The FIRE!! LAB call is part of the LGTBIQ+ Film Festival in Barcelona and targets audiovisual projects focused on LGTBIQ+ themes. The lab is designed for the creative development of feature films and series, providing mentorship, guidance, and pitching sessions with producers to support projects in the writing and development stages.
The call is open to both national and international participants, with a particular focus on the Spanish audiovisual industry. Projects should be in development and may be fiction or documentary, always centered on LGTBIQ+ content.
Applications for this edition close on March 15, 2026, while the lab activities will take place from June 8 to June 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for creators to receive professional support to advance the writing, structuring, and presentation of their stories in a specialized audiovisual market.
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FIRE!! LAB
NaNo Film Market 2026, área de industria del NaNo Film Festival, se realizará en Nápoles, Italia, del 29 de septiembre al 3 de octubre de 2026. La convocatoria está dirigida a autores y productores de cortometrajes y contempla dos líneas: NaNo Development Lab e Industry Showcase.
El Development Lab seleccionará seis cortometrajes inéditos en desarrollo, tres de ficción y tres documentales, con una duración prevista máxima de 20 minutos. Incluye formación intensiva, desarrollo de proyectos y un Pitching Day ante productores, agentes de ventas y distribuidores. El Industry Showcase seleccionará cinco cortometrajes de hasta 30 minutos, tanto en postproducción avanzada como finalizados, que busquen distribución, venta o adquisición de derechos.
La inscripción es gratuita y la convocatoria no establece una restricción exclusiva por nacionalidad. Los proyectos seleccionados deberán participar en las actividades previstas, incluyendo una sesión online previa y las instancias presenciales en Nápoles.
La fecha límite de postulación es el 10 de septiembre de 2026 y la notificación de seleccionados será el 21 de septiembre de 2026.
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NaNo Film Market
Brasil CineMundi – International Coproduction Meeting is a Brazilian cinema market event that takes place in annual and consecutive editions since 2010, in Belo Horizonte (MG). Consolidated as a market environment and platform for networking and business, the event builds connections between the Brazilian production and the audiovisual industry. Every year, dozens of audiovisual professionals gather to learn from and do business with future feature-length Brazilian cinema projects.
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Brasil CineMundi – Encuentro Internacional de Coproducción
The Central America and the Caribbean Cinematographic Project Development Workshop is an annual call aimed at supporting filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers from the region in the development of film projects, whether fiction, documentary, or hybrid. Organized by the Ibermedia Program, the workshop offers comprehensive advice in key areas such as script, direction, production, and distribution. Each year, up to 15 projects in advanced stages of development are selected, receiving mentorship from international experts and the opportunity to establish partnerships with other industry professionals. Participants also receive scholarships to cover the expenses of their participation. This initiative aims to enhance the visibility and feasibility of regional projects, fostering potential co-productions and connections with international investors and distributors.
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Central America and the Caribbean Cinematographic Project Development Workshop
The Atlàntida Mallorca Talents Lab (AMTL) call is aimed at feature films in the development stage, providing support through mentorship, training, and networking opportunities. The 2026 edition will take place from July 28 to 30 in Mallorca, Spain.
Applications are open from December 15, 2025, to February 28, 2026. Projects of any genre or theme are accepted, including fiction, documentary, and animation. While the main focus has been on production companies with a presence in Spain, international projects may also apply, depending on individual evaluation.
The lab offers pitching sessions in front of industry professionals, group development workshops, and personalized meetings for guidance in production, distribution, and marketing. Its goal is to help projects secure financing and move toward full production. This call is ideal for filmmakers seeking professional guidance and exposure within a well-established film festival environment.
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Atlàntida Mallorca Talents Lab