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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 Film Poster Competition of the 46th Havana International Festival of New Latin American Cinema invites graphic designers, visual artists, and creatives from Latin America and the Caribbean to submit original posters related to Latin American cinema. Posters must be unpublished, created in 2024 or 2025, and not previously exhibited or awarded.
The call for submissions is open from May 5 to August 15, 2025. Applicants must complete the registration form available on the festival's official website: habanafilmfestival.com. Submissions should include a high-resolution digital version of the poster, a brief conceptual description, and the author's biography.
A jury will select the most outstanding posters, which will be exhibited during the festival, and will award the Coral Award for Best Film Poster. This competition aims to promote creativity and graphic design within the Latin American cinematic context.
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FILM POSTER COMPETITION – LA HABANA
The Inspired Screenwriting Competition is more than just a contest; it’s an experience designed to help screenwriters discover their authentic voice. Through their course “Finding Your Voice As A Screenwriter,” participants explore techniques to deeply connect with their creativity and develop original stories that reflect their unique perspective. They also offer workshops and guided meditations to help overcome creative blocks and encourage a more mindful, fluid writing process.
This holistic approach combines technical learning with personal growth, supporting writers to develop not only their scripts but also their confidence and distinctive style within the film industry.
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The Inspired Screenwriting Competition
The Unproduced Screenplay Competition at the 46th Havana International Festival of New Latin American Cinema is open to Latin American or Caribbean authors submitting original, unproduced scripts with themes related to Latin America or the Caribbean. Scripts must be written in Spanish and not have been previously awarded or published.
The call for submissions is open from May 5 to August 15, 2025. Applicants must complete the registration form available on the festival's official website: habanafilmfestival.com. Submissions should include the full script, a synopsis, and a brief author biography.
Selected scripts will be evaluated by a specialized jury, and the winner will receive the Coral Award for Unproduced Screenplay, aiming to encourage the creation and development of new cinematic proposals in the region.
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UNPRODUCED SCRIPT COMPETITION – LA HABANA
The Short Distribution Market at the Cerdanya Film Festival 2026 is an industry market focused on the distribution of completed short films. It is designed for filmmakers and producers seeking to connect with distributors, sales agents, festival programmers, and other industry professionals through one-on-one meetings, networking activities, workshops, and specialized sessions.
The call is open to international applicants from any country. It accepts completed short films of all genres, provided they are not currently represented by a national or international sales agent.
The submission deadline is July 10, 2026. The market will take place as part of the Cerdanya Film Festival, scheduled from August 1 to August 16, 2026, in Spain.
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FICC - Short Distribution Market
