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마감 31 5월 2026
수상내역 2,250€
The FantasoLab 2026 Fantastic Genre Short Film Laboratory opens applications from January 22 to February 20, 2026. This is a training‑focused lab designed for creators of fantastic genre short films — including science fiction, fantasy, and horror — who want to develop their projects through workshops, mentorship, and work sessions. The emphasis is on short films in development, between 7 and 15 minutes, with a first draft script ready at the time of submission.
The main laboratory activities will take place from April 6 to April 11, 2026, with preliminary sessions and individual work from late March to early April. Although based in Colombia, the call accepts international applications, especially from Ibero‑American creators, with priority given to Colombian talent. This initiative is not primarily a competition or market but a creative development environment to support and strengthen fantastic short film projects.
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Lab Cortos - Fantasolab
The Málaga Film Festival announces the RTVE Talent Award Festival de Málaga / Málaga Short Corner, aimed at fiction short film script projects. The call is open to registered production companies in Spain and seeks to support the creation of new short films up to 30 minutes in length.
Applications are open until February 2, 2026. Selected projects will have the opportunity to be presented at the Málaga Short Corner (MAFIZ) during the festival’s industry and market section, taking place from March 10 to 12, 2026. This platform allows creators to pitch their projects to a jury and industry professionals, enhancing visibility and potential production or distribution support.
The award focuses exclusively on fiction short films and does not accept international submissions outside Spain. The call emphasizes both artistic quality and professional development potential, providing a platform for emerging talent within the Spanish audiovisual landscape.
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Project Space - IDFA
The Spanish Film Academy opens applications for its 2026 Summer Campus, a training program aimed at emerging and professional filmmakers worldwide. Applications are accepted from January 14 to February 11, 2026, and the program will take place from June 21 to July 4 in Valencia, Spain.
The campus functions as a creative and professional laboratory, focusing on mentoring, project development, and guidance in scriptwriting and directing actors. Fiction projects related to diversity are accepted, including feature films with completed scripts and fiction series with a developed pilot. The program is open internationally, allowing filmmakers from any country to apply.
The initiative aims to provide an intensive space for learning and networking, helping participants strengthen their projects with the support of experienced professionals and gain valuable audiovisual experience. It combines practical training with personalized mentorship, fostering creativity and the professional development of the selected projects.
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Summer Campus – Film Academy
The Research & Development Grant from Chicken & Egg Films is aimed at filmmakers who identify as women or gender-expansive, including cis women, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and agender individuals. The program supports feature-length documentary projects in early research or development stages, providing funding and guidance to strengthen narrative and creative planning.
Applications are open from December 3, 2025, to February 4, 2026, with an early-bird deadline on January 7, 2026. Results will be announced in mid-July 2026, and project development will run from July 2026 to May 2027.
The grant is open internationally, accepting filmmakers from around the world, except those in countries under U.S. sanctions. Only feature-length documentaries in research or development are eligible; short films, series, and projects in advanced production are not accepted. This program offers a valuable opportunity to nurture projects from their conception with an inclusive and global approach.
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Research & Development Grant - Chicken & Egg Films
Málaga Short Corner is a platform within MAFIZ focused on promoting and internationally distributing recent or notable Spanish short films. The 2026 edition, its fourth, will take place from March 10 to 12 during the Málaga Festival, aiming to connect filmmakers with programmers, sales agents, and audiovisual industry professionals.
Eligible films are Spanish short films up to 30 minutes long, either completed or in “work-in-progress” stage, as long as they are expected to premiere before the market screenings. Priority is given to projects with sales agents, distribution contracts, or strong export potential. All films must include English subtitles.
The deadline for submissions is January 11, 2026, with selection notifications expected around February 23, 2026. Submission requires completing the official form, and acceptance does not guarantee participation. This platform provides a strategic opportunity to showcase and distribute Spanish short films internationally, offering direct contact with key industry professionals.
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Málaga Short Corner
