Documenta Madrid 2026 has opened its call for entries for its International Documentary Film Competition, which is open to non-fiction films from all countries. The call welcomes both emerging and established filmmakers, with no thematic or stylistic restrictions, as long as the works belong to the documentary field.
The application deadline is February 20, 2026. Selected films will be screened as part of the festival’s official program, which will take place from May 26 to May 31, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.
The competition accepts documentary short films and feature-length films, with no minimum or maximum duration, provided that the works are completed. In addition to the competitive section, the festival offers professional meeting spaces and exhibition platforms aimed at fostering international circulation of documentary cinema.
Documenta Madrid is a leading festival in contemporary non-fiction filmmaking, known for its commitment to diverse perspectives, formal innovation, and critical engagement with social and cultural issues.
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Final Cut - Documenta Madrid Festival
The Spanish Screenings Content, organized by MAFIZ as part of the Málaga Film Festival, is a market dedicated to Spanish cinema, aimed at buyers, programmers, and international sales agents. Applications are open until February 6, 2026 for most screening sections, and until February 20, 2026 for the Film Library and sections related to music and market guides. The event will take place from March 10 to 12, 2026 in Spain.
The market primarily accepts Spanish productions, either unreleased nationally or recent works, and it is not limited to any specific genre. Key industry sections include Market Screenings, Market Premieres, Neo Screenings, Festival Official Selection, Next From Spain, Regional Film Hub, Film Library, Remake It!, and Spain ScoreCom.
Regarding formats, feature films are prioritized, though some sections accept trailers, film footage, or projects in development, all focused on international sales and distribution. The festival serves as a strategic platform to showcase, promote, and connect Spanish works with professionals across the global audiovisual industry.
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Spanish Screenings Content - Málaga
The Pitch Comedy Series 2026 call, organized by Conecta Fiction & Entertainment as part of Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT 2026, is aimed at international comedy series projects currently in development. Applications are open until March 18, 2026, and the event will take place from May 25 to 28, 2026 in Mallorca.
The call is open to audiovisual companies of any nationality, provided they are legal entities involved in production, distribution, or broadcasting. It focuses exclusively on live-action comedy TV series or miniseries, excluding animation, documentary, and vertical formats. This is an industry pitch platform, designed for presenting projects to executives, potential co-producers, and strategic audiovisual partners.
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Connect FICTION & PITCH COMEDY SERIES
The European Film Market (EFM) 2026 will take place from February 12 to 16, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. This market is one of the main international gatherings of the film industry, where producers, distributors, sales agents, and buyers come together to present projects, negotiate rights, and explore co-production opportunities.
The call is open to film and television professionals who have a project in development or a completed work seeking international distribution. Accreditation is required to participate in EFM activities, including screenings, networking meetings, and industry trend panels.
Participation provides strategic networking opportunities, access to exhibition spaces, and attendance at conferences with international experts. Accreditation applications will open through the official registration ahead of the event. The EFM offers a comprehensive platform to promote projects, find co-production partners, and expand presence in international markets.
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berlinale - European Film Market
The Pitch Direct to Streaming Movies 2026 call, organized in Spain as part of CONECTA Magaluf-Mallorca, is aimed at live-action fiction feature films designed for direct release on streaming platforms. It accepts projects from any narrative genre, but does not allow animation, short films, series, or miniseries. The call is open exclusively to legal entities in the audiovisual sector, such as production or distribution companies, and accepts international applications, allowing companies from any country to apply.
The submission deadline is March 20, 2026, and selected projects will take part in pitch sessions scheduled from May 25 to May 28, 2026 during the professional event in Mallorca. This opportunity belongs to the Pitch category, focused on presenting projects in development to audiovisual industry professionals and streaming platforms.
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Connect FICTION & PITCH DIRECT TO STREAMING MOVIES
