Open call: 8th Fiction Projects Lab at the Alicante Film Festival
The Alicante Film Festival has started the countdown for one of its strongest industry sections: the 8th Fiction Projects Lab. If you have a feature film or series in development, there are exactly two weeks left to apply.
This lab is not just a call for projects; it is an ecosystem designed to boost the market and bring together screenwriters, authors, platforms and leading production companies.
Timeline and key dates
So you do not miss any deadline, make a note of the official dates:
- Project submissions close: 19 April 2026 (23:59).
- Selected projects announced: week of 27 April.
- The Lab takes place: 25–29 May 2026.
- Venue: Edificio Municipal Puerta Ferrisa (Alicante).
What does my project need?
The call is open to Spanish-produced fiction projects, both features and series. To apply, send the official form together with a single PDF file to [email protected] including:
- Logline (maximum 5 lines).
- Synopsis (maximum 25 lines).
- Author’s statement of intent.
- Biography and filmography of the author or authors and of the production company (if any).
- Optional: film references, character descriptions and links to audiovisual material (teaser/trailer).
Training and awards: real support
The committee will select up to 18 projects. Those chosen will take part in a development and pitching workshop before making their official presentation to a panel of industry professionals.
As well as visibility, the projects are eligible for awards with real technical value for the future production, including:
- WELAB Award: €2,000 off camera and lens hire.
- Music Library Award: flat-rate music licensing and music supervision services (worth €1,500).
- Movibeta Award: flat-rate festival distribution for one year.
At Alicante Light Film we encourage you to make the most of the opportunities our city offers.