Short films in the early stages of development, including fiction, animation, documentary, or experimental genres, are presented to programmers, television channels, and international producers, with the best project awarded by a jury. This event aims to foster partnerships between Portuguese production companies and international decision-makers, focusing on short film projects. In addition to the pitching sessions, it is also a unique opportunity for producers and participants to hold informal meetings.
Additionally, the Blit – "In Development" Award will be presented to the best project, valued at 2,000 euros in post-production services, sponsored by Blit.
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IN DEVELOPMENT - Curtas Vila do Conde IFF
The Ibermedia Program 2026 opens its call for the co-development of Ibero-American series projects. Applications are accepted from January 30 to March 30, 2026, aimed at independent production companies from Ibermedia member countries. The call seeks to support the creation of fiction series, creative documentaries, and animation series in development stages, with potential for international co-production.
Projects of all genres are welcome, with no thematic restrictions. The initiative focuses on projects seeking creative and strategic development support, strengthening the Ibero-American audiovisual industry. Series can be intended for television or digital platforms, and each project must follow a serialized format.
This opportunity is open only to production companies from Ibero-American countries but encourages international collaboration, not limiting submissions to each nation individually. The call does not require in-person activities; it focuses on the evaluation and selection of projects based on quality, feasibility, and co-production potential.
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PROGRAMA IBERMEDIA - CODESARROLLO DE SERIES
The 2026 IBERMEDIA Program call for support in Ibero-American film co-productions is open from January 30 to March 30, 2026. It targets fiction, documentary, and animation projects involving co-production between at least two independent producers from member countries within Ibero-America.
No specific production dates are set, but selected projects must begin principal shooting or animation within the timeframe established after the call closes. The program accepts international submissions as long as they are from member countries, promoting regional collaboration and strengthening the Ibero-American audiovisual market.
This support line focuses exclusively on feature film co-productions, encouraging the creation of projects with potential for regional distribution and circulation. The program aims to boost established projects that can be realized with production certainty, fostering the Ibero-American film industry through cooperation between producers and industry professionals.
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We open our call for filmmakers and producers Latin Americans and/or based in Latin America who currently
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The SMOF Lab 2025 call is open from March 4 to April 4, 2025. Organized by Stop Motion Our Fest (SMOF), the lab will take place from June 26 to 29 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is aimed at Latin American stop motion short film and series projects in development. The goal is to support emerging animation productions through training, mentoring, and industry networking. Selected projects will participate in pitching sessions, expert consultations, and intensive workshops. Participation is free but requires prior registration.
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days
25 March 2026
Documentary
Experimental
Fiction
have a short film or feature film project in development documentary, fiction, experimental or animation in the native language of the Peru or Latin America.
Originario Lab
days
04 April 2026
Laboratory SMOF
