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Montevideo Cine LAB - Screenplay Contest

Uruguay


National
Project language:  Spanish 

Pitch
Laboratory



Submissions
31
days
Deadline
31 August 2025



Start date: Saturday 18 October 2025
End date: Saturday 18 October 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Scripts
Short Films
Animation
Documentary
Fiction
Uruguay 


The 4th Short Film Script Contest organized by Detour is open to Uruguayan authors or residents over 18, without previous public feature film experience. Original scripts up to 12 pages are accepted, with specific formatting and free registration in AGADU required. Each author can submit up to two scripts.

The contest offers prizes in services and cash totaling US$13,500, to be used within 1-2 years. Evaluation criteria include originality, narrative quality, author motivation, and feasibility. Submissions are open from May 27 to August 31, 2025.



 

Málaga - MAFF

Spain


International
Project language:  Spanish 

Pitch
Completed Projects
Market



Submissions

Coming Soon
18 October 2025



Start date: Tuesday 17 March 2026
End date: Saturday 21 March 2026

Accepts the following projects:


Feature Films
Animation
Documentary
Fiction
Has submission fees
Region: Latin America & Caribbean  Spain  Portugal 


MAFF is a space designed to foster artistic, financial, and innovative growth while increasing the visibility of projects. Our goal is to create a strong network of contacts that enhances financing opportunities and promotes an effective communication environment to facilitate dialogue between production companies, producers, and professionals in the global audiovisual industry.

To achieve this, we offer training activities, mentorship programs, and business networking opportunities, all aimed at reaching business agreements that will drive the future financing of selected projects.

MAFF uniquely brings together the main international co-production financing funds in one place: the city of Málaga.


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Málaga - MAFF


 

Puertas Abiertas de Locarno

Switzerland


International
Project language:  English 

Pitch
Work in Progress
Laboratory
Market



Submissions

Coming Soon
13 November 2025



Start date: Sunday 01 June 2025
End date: Saturday 16 August 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Feature Films
Animation
Documentary
Fiction


Desde 2003, Open Doors ha promovido la producción cinematográfica en regiones donde el cine independiente es especialmente difícil, construyendo puentes para la colaboración entre regiones, países y continentes. A través de los programas públicos y profesionales de Open Doors, nuestro objetivo es proporcionar un espacio donde los talentos encuentren apoyo en cada paso de su trayectoria creativa y profesional y donde el debate y la reinvención del cine actual puedan tener lugar entre voces libres.

El objetivo final de Puertas Abiertas es contribuir al desarrollo de una comunidad cinematográfica mundial más colaborativa y sin fronteras, haciendo al mismo tiempo que la escena independiente sea más fuerte y sostenible.


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Puertas Abiertas de Locarno


 

JIIFF LAB

Uruguay


International
Project language:  Spanish  English 

Pitch
Laboratory
Market



Submissions
4
mths
Deadline
12 December 2025



Start date: Tuesday 27 January 2026
End date: Saturday 31 January 2026

Accepts the following projects:


Scripts
Feature Films
Fiction
Has submission fees
Region: Latin America & Caribbean  Italy 


JIIFF Lab Call: for director–producer teams from Ibero-America with a fiction feature in advanced development. Requirements include an online form, duo’s CVs and photos, synopsis, treatment, detailed budget and financing plan, technical sheet, and directing/production notes. Eight projects will be selected, receiving travel and accommodation, professional mentoring, and eligibility for the Pfeffer del Sur Fund (US$ 50 000).


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JIIFF LAB


 

UNIFEST Film – Best Short Film Screenplay

Mexico


National
Project language:  Spanish  English 

Pitch
Laboratory
Market



Submissions
21
hrs
Closed
31 July 2025



Start date: Thursday 28 August 2025
End date: Sunday 31 August 2025

Accepts the following projects:


Scripts
Short Films
Fiction
Has submission fees
United States  Mexico 


The UNIFEST Film 2025 call for entries includes a “Best Short Film Script” category for writers from Mexico and the United States. Any genre or theme is accepted, as long as the script is original, unpublished, and intended for a short film. Submissions are open from January 31 to July 31, 2025 via FilmFreeway. The prize consists of two days of professional filming equipment rental (4K camera, lenses, lights, sound) and one free day in a studio, to support the winning project’s production. Results will be announced between August 28 and 31, 2025. You must attach the required documents (ID, synopsis, rights registration) and follow the festival’s social media. Scripts must be in Spanish with English subtitles if applicable. For more information, contact contacto@unifestfilm.com or visit the official website.