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Prazo de entrega 14 Setembro 2025
Prémio 91,000€
VIÑA ANIMA is an initiative by FICVIÑA’s Industry section aimed at boosting the international visibility of animated short films and series pilots created by final-year students or recent graduates from Chilean animation programs. It takes place as part of the Viña del Mar International Film Festival 2025.
The call is open from July 22 to August 22, 2025. Eligible projects must have been completed between July 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Shorts must be under 30 minutes; pilots or teasers must not exceed 5 minutes. Projects must include Spanish dialogue or subtitles and must not have prior international exposure or commercial releases.
Applicants must submit a single PDF with project details and an online viewing link. Up to 8 projects will be selected to participate in an international animation workshop. Four will receive distribution support or awards.
Selected participants must attend all program activities and authorize the promotional use of up to one minute of their film. The call promotes a safe, discrimination-free, and gender-violence-free environment.
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FICVIÑA - Anima
VIÑA DISTRIBUTION is an initiative by INDUSTRIA FICVIÑA aimed at promoting the international distribution of short films made by final-year students from Chilean film and audiovisual schools. The program will select up to 10 finalist short films to take part in an international distribution clinic during FICVIÑA 2025. At the end of the event, 4 projects may receive specific distribution support.
Eligible short films must be academic productions, completed between July 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, with a maximum duration of 30 minutes. They must be in Spanish or have Spanish subtitles and must not have a consolidated international distribution or commercial release.
Applicants must fill out an online form and submit a single PDF including the film’s technical sheet, viewing link, proof of student status or graduation, synopsis, director’s bio and filmography, and a motivation letter. The call is open from July 22 to August 22, 2025.
Selected filmmakers must attend all scheduled activities and commit to a safe, respectful, and discrimination-free environment.
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FICVIÑA - Distribution
The Blood Window Work in Progress – CDMX 2025 call is open to Ibero-American fiction feature films in post-production. It targets genre films—horror, fantasy, science fiction, or thriller—that have at least a first cut ready.
The goal is to support films that need a final push to reach the screen. Selected projects will be showcased live during Mórbido Film Fest 2025, held in Mexico City on November 5th.
Participants will be eligible for post-production services, international consultancy, and integration into the global fantastic film ecosystem. The application deadline is September 29, 2025.
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Blood Window
Feratum Pitch Hub 2025 is an international call for filmmakers and producers developing feature-length projects in horror, fantasy, science fiction, thriller, and suspense genres. It is part of the Feratum International Fantastic Film Festival, held in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico.
Projects in script, pre-production, or production stages are accepted, with a runtime between 70 and 120 minutes. Projects with Latin American cultural elements are especially valued, but participation is open worldwide.
Selected projects will join a pitch workshop on November 5 and 6, 2025, and deliver their final pitch on November 7 before an expert jury. The event offers personalized feedback, networking opportunities with co-producers, distributors, and financiers, as well as cash and in-kind awards.
The call closes on August 31, 2025. This is a key opportunity for those seeking support, visibility, and funding for fantastic genre films within the international circuit.
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Feratum Pitch Hub
The “From Page to Screen” call is a joint initiative by the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) and the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL), aimed at connecting the audiovisual industry with Ibero-American literature. It targets companies, producers, and professionals who develop, acquire, or produce content for film, television, or streaming platforms with an interest in literary adaptations.
Applicants must fill out a registration form and submit a PDF including company details, professional background, adaptation experience, and goals for participation. While no specific formats or genres are mentioned, commercially viable or industry-relevant projects are preferred.
Up to five participants will receive support: two grants include travel (one domestic, one international), and three include lodging, accreditation, and a table at the FIL Rights Center. Selected participants gain access to professional events, catalogs, and networking opportunities during FIL 2025.
The call is open from August 6 to 29, 2025, with results announced on September 17. The in-person program will take place in Guadalajara from November 30 to December 3.
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Blood Window
