EPISODE 0: SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT 7

Call for Ibero-American series in development phase

With the main objective of promoting direct contact between Ibero-American series in development, the 41st edition of the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG), through its Industry area, is calling for participation in the seventh edition of Episode 0: Series in Development.

Guidelines

7th Episode 0: Series in development, will take place during the 41st International Film Festival in Guadalajara.

 

Only those projects that comply in a timely manner with all registration requirements will be received for reading and selection.

 

A maximum of seven Ibero-American projects with the greatest potential for further development will participate.

 

Entries will be received for fiction, animation and documentary series that have not yet been filmed, which have at least 10% secured financing and a project dossier to be presented to professionals in the audiovisual industry, production companies, television stations, platforms and distributors. 

 

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to include projects by direct invitation. The projects will be selected by a committee made up of members of the industry, appointed by mutual agreement by the Festival organizers.

 

Participation in the 7 Episode 0: Series in Development is free of charge; however, travel and food expenses to Guadalajara will be paid by the selected projects.

 

Projects can be registered from Thursday, August 21, 2025, until Friday, October 24th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. central Mexico time.

 

Selected projects must confirm their attendance at the event; Otherwise, their participation will automatically be considered canceled, and another competing project will be selected.

 

Selected projects will receive:

 

  • The possibility of presenting in individual sessions before national and international professionals (audiovisual industry professionals, producers, television stations, OTT platforms and international distributors) invited to the event.

 

  • The publication of the project information and of the participating representatives in the Industry catalog (digital).

 

  • Industry accreditation for two representatives per participating project. A maximum of two representatives from each project may attend.

 

  • The possibility of accommodation for a maximum of four nights (double room per project).

 

Mandatory registration requirements

To register a project, it is essential:

 

  1. Complete electronically, completely and correctly, the registration document found in the following link: https://vp.eventival.com/ficg/2026

 

  1. In addition to filling out the online application form, all registered projects must attach two PDF files, one in Spanish and one in English, to their application:

 

  • PROJECT NAME_PROJECT_NAMECARPETAEPISODIO7_eng
  • PROJECT NAME_PROJECT_NAMECARPETAEPISODIO7_ing

 

Documents must use double-spaced Arial 12 font with the following information in the order mentioned below:

 

  • General project data and technical specifications: Name, country of origin, number of episodes per season, duration per episode, genre, category (fiction, animation or documentary), target audience, name references, most relevant technical and artistic team, as appropriate to the nature of the project.

 

  • Short synopsis of the series (maximum one page).

 

  • Short synopsis of each episode of the season (maximum one paragraph per episode).

 

  • Biofilmography of a maximum of three members responsible for the project (showrunner, producer, director) (350 characters per biofilmography).

 

  • Budget cover (summary) by episode and provisional financing plan in USD.

 

  • Status of the project. Specify estimated pre-production, production, post-production, release, and distribution dates.

 

  • Additional information such as support received, commitments made, possible national and/or foreign co-producers. Copies of letters of intent and/or confirmed financing agreements available at the time of project registration.

 

  • Main purpose of participating in 7 Episode 0: Series in Development, where the immediate needs of the project are specified.

 

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Conditions of participation

  1. By registering for this call, the participant declares under oath that they are the legitimate holder of all rights over the information, documents, and materials submitted, and that they have obtained all necessary authorizations for participation in the program. 

 

  1. It is hereby established that if, as a result of participation, the applicant violates any third-party intellectual property rights, they shall be solely responsible and agree to hold FICG harmless from any liability or claims related to intellectual property or copyright infringement.

 

  1. Participants grant FICG a non-exclusive, free, and revocable authorization to use the information, documents, materials, and content submitted, solely for purposes related to evaluation, promotion, and dissemination of the program. This authorization does not imply any transfer of ownership or exploitation rights.

 

  1. Participants authorize FICG to use their name, image, company name, materials, and any general information contained in the submitted documentation exclusively for cultural, promotional, informational, or dissemination purposes, without generating any obligation of remuneration, payment, or financial compensation. This authorization does not imply the transfer of intellectual property rights over the submitted works or projects.

 

  1. Registration and participation constitute express acceptance of all the provisions contained in this and related calls, as well as the guidelines, internal policies, and administrative decisions issued by FICG, which shall apply throughout all stages of the process. Failure to comply with one or more clauses may result in cancellation of participation or disqualification from competition.

 

  1. FICG maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward disrespectful behavior, harassment, or any situation that endangers the integrity of guests, the organizing committee, the public, or volunteers.

 

  1. Both parties agree that FICG is the sole owner of the logo, brand, and visual identity associated with the call, project, competition, award, and/or event, which may be modified if necessary. Any use of these materials is subject to prior written authorization from FICG.

 

  1. Participants are strictly prohibited from creating, printing, reproducing, or using any materials that include, but are not limited to, the image or branding of the Guadalajara International Film Festival, without prior authorization.

 

  1. The evaluation and selection of participants will be carried out by a committee appointed by FICG. The committee’s decisions are final and unappealable. No individual feedback will be provided for non-selected projects.

 

  1. Any situation not covered by this call will be interpreted and resolved by FICG, which reserves the right to make modifications, adjustments, or updates to this call at any time, if deemed necessary for the proper development of the program. Likewise, any disputes arising from the interpretation, application, or execution of this call will be resolved definitively and without appeal by FICG.

 

  1. Participation, selection, award, or exhibition of a project does not imply the existence of an employment, commercial, partnership, or joint venture relationship between the parties. Each party shall remain fully independent and legally separate, assuming its own rights and obligations before third parties. Participation does not constitute an agency or representation relationship; therefore, participants may not present themselves as agents, representatives, or legal proxies of the Guadalajara International Film Festival.

 

  1. It is the responsibility of foreign participants to possess a valid passport, entry permit, and/or visa required to enter Mexico. 

 

The FICG, located at Av. Periférico Norte Manuel Gómez Morín 1695, Zapopan, Jalisco, will use your personal data solely for purposes related to your participation. Please review the privacy notice at https://ficg.mx/es/avisos

For more information, please write to: info.industria@ficg.mx

REGISTER YOUR PROJECT HERE

PRIVACY NOTICE: The Guadalajara International Film Festival, domiciled at Avenida Periférico Norte 1695, Rinconada de Azalea, Zapopan, Mexico; will use your personal data collected for: all the points described in this call for entries and will also store the projects for documentation purposes. For more information about the treatment and the rights you can assert, you can access the comprehensive privacy notice through the following link https: https://ficg.mx/aviso-privacidad/