In 2025, Madrid becomes a hub for audiovisual networking, offering countless events designed to strengthen professional connections, discover innovative projects, and anticipate new industry trends. These events present perfect opportunities for filmmakers, producers, directors, and audiovisual professionals looking to expand their reach, forge strategic alliances, and position themselves as key players in the industry. Keep reading and start becoming part of this incredible creative community in the Spanish capital.

Audiovisual Networking Events in Madrid 2025

Welcome to Madrid, the meeting point for film and audiovisual professionals, featuring a series of events aimed at fostering collaboration, idea exchange, and project creation. This year, the capital will host key gatherings. Make sure to mark your calendar!

XXXIII Edition of the Unión de Actores y Actrices Awards

Date: March 10, 2025
Since 1991, the Unión de Actores y Actrices Awards have celebrated talent in film, theater, and television. Chosen through professional voting, these awards stand out for their originality and significance in the Spanish artistic scene. While the venue is yet to be confirmed, last year’s event took place at Teatro Circo Price.

IV Tres Cantos Short Film Competition

Date: March 27-30, 2025 (Gala on April 5)
This spring, the IV Tres Cantos Short Film Competition celebrates creativity in the world of short films with awards in various categories, from directing to screenwriting and soundtrack. With a total prize pool of €11,200, it includes a special award for local productions and recognitions sponsored by major entities in the audiovisual sector.

Foro Industria Madrid 2025: Matchmaking Sessions

Date: April 2025
Foro Industria Madrid 2025, organized by RAMPA and the Festival Cine por Mujeres, will take place on April 10-11 at Sala Alcalá 31. This forum enhances the international exposure and professionalization of Spanish female directors, providing networking opportunities with distributors, producers, and platforms. It includes project presentations and an inspiring masterclass.

Documenta Madrid 2025

Date: May 27 – June 1, 2025
Celebrating its 22nd edition, Documenta Madrid 2025 promotes innovative cinema. The National, International, and Corte Final sections will award recent works with prizes of up to €10,000. Additionally, the festival offers a distribution award and special recognitions for outstanding projects. Submissions are open until February 24, 2025.

ECAM Fórum

Date: June 10-13, 2025
ECAM FORUM is a key platform in Madrid that drives audiovisual production, supports emerging talent, and facilitates the internationalization of projects and companies in the sector. Selected participants take part in workshops, screenings, meetings, and panel discussions, connecting with major programmers, sales agents, and global production companies.

Iberseries & Platino Industria

Date: September 30 – October 3, 2025
Welcome to one of the most prestigious international events in the Ibero-American audiovisual industry. Iberseries focuses on Spanish-language serial content, providing a platform for creators to showcase their projects and establish cultural and economic ties to enhance the future of the Spanish and Latin American industry.

ALCINE – Alcalá de Henares Film Festival

Date: November 6-16, 2025
Founded in 1970, the Alcalá de Henares Film Festival is one of Spain’s most prestigious short film competitions. Held every November, it has been a key platform for renowned filmmakers such as Álex de la Iglesia, Isabel Coixet, Santiago Segura, and Alejandro Amenábar.

PLATINO Awards for Ibero-American Audiovisual

Date: April 27, 2025
The PLATINO Awards for Ibero-American cinema, promoted by EGEDA in collaboration with FIPCA, FIACINE, and Latin Artist, recognize outstanding professionals in the Ibero-American audiovisual industry. Returning to Madrid in April 2025 after their last edition in Riviera Maya, Mexico, these awards were created in 2012 by Miguel Ángel Benzal and debuted in Panama in 2014, solidifying their status as a reference for Spanish- and Portuguese-language films from Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean.

VI Edition of the RTVE Showcase

Date: To be confirmed
The RTVE Showcase brings together actors, directors, producers, and television executives from over 30 countries eager to discover the latest content from the Spanish public broadcaster. This event aims to strengthen RTVE’s international projection, boost sales of its productions, and position it as a key player in the global audiovisual industry.

Madrid Film Festival

Date: To be confirmed
The Madrid Film Festival (FCM-PNR) is one of the capital’s oldest and most significant film events. Since its first edition in 1991, it has become a crucial space for showcasing and promoting emerging Spanish productions, providing visibility for films that struggle to find a place in the national market. It serves as a showcase for independent and diverse cinema, offering a vital platform for national talent.

Another Way Film Festival

Date: October 2025
In 2025, Another Way Film Festival returns as a leading event in sustainability-focused cinema, promoting environmental awareness and solutions through film. Founded in 2015, the Another Way association aims to inform, educate, and raise awareness about environmental challenges through culture, particularly cinema.

Cartoon Springboard

Date: October 28-30, 2025
Cartoon Springboard is a pitching and training event for emerging animation talents, where participants present their projects, receive feedback, and attend conferences to prepare for the European audiovisual market. It connects young creators with international professionals and assesses the maturity of projects for their industry launch.

Animario

Date: To be confirmed
Animario is an animation festival in Madrid, organized by Matadero Madrid and Cineteca Madrid, showcasing the best national and international animated works. It features screenings, talks, and activities that encourage dialogue between creators, animators, and audiences—a unique space to enjoy and reflect on animated art.

XI Edition of Ventana Madrid

Date: To be confirmed
Ventana Madrid has become an economic growth driver for the capital by attracting investments and promoting local projects. Organized by AMA Audiovisual in collaboration with the Community of Madrid and the Madrid City Council and supported by institutions such as the TAI University School of Arts, EGEDA, the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster, and Camilo José Cela University, this event positions Madrid as a key player in the international audiovisual landscape.

RIZOMA – International Festival of Film & Culture

Date: To be confirmed
RIZOMA – International Festival of Film & Interwoven Culture blends cinema, art, music, and other disciplines, fostering connections between emerging and established creators. With a non-hierarchical approach, it promotes cultural dialogue, social and environmental responsibility, and offers both physical and digital spaces for sharing, learning, and experiencing.

Educacine

Date: To be confirmed
Educacine promotes educational cinema by connecting film productions with teachers, students, and families. Through its festival in Madrid, it aims to bring cinema into classrooms and explore its impact in diverse social and cultural contexts. It serves as a meeting point for filmmakers, educators, and students.

Why Attend These Events?

Madrid has established itself as a key hub for professional interaction, opportunity creation, and knowledge exchange in the audiovisual sector. The city’s networking events provide a unique space to connect, learn, and grow within this incredible world of creativity.

Building a Strong Professional Network

Networking events in Madrid offer an excellent opportunity to build a solid professional network. By bringing together creatives, producers, directors, screenwriters, and executives from around the world, these gatherings allow attendees to establish connections that go beyond the local scene. Here, you can meet key industry figures, create synergies, and collaborate on future projects, as these events attract both emerging talents and established professionals.

Access to Innovative Projects

Attending these events grants you access to innovative projects in various stages of development, from films and series to documentaries and multimedia content. Many of these gatherings feature dedicated sessions for pitching ideas and projects, where early-stage concepts seek funding, distribution, or technical support. This is your chance to discover upcoming trends in the audiovisual landscape and become part of groundbreaking projects.

Exploring Emerging Trends

Madrid’s networking events offer a window into the latest trends shaping the future of the audiovisual industry. Through panel discussions, workshops, and conferences, attendees can dive deep into topics such as new formats, distribution strategies, technological advancements in production, and evolving online consumption models. Staying informed about these changes will help you quickly adapt to the demands of the global market.

Attending these events will expand your professional horizons and position you as an active player in a constantly evolving industry, where connections and knowledge are essential for success.

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