Created by the Locarno Festival in 2014, Industry Academy is an intensive training program whose objective is to foster innovation in young professionals in the film industry, working specifically in the area of independent film circulation: online and traditional distribution , sales, film marketing, exhibition, festival programming, among others. The workshop acts as a shortcut for a new generation of professionals entering the independent film industry, encouraging their development and helping them better understand the challenges of the industry, as well as expand their networks. The objective of Locarno Industry Academy is also to build bridges of collaboration across different markets in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, South Africa and South Asia.
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Australab - Industry Academy
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 Any genre or theme is accepted, as long as the script is original, unpublished, and intended for a short film.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.
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UNIFEST Film – Best Short Film Screenplay
BIOBIO CONECTA is the Industry and Market of the Lebu International Film Festival, co-organized with Bio Ingeniería Audiovisual Ltda., in collaboration with Universidad de las Américas, UNIACC, Universidad San Sebastián, Santo Tomás, Universidad del Desarrollo, Universidad del Bío Bío, AIEP, DUOC, CEDUC, and Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción. It will take place from April 27 to 30, 2025, in Concepción, with the support of the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage.
WIP CINELEBU applies only to short films and aims to enhance and assist in their high-quality completion for national and international projection. Eligible short films must be in an advanced editing phase, with the filming already completed and an editing cut that meets the conditions outlined in these guidelines.
Additionally, directors who do not have a production company based in the country may also apply, provided that the short film has been filmed anywhere in Chile.
Through this call, we also aim to foster the cultural development of the country by supporting creative industries and linking cultural investment with other productive activities. The following action lines are highlighted:
Promote the development of national and international short films.
Boost Creative Industries through short films and link them to tourism promotion, which will enhance employment and regional development.
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BIOBIO CONNECTS - WIP
The WIP Latino 10 call from the GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF) supports feature films by Latinx, Latin American, and BIPOC filmmakers based in the U.S., in the editing or early post-production stage. It aims to boost projects with a rough cut between 60 and 140 minutes that still need at least two post-production processes, providing in-kind prizes, professional services, and a cash award. Submission is free and done online via a secure streaming link. Selected projects will be showcased in November 2025 in Los Angeles, receiving visibility and expert feedback. Participants must be over 18, hold a key creative role, and not be full-time students. Finalized films must include GLAFF and WIP Latino credits. This opportunity is perfect for creators seeking technical, creative, and promotional support to finish their films. The deadline to apply is August 20, 2025.
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GLAFF - WIP Latino
Tres Puertos is a workshop with residency-like characteristics for feature film projects in the development stage. Throughout its history, it has held sessions in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, and Mexico. The workshop focuses on both the narrative, aesthetic, thematic, and conceptual aspects of the projects, as well as on production-related areas and financing circuits. Tres Puertos does not work with thematic modules but rather approaches each project based on its specific needs.
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Australab - Three Ports
