Films in Progress, the twice-yearly event organised by the San Sebastian and Toulouse Festivals, is now receiving submissions for Films in Progress 27.

This initiative has the objective of contributing to the completion of Latin-American feature films faced with difficulties at the post-production stage. Six films selected by the committees of both festivals will be presented to an audience composed exclusively of film industry professionals in order that they may contribute to their completion and distribution.

Films in Progress fosters exchange and cooperation between the producers of the films presented and members of the international industry; it has contributed not only to turning the spotlight on new talents but also to the completion and commercialisation of some of the most outstanding feature films to have come out of Latin America in recent years: Tony Manero by Pablo Larraín, Gloria by Sebastián Lelio, Sangre by Amat Escalante, Infancia Clandestina by Benjamín Ávila, La sirga by William Vega, Pelo Malo by Mariana Rondón, Historia del miedo by Benjamín Naishtat and Matar a un hombre by Alejandro Fernández Almendras, among others.

With thirteen years of trajectory behind it, Films in Progress has become a consolidated initiative not to be missed by producers and industry members on both shores of the Atlantic.

The following awards will be given at Films in Progress 27:

• The Films in Progress Toulouse Award carrying post-production services in France valued at €58,850 in which different entities will participate with the following contributions: a grant from the CNC (Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée); a residency in Paris from the CCAS (Caisse Centrale d'Activités Sociales du Personnel des Industries Electriques et Gazières); sound work by Mactari; technical work by Titra TVS; colour grading by Firefly; calibration in a screening room by Comune Image and post-production coordination by Eaux Vives.

• CINE + in Progress Special Award granted by the TV channel.

• The Ciné + Award consists of pre-purchase for the sum of €15,000, going to the French distributor of the film.

• The European Distributors and Exhibitors Award consists of promotion of the film among the Europa Distribution network of 130 distributors and the 2,000 CICAE (Confédération Internationale des Cinémas d'Art et Essai) exhibitors.

• Open to feature films produced totally or partially in Latin American countries .
• The feature films must have a final runtime of more than 60 minutes.
• The films must be at the post-production stage (minimum first cut) at the moment of submission.
• The cut presented for selection must have a minimum runtime of 45 minutes; it must have English, Spanish or French subtitles when its original language is not Spanish.
• Submission is free of charge.

The online submission form is available at: www.cinelatino.com.fr/cc/formulaire.php

DEADLINE FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS AND DELIVERY OF MATERIAL: 30 JANUARY 2015

• The DVD copies of the film can either be sent by ordinary mail to:

RENCONTRES CINÉMAS D'AMÉRIQUE LATINE DE TOULOUSE
Esther Saint-Dizier
11 - 13 Grande Rue Saint-Nicolas
31 300 Toulouse – FRANCE
arcalt31@wanadoo.fr

• Otherwise, a website link can be provided, indicating address and password on the submission form.

The selection will be announced in early March.

In the event of selection:

• The director and the producer promise to attend Films in Progress 27, on 25, 26 and 27 March 2015 .
• The screening copy must be in its original language with English subtitles.
• Blue Ray format is required for screening (two back-up copies)

Association Rencontres Cinémas d'Amérique Latine de Toulouse (ARCALT)
11 Grande Rue Saint Nicolas
31 300 Toulouse (France)
T: +33 561 32 98 83
arcalt31@wanadoo.fr
eva.m.k@orange.fr
www.cinelatino.com.fr

San Sebastian Festival
Tel: +34 943 48 12 12
enconstruccion@sansebastianfestival.com
www.sansebastianfestival.com

Films in Progress enjoys the support of the following companies and institutions: Daniel Goldstein, Deluxe Spain, Dolby Iberia, Laserfilm Cine y Video, Nephilim producciones, No Problem Sonido, Programa Ibermedia, Programa Europa Creativa , Vértigo Films and contributions from Caisse Centrale d'Activités Sociales du personnel des industries électriques et gazières (CCAS), Cetim, Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée (CNC), CINÉ +, Commune Image, Confédération Internationale des Cinémas d'Art et Essai (CICAE), Conseil Général de la Haute Garonne, CROUS de Toulouse, Eaux Vives, l'École Supérieure d'Audiovisuel (ESAV), EP2C-Postproduction Training Programme, Europa Distribution, Fila 13, Firefly, La Cinéfondation, La Trame, Mactari, Mairie de Toulouse, Producers Network (Cannes), Région Midi-Pyrénées, Signis and Titra TVS.