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Deadline 31 May 2026
Prize 2,250€
Created by the Locarno Festival in 2014, Industry Academy is an intensive training program whose objective is to foster innovation in young professionals in the film industry, working specifically in the area of independent film circulation: online and traditional distribution , sales, film marketing, exhibition, festival programming, among others. The workshop acts as a shortcut for a new generation of professionals entering the independent film industry, encouraging their development and helping them better understand the challenges of the industry, as well as expand their networks. The objective of Locarno Industry Academy is also to build bridges of collaboration across different markets in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, South Africa and South Asia.
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Australab - Industry Academy
La convocatoria WIP Latino 10 del GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF) apoya largometrajes de cineastas latinx, latinoamericanos y BIPOC radicados en EE. UU., en fase de montaje o postproducción temprana. Busca impulsar proyectos con corte preliminar entre 60 y 140 minutos, que requieran al menos dos procesos adicionales de postproducción, brindando premios en especie, servicios profesionales y un estímulo económico. La inscripción es gratuita y se realiza en línea, mediante un enlace protegido de visualización. Los proyectos seleccionados se presentarán en noviembre de 2025 en Los Ángeles, recibiendo visibilidad y asesoría especializada. El participante debe ser mayor de 18 años, con rol clave en la producción, y no estar inscrito como estudiante a tiempo completo. Los proyectos elegidos deberán incluir los créditos de GLAFF y WIP Latino al finalizar su proceso. Esta iniciativa es ideal para realizadores que necesiten apoyo técnico, creativo y de difusión para concluir sus películas. El plazo para postular finaliza el 20 de agosto de 2025.
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GLAFF - WIP Latino
Tres Puertos is a workshop with residency-like characteristics for feature film projects in the development stage. Throughout its history, it has held sessions in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, and Mexico. The workshop focuses on both the narrative, aesthetic, thematic, and conceptual aspects of the projects, as well as on production-related areas and financing circuits. Tres Puertos does not work with thematic modules but rather approaches each project based on its specific needs.
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Australab - Three Ports
The 2025 Conexões Gramado Film Market call is open to audiovisual professionals and companies interested in participating in business rounds, panels, workshops, and showcases during the Gramado Film Festival. Projects accepted include feature films, short films, series, documentaries, animation, extended reality (VR/AR), and narrative video games, whether in development or completed. Applicants must register in advance, submitting a dossier with synopsis, project status, financing needs, and audiovisual materials like teasers or trailers if available. Participation in panels and workshops is free with prior registration and does not require a project submission. The university short film showcase call is open until early July, while business round registrations usually close by late July. The event promotes coproduction, distribution, and commercialization in Brazil and internationally, integrating new technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. For more information and registration, interested parties can contact the organizers at conexoes@festivaldegramado.net.
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Connections Gramado Film Market
La Burbuja Lab announces its third edition of the Film Residency for Women from Central America and the Caribbean in 2026. This residency is aimed at female filmmakers developing their first or second feature film, whether fiction, documentary, or animation. Over eight days, selected participants will engage in an intensive program of creation, guidance, and collective reflection, designed to strengthen their cinematic projects.
Participants will receive specialized mentorship in directing, screenwriting, production, portfolio design, and pitch preparation. The program also includes masterclasses and opportunities to connect with networks of women in film, fostering professional and creative exchange. The residency will take place at the International Film and Television School (EICTV) in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba, from June 22 to 29, 2026. This initiative aims to enhance the artistic and professional development of emerging filmmakers in the region, providing concrete tools to advance their projects toward production and exhibition stages.
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La Burbuja Lab
