The Coral Post-Production Award of the 2026 Havana International Festival of New Latin American Cinema is an audiovisual industry call aimed at Latin American and Caribbean projects in the post-production stage. The initiative supports the completion of feature films through specialized services and resources that help strengthen their development and international circulation potential.
The call takes place in Cuba and is part of the industry sections of the Havana Film Festival. It accepts international submissions from Latin America and the Caribbean, including fiction, documentary, and animation projects. The program belongs to the Work in Progress / Post-Production category within the film market and industry field.
The submission deadline is August 15, 2026. The festival will take place from December 4 to 14, 2026, in Havana, Cuba. Eligible projects must be feature films currently in the post-production stage.
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CORAL AWARD FOR POSTPRODUCTION - LA HABANA
The pitch call for short films in postproduction at Curt Creixent 2025 is open to filmmakers born or registered in the Valencian Community, or with production companies based there. Projects must be in postproduction, with a final runtime not exceeding 40 minutes. Up to four short films will be selected to present in a professional pitch session during Curt Creixent, held from June 23 to 25, 2025, in Valencia. Selected projects will receive feedback from a panel of experts and participate in a preparatory training workshop. Additionally, the winning short film will be acquired by the Institut Valencià de Cultura for exhibition in various venues, with a special focus on non-commercial public screenings after its festival run. Registration is free and must be completed by May 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Required materials include a link to the rough cut of the short film, a project dossier with relevant information, and promotional materials.
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Curt Creixent - Postproduction
The Film Poster Competition of the 47th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana invites submissions of posters related to Latin American cinema, including film posters, film week promotions, and festival posters. The call is open to international participants and aims to recognize creativity and artistic excellence in cinematic graphic design.
Applications are open until August 15, 2026. Selected works will be presented during the Festival, which will take place from December 3 to 13, 2026, in Havana, Cuba. This is an official poster competition, intended exclusively for graphic artworks rather than audiovisual projects such as short films, feature films, or series.
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FILM POSTER COMPETITION – LA HABANA
The Inspired Screenwriting Competition no es solo un concurso, sino una experiencia que impulsa a los guionistas a encontrar su voz auténtica. A través de su curso “Finding Your Voice As A Screenwriter”, los participantes exploran técnicas para conectar profundamente con su creatividad y desarrollar historias originales que reflejen su perspectiva única. Además, ofrecen talleres y meditaciones guiadas para ayudar a superar bloqueos creativos y fomentar un proceso de escritura más consciente y fluido.
Este enfoque integral combina el aprendizaje técnico con el crecimiento personal, apoyando a los escritores a desarrollar no solo sus guiones, sino también su confianza y estilo propio en el mundo del cine.
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The Inspired Screenwriting Competition
The Spanish Film Academy opens applications for the 2025-2026 Residency Program, aimed at filmmakers developing audiovisual projects with a strong connection to Madrid.
A total of 20 projects will be selected, providing financial support, personalized mentorship from industry professionals, and a dedicated workspace at the Academy’s headquarters. Participants will also have access to training sessions and networking events organized by the Academy and Madrid City Council.
The program lasts nine months (from October 2025 to June 2026) and is open to both Spanish and international creators.
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Film Academy Residences - Madrid
