Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT Opens Project Submissions

Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT has opened its 2024 call for projects for the event’s eighth edition, set to take place from June 18 to 21.

The award aims to promote creative collaboration in the co-production of series and strengthen independent producers. This year’s submission period extends from February 13 to April 5, with staggered deadlines depending on category.

Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT is offering a €50,000 ($54,000) prize in partnership with the Council of Europe, home of Eurimages.

The different international calls are for co-pro series, high-end series, music series, docudramas, and feel-good formats.

The El Greco Conference Center in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha will hold this year’s event, aiming to provide a detailed overview of the industries in Brazil and Portugal, 2024’s countries of focus.

Géraldine Gonard, director of Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT, said: “We’re not just hosting an event; we’re creating a space for all creators to be part of something special. What defines us is our effectiveness—in seven years, over 15 finalist series have come to life, produced or are about to hit the screens. Collaborating with the Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, for this significant award fills us with pride. Join us in our project pitching sessions—it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary!”