Present your work and be part of the 58th edition of SITGES, Oscar® and Méliès Awards qualifier and FIAPF accredited festival.
Scadenza 16 luglio 2026
The 9th In Vitro BFM, part of the Bogotá Short Film Market, is open for submissions from July 16 to September 15, 2025. This program supports emerging filmmakers by awarding approximately $50,000 USD to produce their first professional short film. Eligible projects must be in pre-production or production phases.
Applicants must submit a completed application including the script, budget, and production plan in Spanish or English. A specialized committee will evaluate projects based on creativity, production feasibility, cultural impact, and distribution potential.
Selected filmmakers will participate in training and networking activities during the festival. Results will be announced on October 24, 2025, at the Cinemateca de Bogotá. In Vitro BFM aims to boost new directors' careers and promote audiovisual production in Colombia.
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In Vitro BOGOSHORTS Film Market
Dear participants, Grupo Cultura Natalina, invites you to participate in the 1st version of FEST_LAB: Natales en Corto, an initiative financed with resources from the Regional Government of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, FNDR
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Call for Filmmakers to participate with Scripts in the film laboratory.
Fest_Lab - Magallanes
Call for Filmmakers to participate in the film laboratory.
Fest_Lab - Magallanes
Calls for Local Films for screening of Magellanic films.
Fest_Lab - Magallanes
The BFM Incubator call is open from July 16 to September 15, 2025. It targets short film or web series projects (fiction, documentary, or animation) in development, pre-production, shooting, or post-production, led by a director–producer team.
At least 20% of the budget must be secured, in cash or in-kind. The director or producer must have prior professional recognition (participation in Bogoshorts, international festivals, or funds such as the FDC).
Selected projects will access mentoring, one-on-one meetings, and networking to boost international co‑production opportunities. Top projects will gain fast-tracks to Clermont-Ferrand Euro Connection 2026, Emergente Cine Lab, and ECAM Forum in Madrid.
Results will be announced on October 24, 2025, during the Revelation Night at Cinemateca de Bogotá.
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Incubadora BOGOSHORTS Film Market
Flipbook BFM is a call from the Bogotá Short Film Market for animated short film projects at any stage: development, pre-production, production, or post-production. It is aimed at Ibero-American teams composed of a director and a producer. Projects must have at least 20% of their budget secured, in cash or in-kind, and one team member must have prior experience recognized in international festivals or audiovisual funds.
The call is open from July 16 to September 15, 2025. Selected projects will receive mentoring, meetings with companies, and networking opportunities to foster partnerships and co-productions. Results will be announced on October 24, 2025, at the Cinemateca de Bogotá.
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Flipbook BOGOSHORTS Film Market
PITCH LAB – DOC.LAB Coimbra 2026 is a development and pitching lab for feature-length documentaries, taking place in Coimbra, Portugal, from March 16 to 20, 2026. It targets projects in the development stage that already have a teaser, offering filmmakers the opportunity to present their ideas to industry professionals and receive specialized feedback.
The call is open to international submissions, allowing filmmakers from any country to participate. Projects must be documentaries, with the main focus on pitching, while participants also work on structuring and strengthening their projects during the lab.
The application deadline is January 23, 2026. Interested applicants are required to submit their project dossier and teaser according to the program’s specifications. This lab provides an ideal platform for filmmakers seeking support, visibility, and professional connections for their feature-length documentary projects in development.
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PITCH LAB – DOC.LAB Coimbra
