Ixtar Curts, the Sant Bartomeu Short Film Festival, is the oldest short film festival in the Balearic Islands and is now in its 27th year with a new, expanded format. If you have a story to tell, now is your chance!
Крайний срок 30 Июль 2026
Simbiosis Inmersiva Lab is an in‑person lab taking place in Valdivia from October 10–13, 2025, within the 32nd Valdivia International Film Festival. It brings together audiovisual creators and scientists to develop immersive projects (VR, AR, MR) that merge science and art, promoting science outreach through new technologies.
Chilean citizens or residents with experience in film, science, or tech can apply. Projects may be early‑stage or in development, with no restriction on genre or narrative, as long as they include scientific content and a clear XR immersive approach.
The program covers local transport, meals, and lodging. Attendance is mandatory. Guidance is provided by renowned mentors.
Applications open until August 14, 2025. Results announced in early September.
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AUSTRALES ENCOUNTERS - Fic Valdivia - Development
La convocatoria BAM Talents – Stories (Guiones) 2026, organizada por el Bogotá Audiovisual Market, está dirigida a guionistas colombianos interesados en desarrollar historias de ficción para largometrajes o series. Las postulaciones abren el 13 de noviembre de 2025 y cierran el 8 de enero de 2026.
Los proyectos seleccionados participarán en un programa integral de fortalecimiento creativo y empresarial que incluye reuniones de acercamiento y diagnóstico entre el 31 de marzo y el 9 de abril de 2026, seguido por la Ruta de Fortalecimiento Empresarial y Creativo del 20 de abril al 5 de junio de 2026. La experiencia culmina durante el Bogotá Audiovisual Market, del 6 al 10 de julio de 2026, donde los guionistas tendrán la oportunidad de presentar sus historias a la industria.
La convocatoria acepta únicamente participantes nacionales y se enfoca en proyectos de ficción. Los formatos admitidos son largometrajes de ficción y series. BAM Talents – Stories ofrece un espacio para fortalecer los guiones, mejorar la conexión con la industria y apoyar el desarrollo de proyectos audiovisuales colombianos, brindando formación especializada y oportunidades de networking internacional.
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Stories - BAM
The BAMProjects – Series 2026 call is aimed at audiovisual series projects, both fiction and documentary, in development stage. It takes place in Colombia, organized by Bogotá Audiovisual Market, Proimágenes Colombia, and the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce. Applications are open from November 13, 2025, to January 8, 2026, at 3:59 p.m. Colombia time.
The call is exclusively for Colombian legal entities and showrunners or directors of Colombian nationality; international applications are not accepted. Selected projects will participate in a creative and business development program, including diagnostic meetings, workshops, and market encounters.
Key dates include project evaluation from January 16 to March 26, 2026, with selected projects announced between March 27 and 31. The creative strengthening program runs from April 20 to June 5, culminating with the main Bogotá Audiovisual Market event from July 6 to 10, 2026.
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Series - BAM
The 2025 Series Lab call, organized by DETOUR, targets Uruguayan screenwriters, directors, and producers with series projects in development. They seek original series without genre or format restrictions, with a minimum of four episodes and filming planned after October 2025. The lab will take place from October 14 to 18, 2024, in a hybrid format (both in-person and virtual), offering workshops, group sessions, and individual mentoring to strengthen projects. Participants must be fully available during these dates. Awards include the opportunity to pitch at LINKS in Puigcerdà, Catalonia, in 2026, and support for shooting a teaser or pilot. Applicants must be over 18, Uruguayan nationals or legal residents in Uruguay for at least five years. Each participant may submit up to two projects but can only be selected for one. The application deadline is August 23, 2025. For inquiries, contact detourfest@gmail.com or gestion@detour.uy.
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Montevideo Cine LAB - LAB SERIES
The "Desafío en una Toma 2025" call is part of the DETOUR.uy New Film Festival, aimed at Uruguayan audiovisual artists and students aged 18 and over. The goal is to promote comedy short films shot in a single continuous take, with a maximum length of 5 minutes. Works must be filmed between July and September 2025 and submitted in digital format (.MP4 HD). A festival-provided opening slate is mandatory, and permissions are required for filming in public spaces. Entries must be original, not previously screened, nor available online. Submission deadline is September 14, 2025, with finalists announced on September 20 and screening during the festival's 13th edition in October 2025. The jury will assess originality, artistic value, and technical execution. This call encourages creativity and skill in Uruguayan audiovisual production.
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Detour Challenge 2025: ONE-SHOT COMEDY
