The National Producers’ Meetup – Animation 2025, organized by the Audiovisuals, Cinema and Interactive Media Directorate of the Colombian Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Knowledge, marks the 20th anniversary of the Encuentros program. This call seeks to support Colombian animated feature films, short films, and series in development, providing training in creative production, financing, and distribution. Selected projects will benefit from personalized mentoring, workshops, and networking sessions with industry experts, culminating in a public pitch session with key players and agents. The submission period runs from July 18 to August 12, 2025, until 5:00 p.m. (Colombia time). The online activities will take place from September 30 to October 3, 2025, and the in‑person phase will be held from October 9 to 15, 2025, during the Bogotá International Film Festival (BIFF).
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National Meeting of Producers – Animation
Clúster MIA – Women in the Audiovisual Industry is a call organized by the International Human Rights Film Festival (FICDEH) to support audiovisual projects led by women in Colombia.
Eligible applicants are women directors, producers, or filmmakers who are Colombian or foreign residents in Colombia and hold full rights to their projects. This is not an open international call.
Proposals are accepted in fiction feature films, documentaries, fiction series, music videos, animation, and indigenous short documentaries. Projects may be in development, production, or post-production, depending on the category.
Applications must include a PDF dossier with synopsis, director’s and producer’s notes, financing plan, budget, and other required materials.
The deadline is August 8, 2025, and the Clúster will run from August 31 to September 9, 2025, offering workshops, mentorships, and pitching sessions with industry professionals.
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Clúster MIA
Impact Days is the FIFDH’s professional programme for filmmakers and NGOs, now in its sixth edition. We select quality documentary projects, work with filmmakers to refine their impact goals, and facilitate partnerships within the vast ecosystem of organisations, policymakers and funders active around International Geneva.
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FIFDH - Impact Days
Docs in Progress FIDOCS + Conecta Call for Projects
This program selects Latin American documentary projects in advanced editing stages. Open to feature-length films between 40 and 120 minutes, with no prior public screening, the projects must be directed or produced by Latin American talents. The application period is from June 2 to July 28, 2025. The program consists of two phases: a virtual stage with personalized mentoring during the Santiago International Documentary Festival (FIDOCS) from November 19 to 26, 2025, and an in-person phase in Santiago, Chile, during the Conecta audiovisual market from December 9 to 12, 2025. Selected projects receive private screenings, industry feedback, and networking opportunities. There is no cost to apply; a participation fee of USD 60 applies if selected. Awards include support for editing, sound mixing, and invitations to other festivals. This international call aims to strengthen Latin American documentary filmmaking and connect creators with regional and global industry players.
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Docs in Progress FIDOCS + Conecta
The Jenkins-Del Toro Scholarship 2025 is open to Mexican nationals wishing to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in film studies abroad. Applications are accepted from December 1, 2025, until 23:59 (GMT-6) on February 6, 2026. Candidates must submit an original film project (minimum 5-minute short or 45-minute feature), meet academic requirements, and demonstrate English proficiency. The award provides USD 60,000 per year (net) to cover tuition, housing, living expenses, international travel, medical insurance, and books/materials for the duration of study. Recipients must maintain strong academic performance and are selected by a professional committee and jury. The scholarship is awarded during the 41st Guadalajara International Film Festival, taking place April 17–25, 2026. This support enables the scholar to enroll in any qualified international institution of their choice.
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Beca Jenkins-Del Toro
