Ixtar Curts, the Sant Bartomeu Short Film Festival, is the oldest short film festival in the Balearic Islands and is now in its 27th year with a new, expanded format. If you have a story to tell, now is your chance!
Deadline 30 July 2026
The Mexican Short Film Pitching Competition at Shorts México 2025 invites Mexican filmmakers, producers, directors, and film students or residents in Mexico to submit multiple short film projects in Spanish, on any theme. Scripts must be registered with INDAUTOR. Submissions are open from February 17 to May 31, 2025. The winning project will receive an in-kind prize valued at approximately $800,000 MXN for short film production, including filming equipment provided by CTT Exp & Rentals. The competition will take place on September 13, 2025, in Mexico City.
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Shorts Mexico - Short Film Pitching
The artistic residency A Room of One’s Own, organized by Etxe Betea, opens its sixth edition for 2025–2026, targeting women filmmakers with feature film projects in early development. The program is open to participants of any nationality and age, accepting projects in multiple languages including Basque, Spanish, English, and others.
The residency provides a physical workspace in Bilbao for nine months, financial support of €5,000 for project development, personalized mentorship, and a feminist work approach that prioritizes care and creativity. Three in-person weeks are scheduled for workshops and meetings in November 2025, March, and June 2026, complemented by monthly remote mentorship sessions.
The main goal is to support the development of cinematic projects through comprehensive resources, professional guidance, and a collaborative community, fostering autonomy and visibility for filmmakers in the early stages of their projects.
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A Room of One’s Own – Etxe Betea
Cartoon Springboard is a European program aimed at animation students and recent graduates who want to develop and present their projects to industry professionals. The call accepts projects for TV series, TV specials, and feature films, but not short films.
Selected participants have the opportunity to pitch their projects, receive direct feedback from international experts, and attend masterclasses and lectures led by industry professionals. The event also provides valuable networking opportunities with producers, distributors, and other animation professionals.
The program’s goal is to support emerging talent and facilitate the launch of new projects in the European animation industry. While the project submission has specific deadlines, it is possible to attend the event as a participant without a project to benefit from the training and professional connections it offers.
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Cartoon Springboard
BrLab Features 2026 is an intensive laboratory focused on the development of feature-length fiction projects, including animation and hybrid formats. The call is open to projects from Latin America, Portugal, and Spain, accepting international submissions. The program offers mentorship, consultancy, and workshops aimed at strengthening projects in development and preparing teams for the film industry.
Applications are open from November 12 to December 12, 2025, and the laboratory will take place in person from April 7 to 14, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil. The call is exclusively for feature-length projects; short films and series are not accepted. This program provides a unique opportunity for creators seeking professional guidance and strategic development of their projects, in a collaborative environment with industry experts.
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BrLab Features
The European Work in Progress 2025 call seeks European feature films or co-productions in shooting, post-production, or advanced finishing stages. Projects must include real footage clips with English subtitles to present to film industry professionals.
Up to 30 projects will be selected, with the opportunity to pitch for 15 minutes and participate in Q&A sessions, one-to-one meetings, workshops, and networking events. The aim is to secure additional funding, distribution, and international visibility.
The submission deadline is August 14, 2025. Projects must have at least 10 minutes of available footage and meet European production criteria. This year, awards total €120,000, provided by new and returning sponsors. The program continues its collaboration with TorinoFilmLab, including projects from its development programs. Participation is open to producers from any country, as long as their project meets the European eligibility requirements.
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European Work in Progress Hamburg
