Ibero-American Media Forum · Miami
The industry section of the Ibero-American Film Festival Miami.
A workshop where Ibero-American film projects become a reality.
· November 7–14
· November 7–14
Rules for the 2026 Callfor Applications: "
" Semillero | Emerging Voices Program
incubator:emerging voices
Development program for projects in the advanced concept, treatment, screenplay, development, or pre-production stages.
Call for Entries Aug. 5 – Sept. 5, 2026 Participationin IAM Nov. 11–15, 2026
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Identity
IAM – IberoAmerican Media Forum is the industry platform of the Ibero-American Film Festival Miami (IAFFM). Its mission is to discover, connect with, and support a new generation of Ibero-American creators who are building their careers in the United States and whose stories reflect the richness of living between cultures.
Objective
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More than just a marketplace, IAM seeks to build a community of creators, producers, and institutions that promote projects with a distinct voice and an authentic perspective on the Ibero-American experience in the United States.
Who can participate?
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People born in the U.S. with Latin American roots.
People born in any Latin American country who live and pursue their careers in the U.S., regardless of the age at which they emigrated.
First-, second-, or subsequent-generation members of immigrant families.
Teams in which the director, producer, or screenwriter meets any of these criteria.
Eligible Projects
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Feature-Length Fiction Films
Documentaries
TV Series
Series for Digital Platforms
Required Materials
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Registration Form
Short Synopsis
Treatment (8–12 pages)
Pitch deck (maximum 10 slides)
Letter of Motivation from the Director
Letter of Intent from the Producer
Biography of the Main Team
Preliminary Budget Summary
Authorization to Use the Title, Synopsis, Images, and Photographs for the Purpose of Promoting IAM and IAFFM
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Assessment Criteria
30%
Overall Quality of the Project
20%
Originality of the proposal
Depiction of the Multicultural Experience
20%
Strength of the Creative Vision
15%
Development Feasibility
15%
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Selection Committee
The projects will be evaluated by a committee composed of producers, directors, screenwriters, executives, festival programmers, distributors, and national and international experts.
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Benefits
Industry Accreditation with Access to the Festival
Mentoring and Pitch Sessions
Networking and one-on-one meetings
Invitations to official events, cocktail parties, and social activities
Working lunches on November 12, 13, and 14, 2026
Does not include: transportation to Miami, lodging, local transportation, or other personal expenses.
Calendar
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August 5, 2026
Opening
September 6 through October 9, 2026
Close
Evaluation
September 5, 2026
Announcement of Selected Candidates
October 10, 2026
November 11–15, 2026
Participation in IAM
Provisions
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Selected projects must sign the following before participating:
Code of Conduct
Safe Space Policy
Protocol for the Prevention of and Response to Harassment and Discrimination
Rules for Participation in IAM