The International “Cinema Povero” Film Festival is open to everybody: rich film-makers, poor film-makers of any gender or religion all welcome provided they have developed a beautiful, original idea on a limited budget
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CINEMA POVERO - GUIÓN
El WMMINTL Script Competition 2026 es un concurso internacional de guiones de cortometraje organizado dentro del ecosistema de We Make Movies. La convocatoria cierra el 21 de junio de 2026 y forma parte de un festival que se realiza del 7 al 10 de noviembre de 2026. Está abierto a participantes de cualquier país, sin restricciones nacionales, y se enfoca exclusivamente en proyectos de ficción.
El concurso está dirigido a guiones de cortometraje con un máximo de 30 páginas. Las obras seleccionadas pasan por un proceso de evaluación que culmina con la elección de cinco finalistas, cuyos guiones son interpretados en lecturas en vivo durante el festival. De estos finalistas se seleccionan ganadores en el marco del evento.
El área corresponde a un concurso de guiones (script competition) dentro del circuito de cine independiente, con un formato de showcase de industria basado en lecturas performativas.
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WMMINTL - Concurso de guiones
Lab Cerdanya 2025 is an audiovisual creation lab organized by the Cerdanya Film Festival, inspired by the Kino Kabaret movement. It will take place in Bellver de Cerdanya from August 11 to 20, 2025, promoting collaboration among audiovisual creators aged 18 to 40, regardless of experience.
Participants will create short films in a natural setting, with access to workshops and collaborative activities. Both technical (sound, editing, camera) and artistic (directing, acting, art) profiles are welcome.
The standard fee is €400, including full board and lodging. There are 20 partially funded spots at €150. Accommodation is offered August 23–29 at Cal Caló de Cortariu, though this may relate to a separate event phase.
The lab emphasizes community, experimentation, and inclusion over competition or hierarchy.
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FICC - LabPRO / OFFLab
The 3rd Queer Audiovisual Residency 2026, organized by Fundación Cuórum, is accepting applications until October 13, 2025. It is aimed at filmmakers and visual artists of any nationality with projects in development—including fiction, documentary, audiovisual essay, experimental, or hybrid formats, whether short, medium, or feature-length. The main goal is to strengthen project portfolios through conceptual, creative, and technical support, with a focus on inclusion, sexual and gender diversity, social justice, empathy, and critical thinking.
The program comprises two phases: a virtual phase from February to March 2026 with lectures and one-on-one mentoring; followed by a five-day in-person phase in November 2026 in Mexico City, offering professional guidance, specialized training, and networking opportunities. During this in-person segment, the Foundation will cover accommodation and meals for up to two people per project; travel to Mexico City is the responsibility of the participants. Additionally, selected projects must pay a one-time administrative fee of USD 200.
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Queer Audiovisual Residency
The Canary Islands International Film Market (CIIF Market) will take place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife from October 27 to 31, 2025. The call will select up to 12 projects in the National and International Section, and 5 Canary Islands projects in the Focus Canarias section. Eligible works include fiction or documentary feature films, series, and docuseries in development, at least 60 minutes long, in Spanish or English, with a minimum of 20% of the budget secured.
Selected projects will gain access to one-to-one meetings with industry professionals, pitching sessions, presentations, and networking activities. Evaluation will focus on quality, feasibility, creative talent, and innovative approaches to format and distribution.
Registration is free, with the deadline set for September 7, 2025. Selected projects must pay a fee of €100, except for Latin American entries, which are exempt. Several awards will be granted, including support for internationalization, post-production services, and special recognitions.
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CIIF Market
