International festival dedicated to creative works produced using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. NO ENTRY FEES!!
Deadline 30 June 2026
Prize 57,350€
The Sentiero Film Factory – Film Pitch is an international short film screenplay competition open to directors and screenwriters from any country. Participants can submit original screenplays of up to 20 pages in Italian or English, with no genre or style restrictions. Selected projects will have the opportunity to present a live pitch during the festival, which will take place from September 18 to 26, 2026, in Florence, Italy. Participation in the live pitch is mandatory to be eligible for awards.
The submission deadline is June 1, 2026, for all materials. This section of the festival allows creators to present their projects to producers and industry professionals, providing opportunities for development and funding. The Film Pitch focuses on direct interaction between creators and experts, fostering networking and international visibility for short film projects.
In summary, it is an ideal platform for filmmakers seeking professional support, international exposure, and the chance to turn their screenplay into a tangible audiovisual project.
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Sentiero Film Factory - FILM PITCH
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
The Bolivia Lab 2025 Script Incubator is an online program designed to strengthen cinematic script projects for participants over 18 with intermediate writing skills and an ongoing project. It offers two tracks: feature films (fiction, animation, and documentary) and short/feature fiction films. Participants must submit a long synopsis or treatment of 4 to 8 pages and will receive guidance from professional screenwriters through group sessions combining theory, analysis, feedback, and practical exercises. The workshops take place in August and September 2025, costing $100 USD (with an $85 USD discount for pre-registrations until July 20). The courses cover pitching, narrative structure, authorial voice, and visual storytelling. Participants will receive a certificate and access to masterclasses. Space is limited, and registration requires pre-registration and payment confirmation. More information via WhatsApp at (+591) 79734231.
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BoliviaLab – Script Incubator
The From the Root Screenwriting Residency, organized by Fundación Algo en Común, is aimed at screenwriters and filmmakers from Black, Afro-descendant, Raizal, Palenquero, Rrom, and Indigenous communities from Colombia, the Americas, and their diasporas. The program seeks to strengthen their voices and stories in the audiovisual field. Twenty fiction feature film projects will be selected. The residency will take place from September 1 to November 28, 2025, including virtual activities and a two-week immersion in Cali, Colombia. Participants will receive training in screenwriting, personalized mentoring, and support in project development. At the end, a networking session with the industry will be held to present the projects to producers and specialized audiences. Applications are open until July 27, 2025.
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Screenwriting Residency “From the Root” - Algo en Común
The Ventana Madrid 2025 call is open from July 4 to August 21, 2025 for audiovisual production companies based in the Madrid Region. Eligible applicants are either established companies with at least two works in the past five years or emerging companies with less than five years of activity.
Projects in development are welcome (feature films, series, documentaries, or other narrative formats) with international potential, seeking co‑production or funding. Applicants must submit a PDF dossier (up to 5 GB) and optional audiovisual materials through the online form on the official website.
Up to 20 companies will be selected to attend the market in Madrid from October 20 to 22, 2025, gaining personalized B2B meetings, networking opportunities, and international exposure. Registration is free.
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