Frist 28 Februar 2026
Documenta Madrid 2026 has opened its call for entries for its International Documentary Film Competition, which is open to non-fiction films from all countries. The call welcomes both emerging and established filmmakers, with no thematic or stylistic restrictions, as long as the works belong to the documentary field.
The application deadline is February 20, 2026. Selected films will be screened as part of the festival’s official program, which will take place from May 26 to May 31, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.
The competition accepts documentary short films and feature-length films, with no minimum or maximum duration, provided that the works are completed. In addition to the competitive section, the festival offers professional meeting spaces and exhibition platforms aimed at fostering international circulation of documentary cinema.
Documenta Madrid is a leading festival in contemporary non-fiction filmmaking, known for its commitment to diverse perspectives, formal innovation, and critical engagement with social and cultural issues.
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Final Cut - Documenta Madrid Festival
The Spanish Screenings Content, organized by MAFIZ as part of the Málaga Film Festival, is a market dedicated to Spanish cinema, aimed at buyers, programmers, and international sales agents. Applications are open until February 6, 2026 for most screening sections, and until February 20, 2026 for the Film Library and sections related to music and market guides. The event will take place from March 10 to 12, 2026 in Spain.
The market primarily accepts Spanish productions, either unreleased nationally or recent works, and it is not limited to any specific genre. Key industry sections include Market Screenings, Market Premieres, Neo Screenings, Festival Official Selection, Next From Spain, Regional Film Hub, Film Library, Remake It!, and Spain ScoreCom.
Regarding formats, feature films are prioritized, though some sections accept trailers, film footage, or projects in development, all focused on international sales and distribution. The festival serves as a strategic platform to showcase, promote, and connect Spanish works with professionals across the global audiovisual industry.
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Spanish Screenings Content - Málaga
El European Film Market (EFM) 2026 se celebrará del 12 al 16 de febrero de 2026 en Berlín, Alemania. Este mercado es uno de los principales encuentros internacionales de la industria cinematográfica, donde productores, distribuidores, agentes de ventas y compradores se reúnen para presentar proyectos, negociar derechos y explorar oportunidades de coproducción.
La convocatoria está dirigida a profesionales del cine y la televisión que tengan un proyecto en desarrollo o una obra terminada buscando distribución internacional. La acreditación es obligatoria para participar en las actividades del EFM, incluyendo proyecciones, reuniones de networking y paneles sobre tendencias de la industria.
La participación permite establecer contactos estratégicos, acceder a espacios de exhibición y asistir a conferencias con expertos internacionales. Las solicitudes de acreditación se realizarán a través del registro oficial, que se abrirá meses antes del evento. El EFM ofrece una plataforma completa para promocionar proyectos, encontrar socios de coproducción y expandir la presencia en mercados internacionales.
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berlinale - European Film Market
The Episodio 0: Series in Development call is part of the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG 41), held April 17–25, 2026. Its aim is to connect Ibero-American series projects in development with producers, distributors, and streaming platforms.
Up to seven projects will be selected in fiction, animation, or documentary that have not yet been filmed. Each submission must include a full dossier, a teaser, and proof of at least 10% secured financing.
Selected projects will receive free access to one-on-one meetings with industry professionals, Industry accreditation for two representatives, a spot in the digital catalog, and up to four nights of accommodation. Participation is free, though travel and meals are the participants’ responsibility.
Applications are accepted exclusively online through Eventival, from August 21 to October 24, 2025 (6:00 pm, Mexico City time).
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Episode 0: Series in Development - FICG
BIOBIO CONECTA is the Industry and Market of the Lebu International Film Festival, co-organized with Bio Ingeniería Audiovisual Ltda., in collaboration with Universidad del Desarrollo, Universidad San Sebastián, Universidad de las Américas, Universidad Santo Tomás, AIEP, CEDUC LEBU, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Uniacc, Universidad del Bío Bío, and Duoc-Concepción.
It will take place from April 27 to 30, 2025, in Concepción, with the support of the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage.
The LAB CINELEBU program has been created for those who have an audiovisual project and wish to refine it and transform it into a viable proposal with national and international projection, enhancing the creative industries of the Bío Bío Region and Chile. Participants will have the opportunity to receive private consultations with important professionals from the audiovisual industry. The consultations will cover areas such as direction, executive production, distribution and commercialization, and scriptwriting.
Participants of LAB CINELEBU will be selected based on the submission they send, considering the coherence of the proposal and the presentation of all the required materials. The sessions are private, in-person, and will last a maximum of 30 minutes.
On this occasion, BIOBIO CONECTA will not cover accommodation or transportation costs for the selected groups. It will only provide accreditation for access to all activities and two lunches per selected group.
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BIOBIO CONNECTS - LAB
