Seville European Film Festival highlights industry collaboration

The 23rd edition of the Seville European Film Festival will run from 6 to 14 November, featuring FRAME Sevilla, a joint professional programme with Sevilla Film and Events. This initiative will bring together audiovisual industry professionals from Spain and abroad, focusing on project development, financing, and co-productions.

New screenplay market brings 58 projects to the festival

A key addition to this year’s festival is Ínsula, a screenplay market showcasing 58 audiovisual projects. Of these, 48 are funded by the ICAA’s 2026 screenwriting grants, covering a range of genres from drama to science fiction. Eight projects come from the CreANDo programme, and two from the Cinenido writing residency.

Screenwriters get one-on-one meetings with production companies

On 9 November, the selected screenwriters will have the opportunity to pitch their projects directly to Spanish production companies in one-to-one meetings. This provides a platform for emerging talent to connect with industry professionals and explore potential collaborations.

International casting professionals join the festival

The programme will also focus on internationalising acting talent through the Local Roots, Global Roles event. Running from 10 to 12 November, it will feature five international casting professionals, including Lucinda Syson, known for The Dark Knight, and Juliette Ménager, involved in Babel and Emily in Paris.

Andalusian documentaries aim for international exposure

Sky Is the Limit, in collaboration with the Andalusian Agency of Cultural Institutions, will support five Andalusian documentaries in their international outreach. On 11 November, their teams will attend advisory sessions with British producer Lisa Marie Russo, who will also lead a master class on accessing international documentary markets.

Meet the Programmers offers festival networking

Another new initiative, Meet the Programmers, will connect professionals with programmers from international film festivals like Annecy and Viña del Mar. This will help participants understand selection criteria and explore opportunities for their films to reach wider audiences.

Literary adaptations take center stage at Ink Motion

On 10 November, the Ink Motion event will focus on adapting literature into film. Organised with GPS (Lantia Group), it will bring together producers, screenwriters, and publishing professionals for a project-pitching session, highlighting the intersection of literature and cinema.

Festival addresses cinema exhibition challenges

The European Cinema Exhibition Days, running from 7 to 8 November, will explore the current state of Spanish cinemas, the new Cinema Law, and various European exhibition models. These discussions aim to address the challenges and opportunities facing cinema exhibition in Europe.

Festival concludes with awards and tributes

The programme will end with the presentation of the Dunia Ayaso Award, in collaboration with the SGAE Foundation. This award recognizes excellence in Andalusian cinema and includes a tribute to Carlos Rosado, marking the 25th anniversary of the Spain Film Commission.