This program is aimed at documentary feature film projects in any stage of the production chain. Projects will be selected that have a creative team (director and producer) seeking to position themselves and begin a journey that will lead to the completion of the cinematic work.
During the BioBioCine Meetings, the methodology is tailored to the specific needs of each project, with guidance from mentors of recognized international experience. It includes group sessions, one-on-one meetings, and the opportunity to present a 3-minute pitch to industry guests. Up to 8 projects will be selected.
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BIOBIOCINE - Documentary Internship
First-time features (first and second films) in fiction, documentary, animation, and 360° by directors and producers seeking financing, positioning, and network creation to internationalize their projects will be selected. These projects can be at any stage of the audiovisual production chain.
This section offers project representatives the opportunity to have personalized meetings, lasting no longer than 30 minutes, with national and international industry professionals attending the BioBioCine Meetings. During these meetings, they will have the chance to form alliances with potential partners and expand their professional network with sales agents, distributors, fund representatives, and international festival programmers.
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BIOBIOCINE - Business Meetings (ONLINE)
Generación J 2027 is a training and development laboratory for film projects organized by the José Ignacio International Film Festival (JIIFF) in Uruguay. It is aimed at emerging screenwriters and directors from Latin America aged 32 or younger who are developing fiction feature film projects. Its objective is to strengthen the artistic quality of projects and provide professional tools through mentoring, meetings, and networking activities with audiovisual industry specialists.
The call is free of charge and includes the selection of ten participants: five from Uruguay and five from other Latin American countries through partner institutions. The application deadline is November 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., while the opening date is not specified. The laboratory will take place in person from January 28 to 31, 2027, at Casa Neptuna, José Ignacio, Uruguay, under the coordination of screenwriter and director Anahí Berneri. It includes accommodation and meals for selected participants.
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JIIFF - Generación J
Málaga Work in Progress (WIP) 2026 is a call from the Málaga Film Festival for feature films in an advanced or first cut stage, including both fiction and documentary. The initiative is open to filmmakers from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, providing a platform to present their projects to industry professionals and facilitate financing, distribution, and international visibility.
Project submissions are open until January 15, 2026. The event will take place from March 10 to 13, 2026 in Málaga, Spain. WIP focuses on the Work in Progress section, highlighting projects seeking to complete post-production or secure support for distribution.
Participating feature films must be at least 60 minutes long and in an advanced cut stage. This call represents a valuable opportunity for Ibero-American filmmakers to showcase their works to international professionals and buyers, creating strategic contacts and visibility in festivals and film markets.
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Málaga - WIP
The 2026 IBERMEDIA Program call for Support for the Distribution and Circulation of Ibero-American Films is open from January 30 to March 30, 2026. This line is exclusively for feature films with a minimum duration of 60 minutes, produced mainly by companies from IBERMEDIA member countries, aiming to promote the exhibition and circulation of these works across Ibero-America.
Applications are open to companies from any of the 21 member countries, making it an international call within the Ibero-American region. Series or television formats are not accepted; only cinematic projects with distribution and exhibition plans are eligible. Films of any genre can apply as long as they meet the nationality and format requirements.
Regarding results, based on last year’s call, selected projects were announced during the Intergovernmental Council meeting on November 27–28, 2025, with official public publication starting December 2, 2025. It is expected that the 2026 selection process will follow a similar schedule, although no exact announcement date has been confirmed yet.
