Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT opens project submissions for the 2025 event

Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT will celebrate its ninth edition in a brand-new location, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, from June 16 to 19, 2025, at the Teatro Auditorio José Luis Perales. With five annual pitching sessions dedicated to international projects, Conecta provides finalists with essential tools and insights to navigate an increasingly competitive market.

Géraldine Gonard, Director of 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 the remaining 3% from Asia and Africa, reflecting the event’s strong international reach.

INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR PROJECTS 2025
The call for projects opens on February 13, with staggered deadlines depending on the pitching session.
● PITCH DOCUDRAMA (February 13 – April 2) – Documentary series projects with fictional elements.
● PITCH MUSIC (February 13 – April 3) – Fiction series where music plays a central role.
● PITCH COPRO (February 13 – April 4) – Fiction projects in development seeking production partners.
● (NEW) PITCH INNOVA FORMATS (February 13 – April 7) – A space for innovative formulas; unique, more immersive, personalized, and interactive, captivating the audience in a way that differs from traditional models, for both television and digital-first projects.
● (NEW) PITCH DIRECT TO STREAMING MOVIES (February 13 – April 8) For movie projects in development designed for direct release on streaming platforms, either exclusively or with the platform as the primary or first distribution window.

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
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.