The 30th Lima PUCP International Film Festival is organised by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, through its Cultural Centre, with the collaboration of institutions from Peru and abroad.
Deadline 28 February 2026
Prize 24,500$
Umorea Lab Getxon calls for comedy short film projects in an advanced stage of development. Applicants must submit a team consisting of a screenwriter, director, and producer, along with a complete script and documentation outlining the project and production plan. All materials must be in Spanish or Basque.
The lab provides a professional pitching platform, where selected projects are presented to a jury and industry professionals. Participants can receive mentorship, technical support, and access to resources for the production and distribution of their short films.
In addition to the public presentation, the program promotes networking and training, including talks, roundtables, and activities with sector experts. Its main goal is to increase the visibility of new talent in audiovisual comedy and to facilitate the creation of innovative, high-quality projects.
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UMOREA LAB GETXON
La Ford Foundation abrió la convocatoria JustFilms para apoyar proyectos documentales de cualquier parte del mundo. La iniciativa financia largometrajes documentales de mínimo 50 minutos que aborden temas de justicia social y cuya producción esté bajo control creativo de los cineastas. Se aceptan postulaciones en las etapas de desarrollo, producción y postproducción de contenido directo.
La convocatoria es internacional, permitiendo la participación de cineastas de todos los países. Los proyectos deben reflejar una narrativa que inspire, rompa estereotipos y contribuya a transformar condiciones de desigualdad e injusticia. No se aceptan cortometrajes, series, episodios ni formatos emergentes como AR/VR o podcasts.
La fecha límite de postulación es el 30 de diciembre de 2025. Los resultados serán notificados aproximadamente cuatro meses después del cierre, alrededor de abril de 2026, y los fondos se entregarán entre junio y agosto de 2026. La convocatoria no establece fechas fijas de realización, ya que los proyectos avanzan según el cronograma de producción de cada beneficiario.
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JustFilms – Ford Foundation
Green Film Lab is an international call organized by TorinoFilmLab, based in Italy, aimed at audiovisual professionals interested in incorporating environmental sustainability practices into their production processes. The lab focuses on providing tools and knowledge related to green production and is not limited to any specific narrative genre.
The call is open to feature films, documentaries, and TV series at different stages of development or early production, as long as they are connected to professionals or teams seeking to apply sustainable criteria within the audiovisual industry. The program functions as a specialized workshop and training lab rather than a pitch session or market.
The lab will take place in person in Turin, Italy, from April 17 to April 19, 2026. The application deadline is February 20, 2026. The call accepts international applications and is intended for film, television, and related industry professionals committed to sustainability in audiovisual production.
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Green Film Lab - TFL
The DIP 2026 call is aimed at artists and filmmakers interested in audiovisual exploration and intimacy, with a focus on experimental and documentary cinema. The program combines online activities with an in-person residency in Misiones, Argentina, providing a creative laboratory and artistic development space. International applications are accepted, encouraging diverse expressive experiences and creative processes.
The program will run from March 25 to November 25, 2026, including the in-person residency from October 8 to 16, 2026. Applications are open until January 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM Argentine time. The call is not focused on completed projects but rather on the development and support of creative processes, without format restrictions.
This initiative is designed for artists seeking to experiment, reflect, and strengthen their practice in a collaborative laboratory environment, fostering innovation and international exchange.
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DIP
El American Film Market (AFM) 2025 se llevará a cabo del 11 al 16 de noviembre en Los Ángeles, California. Es uno de los mercados cinematográficos independientes más importantes del mundo, donde se generan acuerdos de distribución, financiación y promoción por valor de miles de millones de dólares.
El evento reúne a productores, distribuidores, compradores y profesionales de la industria para presentar proyectos, establecer contactos y participar en conferencias y paneles especializados. Entre las actividades destacadas se incluyen la Pitch Conference, donde los cineastas pueden presentar proyectos mediante un video de dos minutos, y programas de apoyo a empresas de ventas de cine.
La convocatoria está abierta a profesionales del cine interesados en exhibir, financiar o vender proyectos cinematográficos. Es una oportunidad para ampliar redes, obtener visibilidad internacional y conocer las tendencias del mercado independiente. La participación permite establecer conexiones estratégicas con actores clave de la industria global del cine y acceder a conocimientos prácticos sobre producción, distribución y comercialización de películas.
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American Film Market
