Question 1

DocuLab

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Is the DocuLab program open access? No, the DocuLab program is exclusively for selected participants or by invitation. What are the requirements to participate in DocuLab? Speak Spanish (essential) and be fluent in English (recommended). Be a citizen of one of the Ibero-American countries or have residency or second citizenship documents from those countries. Submit a first or second cut documentary with English subtitles. What is the selection process at DocuLab? The selection is made by a selection committee made up of specialists in the field. The results are communicated to the interested parties by e-mail. What benefits do the projects selected for DocuLab obtain? Selected projects receive several benefits, such as the opportunity to present their project to national and international professionals, accommodation in Guadalajara for the duration of DocuLab and free accreditation with access to activities and conferences of Industria y Mercado Iberoamericano de Cine.

Question 2

Co-Production Meetings

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Which projects can participate in the Co-Production Meeting? Ibero-American projects in the development stage can participate, whether fiction, documentary or animation feature films, with a finished script, at least 20 percent financing secured, and with an estimated duration of more than 70 minutes. How many projects will be selected to participate in the Co-Production Meeting? A maximum of 15 Ibero-American projects with the best chances of obtaining financing will be selected. What are the benefits for the projects selected for the Co-Production Meeting? The selected projects will have the opportunity to present themselves to national and international professionals, accommodation for four nights, free accreditation for two representatives, among other benefits. What is the selection process for the Co-Production Meeting? This program has a selection committee made up of professionals with extensive audiovisual experience, who are in charge of selecting the projects through a reading and evaluation process.

Question 3

Guadalajara Construye

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What kind of films can participate in Guadalajara Construye? We will receive seven fiction-only films in work in progress, that is, in search of financing for their completion, with at least a first cut and a length between 70 and 120 minutes. What are the benefits for the films selected for Guadalajara Construye? The benefits include the possibility of a screening as part of FICG's Industry activities, publication in the Industry Catalog, free Industry accreditation for two representatives, the possibility of accommodation for three nights, among others. What happens if a film is selected to participate in Guadalajara Construye? It must confirm its attendance at FICG. Otherwise, its participation will be considered cancelled and another competing proposal will be selected. Are Guadalajara Construye screenings public? No, Guadalajara Construye screenings are held behind closed doors in front of allies and program participants.

Question 4

Episode: 0

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What kind of projects can participate in Episodio 0? We will receive proposals for fiction, animation and documentary series that have not yet been filmed, with at least 10 percent of the funding secured and a project dossier in accordance with the requirements of the call. Are there any costs associated with participation in Episodio 0? There is no cost to participate in the program, but travel and food expenses to Guadalajara will be paid by the selected projects. Who is part of the selection committee for projects in Episodio 0? The selection committee is made up of members of the audiovisual industry, appointed by mutual agreement by the Festival organizers. What benefits do the projects selected for Episodio 0 obtain? The selected projects will receive several benefits, among them:Possibility of presenting themselves to industry professionals in individual sessions.publication of project information in the Industry Catalog.free industry accreditation for two representatives per project.possibility of accommodation for 4 nights in a double room per project.

Question 5

Talents GDL

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Which countries are invited to participate in Talents GDL? Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (with the exception of Venezuela and Colombia). Can I apply to Talents GDL if I do not belong to the countries invited to the meeting? Yes, there are two ways in which a person who does not live in or belong to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean can participate.  Thanks to the agreement we have with EICTV, we can accept active students or graduates of no more than five years to be part of the meeting, without the need to be a citizen of the countries invited.  Why are Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean specifically invited to Talents GDL? It is a strategic decision agreed with Berlinale Talents, the objective of the Talents label around the world is to promote and strengthen all existing cinematographies.  For this reason, the American continent has been divided into two blocks: the first block covers Talents GDL (Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean) and the second block covers Talents Buenos Aires (South America). The purpose of this is to nurture and strengthen the developing cinematographies of countries with fewer options to grow their industries. Can I reapply if I have already been selected once for Talents GDL? You cannot reapply to the Studios, however, if you are a director or producer and have a feature film project in development you can be part of the Talent Project Market. What are the benefits for those selected for Talents GDL? If you are selected you have access to a free Talents accreditation that gives you access to screenings, workshops, lectures, conferences, masterclasses and consultancies; integrate your profile to the official catalog of the Industry and Market area; the possibility of accessing benefits such as food and lodging during the duration of the meeting. Does Talents Guadalajara offer transportation support? No, unfortunately we do not have a budget to cover transportation costs for those selected. However, the Festival does offer transportation from the airport to the hotel where you will be staying. Does Talents Guadalajara obtain visas for the selected artists? Talents Guadalajara is not able to obtain visas or immigration permits, however, we support those selected with official invitation letters and information to facilitate immigration procedures.

Question 6

PITCH Guadalajara

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Who can participate in Pitch Guadalajara?  Pitch Guadalajara is open to creators and developers from diverse sectors, such as film schools, publishers, video game developers as well as directors and producers. Participants must have innovative and promising projects within these areas to present during the public pitches. What if my school wants to participate? To participate, your school must apply through its liaison department with the industry department by sending an email to info@ficg.com. Which publishers participate in Pitch Literario? The publishers that participate vary from year to year, in previous editions publishers such as Planeta, Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, Paraíso Perdido, among others, have participated. How can I participate in Pitch Literario? If you wish to submit your publishing house or book, please send an email to info@ficg.com Who can participate in the Fantastic Genre Pitch? Directors and producers with feature film projects in development within the fantastic genre. What are the requirements to register a project in the Fantastic Genre Pitch Guadalajara? You must send a dossier that includes information about the project, synopsis, treatment, director and producer biofilmographies, budget cover, project status, chronogram, additional information and main purpose of participation. What are the requirements to participate in FICGames Pitch? Submit a Pitch Deck that includes detailed information about the video game project, such as the story, game mechanics, characters, setting, among other relevant aspects. Include the game trailer, which allows industry specialists to have a clear idea of the visual and narrative proposal of the project. The game must be at least in the demo stage, which implies having a playable version of the game with basic functionalities implemented. A playable demo of the game is also requested, so that the evaluators can directly experience the gameplay and narrative elements of the project. It is important that both the pitch and the trailer clearly reflect the narrative elements of the game, as this is the main focus of the program.

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