Impulso Morelia 11 calls for Mexican feature films (fiction or documentary) in postproduction to participate in its 2025 edition. Selected projects will be presented to international experts (programmers, distributors, producers) to receive feedback and support for completion and circulation.
The call closes on July 23, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. CST. Results will be published on August 26, with the in-person meeting taking place October 13–15 during the 23rd FICM.
Eligible projects must have a rough cut between 70 and 120 minutes, directed by Mexican citizens or legal residents in Mexico, and must not have participated in other work-in-progress programs or previous Impulso Morelia editions.
Awards include the José María Riba Prize ($250,000 MXN), postproduction services worth over 1 million pesos, and promotional support.
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FICM - Impulso Morelia
La Burbuja Lab announces its third edition of the Film Residency for Women from Central America and the Caribbean in 2026. This residency is aimed at female filmmakers developing their first or second feature film, whether fiction, documentary, or animation. Over eight days, selected participants will engage in an intensive program of creation, guidance, and collective reflection, designed to strengthen their cinematic projects.
Participants will receive specialized mentorship in directing, screenwriting, production, portfolio design, and pitch preparation. The program also includes masterclasses and opportunities to connect with networks of women in film, fostering professional and creative exchange. The residency will take place at the International Film and Television School (EICTV) in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba, from June 22 to 29, 2026. This initiative aims to enhance the artistic and professional development of emerging filmmakers in the region, providing concrete tools to advance their projects toward production and exhibition stages.
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La Burbuja Lab
Rough Shorts is a category of the Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) that offers an editing lab for short films. In the 2025 edition, BAM reaffirms its commitment to short films and to Colombian producers and directors, inviting them to participate in this lab focused on reviewing narrative construction through editing. Additionally, the selected participants will be part of a market agenda designed to explore distribution routes for short films and strengthen networking opportunities for future projects.
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Rough Shorts - BAM
DOC. LAB. Coimbra is a project laboratory held in the city of Coimbra, Portugal. A space where filmmakers meet to increase the creative possibilities of their projects and prepare them for the national and international documentary market with the help of experienced tutors in the field of filmmaking and writing.
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DOC. LAB COIMBRA
Bienvenido al primer B!TCHFEST anual: un festival de cine y concurso de guiones internacional para mujeres y LGBTQIA+ con un evento innovador en persona para cineastas y guionistas en el corazón de Los Ángeles. En B!tchFest no sólo estamos rompiendo techos de cristal; ¡Los estamos rompiendo en un millón de pedazos al desatar el poder de las voces femeninas y LGBTQIA+ en el cine y la televisión!
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B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest
