialized mentoring, meetings with sales agents and distributors, and festival screenings. Additionally, it provides financial support, including a €7,000 post-production grant and the Filmin Prize worth €22,000. Selected projects must present an 18–22 minute cut to audiovisual industry professionals. Participation is free of charge, and the event will take place from October 21 to 24, 2025 in Albacete, with accommodation for two team members per project. Impulso WIP supports innovative works, fosters their distribution, and boosts their market reach.
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ABYCINE LANZA – Impulso WIP
Impulso CMM Desarrollo 2025, organized by Abycine Lanza with Castilla-La Mancha Media, supports feature film projects (fiction, documentary, or animation) in the development stage. It targets production companies registered with the ICAA, including international co-productions. Up to 20 projects will be selected to participate in training, mentoring, public pitching, one-to-one meetings, and industry networking. Two grants of €17,250 will be awarded to support production linked to Castilla-La Mancha, alongside awards in collaboration with ECAM, Porto/Post/Doc, and Music Library & SFX. The event will take place within Abycine Lanza in Albacete from October 21–24, 2025. Applications are open until July 15, 2025, via Eventival, with a €300 participation fee for selected projects. Attendance of both director and producer is mandatory. Impulso CMM Desarrollo is a strategic opportunity to connect emerging talent with the Spanish and European audiovisual industry, offering visibility, professional advice, and funding for independent projects with international potential.
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ABYCINE LANZA – Impulso CMM
