El tema de los guiones es completamente libre y podrá pertenecer a cualquier género. Todas las obras que se presenten deberán ser originales. En caso de que el concursante utilice como base del guión una novela, un cuento o algún texto de otro autor, el concursante deberá incluir en su inscripción la autorización correspondiente del autor de la obra original.
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Concurso de guiones - IBIZACINEFEST
The IBF Classic call from the IDFA Bertha Fund targets filmmakers from selected countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania working on creative documentaries. It aims to support projects in development, production, or post-production. The call primarily accepts feature-length documentaries, though some short films may qualify if they meet quality and country criteria. Series, interactive projects, or academic content are not eligible.
Applications for the 2026 round close on February 10, 2026. After review by experts and a selection committee, results are generally announced in April or May, at which point selected filmmakers receive funding. There is no formal award ceremony, but funded projects may be showcased at festivals or industry markets for visibility.
The program focuses on supporting high-quality documentary productions with international potential, offering financial support and industry exposure.
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IBF Classic - IDFA
The Oxbelly Retreat 2026 is an international creative development program taking place from July 1 to July 9, 2026 in Greece (Costa Navarino, Messinia). Applications open on December 2, 2025 and close on January 14, 2026. It welcomes applicants from around the world and does not restrict participation by nationality.
Oxbelly is not a traditional competition but an immersive retreat/workshop focused on writing. It accepts projects in development rather than finished works, specifically targeting feature film screenplays and fiction writing (novels, short stories, or other narrative forms). It is not structured around pitches, markets, or completed projects, but rather around creative and professional growth. This program is ideal for screenwriters and fiction writers seeking dedicated time, feedback, and a supportive international community to advance their narrative projects.
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Oxbelly Retreat
La convocatoria Encuentros Cartagena 2026 ofrece un espacio de desarrollo para proyectos de animación colombianos, enfocado en largometrajes y cortometrajes en etapa de desarrollo. Está dirigida a productores nacionales interesados en fortalecer sus proyectos mediante pitch, asesorías y tutorías especializadas, facilitando la vinculación con la industria audiovisual.
Las postulaciones estarán abiertas desde el 1 de diciembre de 2025 hasta el 18 de enero de 2026, permitiendo a los participantes preparar y enviar sus proyectos dentro de ese período. La actividad se realizará de manera virtual entre el 6 y el 10 de abril de 2026 y presencial del 13 al 17 de abril de 2026, en el marco del Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena de Indias.
Este encuentro se centra exclusivamente en proyectos colombianos de animación, buscando fortalecer la industria nacional mediante asesoría profesional, espacios de presentación y networking con agentes clave. La convocatoria no acepta proyectos internacionales ni series de animación; su objetivo principal es apoyar la consolidación de obras en desarrollo que puedan avanzar hacia su producción y distribución.
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Encuentros (Animación) – FICCI
The Impact call from the Curaçao International Film Festival (CIFF) in collaboration with the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) aims to support filmmakers with fiction or documentary feature films in post-production. Its main goal is to provide professional and constructive feedback from international experts, helping to strengthen and complete projects for festival screenings and industry markets.
Filmmakers from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, including the diaspora, are eligible, with projects between 60 and 120 minutes in length. The call focuses on a Work in Progress format, offering direct guidance from industry professionals, private screenings, and opportunities for international exposure. Selected projects receive financial support and post-production services, as well as travel and accommodation for the filmmaker to attend the festival in Curaçao.
The submission deadline is February 10, 2026, and the selected projects will be presented during the festival on April 16 and 17, 2026.
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Impact - FICM / CIFF
