FAQS

When and where will the FFM be held? 

The first edition of the market will be held as part of the Sitges International Film Festival on 10 and 11 October 2023.

What kind of projects can participate?

Fiction feature film projects will be accepted, with no genre limitations.

What are the requirements for projects?

National projects must have a budget of more than 1 million euros and a minimum of 70% of the funding must be guaranteed.  

International projects, with a minority Spanish participation, must have a budget of 1 million euros and a minimum of 50% of guaranteed funding. 

They must have international, economic and commercial potential.

They must be in the development or production phase.

What materials must be sent with the application?

Application form including: type of project, project title, genre, duration, language, V.O. and synopsis.

Background of the producer(s), director(s), scriptwriter(s) and executive producer(s).
Artistic team
Script 
Budget breakdown (ICAA model)
Production schedule
Justified financing plan 
Planned commercialization and exploitation plan

How and when can projects be registered?

In order for the project to be assessed, it is essential to register and send all the materials through the professional area of our website from 1 May until 31 May 2023 at 23:59h. 

What is the FFM calendar?

Reception of projects: 1 – 31 May 2023
Communication of selected projects: 31 July 2023
Holding of the FFM event: 10-11 October 2023

What are the rules for participation?

You can check the full rules of participation here.

What does FFM offer investors?

It offers the possibility of making profits by taking advantage of the opportunity of the audiovisual sector, in full growth and development, through the financing of projects with a commercial path. We select the projects to ensure that the investment is as profitable as possible.

What formulas for private investment are contemplated?

Through the tax benefits offered by Spain and its communities.
Through venture capital investment in each project.
Through new technologies applied to the financing of audiovisual projects.