Working JIIFF, el espacio de industria de José Ignacio International Film Festival, abre la convocatoria para una nueva edición de Generación J, un taller creado para incentivar la formación de guionistas y directores profesionales de ficción uruguaya que tengan menos de 32 años.
Guiados por expertos locales e internacionales, los talentos emergentes uruguayos seleccionados pensarán y desarrollarán sus proyectos. José Ignacio es el espacio de encuentro para inspirar historias.
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JIIFF - Generación J
The RTS Pitching, taking place during the VdR–Industry Days (April 6–9, 2025) in Nyon, Switzerland, was initiated by Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS) to promote innovative documentary filmmaking in French-speaking Switzerland.
This unique forum will showcase eight new documentary projects in the early stages of development, providing participants with the opportunity to present their ideas to industry professionals. The best feature-length project will receive a prize of 10,000 CHF in development funding, supporting the creation of works with a strong creative vision.
This competition fosters a collaborative environment aimed at promoting original Swiss documentary projects intended to reach a wide audience.
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VdR - RTS Award
The Locarno Residency is a program by the Locarno Film Festival supporting emerging filmmakers developing their first feature film. The 2025 call is open until June 3, 2025. The program has two phases: first, an in-person meeting during the festival in August where 10 participants present their projects to a jury, which selects three outstanding projects. The second phase offers one year of personalized mentoring, including online sessions and in-person meetings, with travel and accommodation expenses covered. One selected project will receive the Dopodomani Prize, worth 3,000 CHF. Requirements include being under 40 years old, having short film experience, and presenting a project in English for a first feature to be shot after September 2026. The application fee is 30 CHF. It’s an excellent opportunity for filmmakers seeking professional support and international exposure.
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Locarno Residency
Málaga Short Corner es un espacio dentro de MAFIZ, orientado a la promoción y distribución internacional de cortometrajes españoles recientes o destacados. Este evento, que celebra su cuarta edición en 2026, se llevará a cabo del 10 al 12 de marzo durante el Festival de Málaga, y busca conectar cineastas con programadores, agentes de venta y profesionales de la industria audiovisual.
Pueden participar cortometrajes españoles de hasta 30 minutos, tanto terminados como en fase de “work-in-progress”, siempre que estén previstos para estrenarse antes de las proyecciones del mercado. Se priorizan los trabajos que cuenten con agentes de venta, contrato de distribución o potencial exportador. Todos los cortos deben incluir subtítulos en inglés.
La fecha límite para inscribirse es el 11 de enero de 2026, y la selección se notificará alrededor del 23 de febrero de 2026. La inscripción requiere completar el formulario oficial y la aceptación no garantiza automáticamente la participación. Este espacio representa una oportunidad estratégica para visibilizar y distribuir cortometrajes españoles a nivel internacional, ofreciendo contacto directo con profesionales clave de la industria.
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Málaga Short Corner
The Sundance Institute currently has several open or upcoming application deadlines for 2025‑2026 supporting independent artists and projects. Key deadlines include the 2026 Episodic Lab closing on November 9, 2025, the Merata Mita Fellowship on November 3, 2025, the Graton Fellowship on December 8, 2025, and the Native Lab on December 22, 2025. The Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellowship deadline is February 12, 2026, and the Feature Film Producers Track closes around February 11‑12, 2026. The Ignite Challenge accepts applications through July 1, 2026. These opportunities span labs, fellowships, mentorships, and development tracks for filmmakers and storytellers. Most programs are open to international applicants, though some (like Native Lab and Graton Fellowship) have specific community or regional eligibility requirements. Additionally, submission windows for film and episodic content for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival occurred during mid‑2025, with the festival itself scheduled from January 22 to February 1, 2026. These dates represent the latest publicly available deadlines across multiple Sundance initiatives.
DIFFERENT DATES FOR ACTIVITIES
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Sundance Institute
