The international event has supported the production of more than 25 co-production series in eight years and strengthened the role of independent creators and producers.
The ninth edition of Conecta Fiction & Entertainment will be held at the Teatro Auditorio José Luis Perales in Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, from June 16 to 19, 2025. The call period opens today, February 13, with staggered and different closings depending on the session.
The meeting has achieved enormous recognition for promoting the co-production of series between Europe and America. It dedicates five international project pitching sessions each year and offers the finalist projects essential keys and tools to position themselves in an increasingly competitive market.
Géraldine Gonard, Director of Conecta Conecta Fiction & Entertainment, explains: “At Conecta, we strive to give every great project the opportunity it deserves. The more than 25 titles already produced, premiered, or in production are proof of that. This success is the result of a meticulous selection process that ensures the best stories find their way to the screen.”
Last year, projects from 40 countries were submitted, with 317 meeting the admission criteria. Of these, 66% came from Europe, 31% from the Americas, and 3% from Asia and Africa, reflecting the event’s strong international reach.
International Call for Projects 2025
The call for projects opens today, February 13, with staggered deadlines depending on the pitching session. The five international project calls for 2025 are:
Pitch Docudrama: (February 13 – April 2). For documentary series projects with fictional elements.
Pitch Music: (February 13 – April 3). For those fiction series projects in which music has a special relevance.
Pitch Copro: (February 13 – April 4). Open to fiction projects in the development stage that are looking for production partners.
(New) Pitch Innova Formats: (February 13 – April 7). Space for innovative formulas; unique, more immersive, personalized, and interactive, captivating the audience differently than traditional models.
(New) Pitch Direct to Streaming Movies: (February 13 – April 8). For film projects in development designed for direct release on streaming platforms, either exclusively or with the platform as the primary or first distribution window.
All submission criteria and guidelines are available on the Conecta Fiction & Entertainment website.
Starting on 13 February, registration for the event is officially open and can only be completed through the website. Those eager to participate can take advantage of the Super Early Bird rates, offering a significant discount. This special rate is available until March 31st or until the allocated spots sell out.
