The IFF Panama Foundation, in its ongoing commitment to the film industry of Central America and the Caribbean and gender equity, is launching the fourth edition of the Su Mirada Fund.
Su Mirada aims to balance women’s participation in the region’s film industry through a cash fund that supports both established and emerging women filmmakers (who have directed at least one short film).
In the 3rd edition of Su Mirada – the 12th edition of the festival – the film Querido Trópico, directed by Panamanian filmmaker Ana Endara, was the winner in the post-production category. The film premiered at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and has toured several international festivals, which fills us with pride. Among its accolades are the Audience Award and Best Performance Award, given to actresses Paulina García and Jenny Navarrete at the Biarritz Latin American Film Festival. At IFF Panama, we are thrilled and honored to be part of the challenging and powerful journey of films like those participating in this fund.
GUIDELINES
- Filmmakers may apply in two categories: Development or Postproduction.
- The competition is open to women residing in the following countries:
Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago. - The cash support of USD $15,000, provided by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), will be distributed across two categories: development and post-production.
- The selected works will be evaluated by an international jury made up of three women professionals in the film industry. The jury will allocate the award at their discretion, considering the needs of the projects.
- The results regarding the selected projects and films are final and non-appealable.
Applications will be accepted from Monday, November 25, 2024, until Monday, February 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM Panama time via the following link:
Important: The competition seeks to support feature films, including fiction, documentary, hybrid, experimental, or animation, with an auteur-driven and social perspective on topics such as gender, racism, discrimination, human rights, and environmental issues.
FOR PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT STAGE
REQUIREMENTS
- The applicant must be a woman over 25 years of age and have directed at least one short film.
- Fill out the online application form and attach a project dossier in PDF format.
- The document must be in both Spanish and English.
- The project dossier (PDF format) must include:
- Professional biography and photo of the director.
- Personal identification document.
- Copyright registration certificate for the project idea.
- Short synopsis (100 words).
- Treatment (10-15 pages).
- Letter of intent.
- Work plan
If the submitted dossier does not meet any of these requirements, the applicant will be disqualified from the competition.
Terms and Conditions:
The filmmaker awarded the development fund will have 18 months to complete the script. Proof of completion must be provided to the IFF Panama Foundation with a certificate of registration from the Copyright Office of their country.
If the script is not completed within 18 months, the grant amount must be returned to the IFF Panama Foundation.
The Latin American premiere of the winning project must take place at IFF Panama, unless there are prior commitments.
By submitting the application, the applicant confirms having read and accepted these guidelines, requirements, and terms, as well as affirming they hold the rights to their project and grant express authorization to participate in the Su Mirada fund.
FOR PROJECTS IN THE POST PRODUCTION STAGE
REQUIREMENTS
- The applicant must be a woman over 25 years of age and have directed at least one short film.
- Fill out the online application form and attach a project dossier in PDF format.
- The document must be in both Spanish and English.
- The dossier (PDF format) must include:
- Professional biography and a photo of the director.
- Personal identification document.
- Copyright registration certificate for the film.
- Link and password for the final cut. The film must be subtitled in English or Spanish (depending on its original language).
- Short synopsis (100 words).
- Budget plan for the requested funds.
- Distribution plan (festival circuit, distribution, digital platforms)
If the submitted dossier does not meet any of these requirements, the applicant will be disqualified from the competition.
Terms and Conditions:
- The Latin American premiere of the winning film must take place at IFF Panama, unless there are prior commitments.
- The film must be subtitled in English or Spanish (depending on its original language).
- The project that receives the post-production award may not apply for the Primera Mirada fund.
- If the post-production of the film is not completed within 18 months, the cash prize must be returned to the IFF Panama Foundation.
- By submitting the application, the applicant confirms having read these guidelines, requirements, and terms, as well as possessing the exhibition rights of the film, and gives express authorization for the film to participate in the Su Mirada fund.
For more information on eligibility requirements, the application process, and important deadlines, you can contact us at industria@iffpanama.ong. You can also stay updated through the official social media channels of the IFF Panama Foundation @iffpanama.
Call for Submissions:
November 25, 2024, to February 9, 2025
