UPDATE!!
Future Present – German-Israeli Co-Production Pitching at Festival de Cannes
Join German Films, Produktionsallianz and the Israeli producer delegation for an exclusive pitching and networking event at Cannes! "Future Present" connects emerging producers with industry experience to foster meaningful collaborations and explore new co-production opportunities. Producers are invited to submit their projects for pitching sessions, where they can engage with like-minded peers, discuss industry challenges, and build global partnerships essential for the future of cinema. Selected participants will gain direct access to industry professionals, participate in one-on-one meetings, and join discussions on innovative production, financing, and storytelling strategies. You can apply now and submit your project by April 14, 2025 to germanisraelfilms@gmail.com with:
- Film Title & Logline
- Short Synopsis
- Secured Funding Details
- Producer & Director C.V.
Not pitching? You’re still welcome to join, listen in, and network! Just send your name in advance. A Marché du Film or Festival de Cannes badge is required for entry.
Call for submissions: Golden Panda Awards
Organized by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the People's Government of Sichuan Province, the Gold Panda Awards is an international cultural award for promoting humanistic exchanges and encouraging dialogues through film and television productions with the giant panda as a cultural symbol. This year's event will feature four categories: Film, TV Drama, Documentary, and Animation. It seeks submissions of outstanding film and television works that have been or will be broadcast, released, or screened in one or more countries (regions) between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2025. Deadline is April 25, 2025. All information, terms and conditions and the submission form can be found here.
Call for submissions at Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT
Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT is an international professional market focused on the creation, development, production, financing, broadcasting, marketing and commercialization of television content, both scripted and unscripted, positioned within the top 10 international tv markets in the audiovisual industry. The market will take place from June 16-19, 2025 in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The call for projects are now open, deadlines are from April 2-8, 2025. All information, terms and conditions can be found here.
Call for Projects at FEST – Pitching Forum
FEST – Pitching Forum is an international competition for film projects and a key event for financing and co-production. It focuses on providing opportunities for project development, funding, support, and co-production. The Pitching Forum is divided into two phases: Training Sessions (June 24–26, 2025) – Held exclusively in person in Espinho, Portugal, for representatives of the selected projects. Final Pitch Sessions (June 27–28, 2025) – Conducted both in person (Espinho, Portugal) and online. FEST – Pitching Forum is accepting submissions in the following categories:
- Feature Gems – Feature films in early development
- Work in Progress – Feature films in post-production
- Make It Short – Short films at any stage of development
- Series – Series projects at any stage
Submit your project here with our exclusive waiver code SWGFILMS_PF2025 granting a 50% discount on the submission fee. All information, terms and conditions can be found here.
