OFFICIAL CALL
STORIES THAT TRAVEL
India–Spain Cross-Cultural Screenwriting Lab
At ESCAC – Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya
Tarrasa (Barcelona)
12–17 March 2026
Organised by
Casa de la India
Supported by
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, government of India
In collaboratión with:
Spain Film Commission
Casa Asia
Knowledge Partner:
Contentflow (India)
Hosted by
ESCAC
India–Spain Cross-Cultural Screenwriting Lab
STORIES THAT TRAVEL
Casa de la India announces the official call for applications to participate in the India–Spain Cross-Cultural Screenwriting Lab “Stories that Travel”, to be held from 12 to 17 March 2026 in Tarrasa (Barcelona) at the ESCAC – Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya campus.
- ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
In recent years, the production and consumption of audiovisual content have undergone significant transformations. Stories that Travel is a programme of screenwriting workshops, masterclasses and intercultural debates designed to explore these changes from a cross-cultural perspective and to apply them to the development of screenplays, enabling local stories to connect with global audiences.
The 2026 edition will take place at the ESCAC campus and will combine creative development, specialised mentoring and professional exchange activities in Tarrasa and Barcelona.
- ORGANISATION AND PARTNERS
The Lab is organised by Casa de la India (Valladolid) in collaboration with ESCAC as host partner, and is sponsored by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in collaboration with Spain Film Commission and Casa Asia and with Contentflow (India) as Knowledge Partner.
- LAB FORMAT
- Cross-cultural screenwriting residency
- Mentorship by film professionals, experts and script doctors from India and Spain
- Creative work at ESCAC facilities
- Accommodation for all participants at the ESCAC guest house
- Three masterclasses
- Meetings with ESCAC faculty and Spanish film professionals
- Additional programme activities in the city of Barcelona
The detailed programme will be shared with selected participants after confirmation.
- ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to emerging screenwriters of Indian or Spanish nationality.
Eligible projects must be independent feature-length films:
- Minimum duration: 70 minutes
- Genres: fiction, documentary or animation
- In production or pre-production
- Backed by a producer
- Local stories with global appeal
- SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of two phases:
- Until 31 January 2026 – Submission of general project information
- Until 10 February 2026 – Submission of scripts for shortlisted projects
A maximum of 6 projects will be selected.
- APPLICATION
- Deadline: 31 January 2026
- Application fee: Free of charge
- Applications must be submitted via email to:
inscripciones@casadelaindia.org
- REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
- a) Project Dossier
Maximum 5 pages | PDF format | Language: English
Project Information
- Project title (original)
- Project title (English)
- Countries of production
- Film type
- Classification: A / U / UA
- Genre
- Previous participation in film markets or labs (if applicable)
- Grants or funding received (if applicable)
Project Description
- Logline (max. 50 words)
- Synopsis (max. 200 words)
- Writer’s Statement (max. 200 words)
- Producer’s Statement (max. 200 words)
- Director’s Statement (optional)
Additional Materials
- Visual and formal approach
- First 15 pages of the script or a complete treatment
- Biofilmography
- Production company profile
- Technical and artistic aspects
- Project status and needs
- Timeline
- Social media links
- WHAT THE PROGRAMME COVERS
- Registration
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Travel (12–17 March 2026)
For one writer per project.
- COMMUNICATION AND CREDITS
Selected participants will be contacted via email. Participation may not be made public until officially announced.
The credit “Stories that Travel. India–Spain Screenwriting Lab” and Casa de la India must appear in all communication materials and in the film credits if produced.
- DATA PROTECTION AND TERMS
Applicants declare responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided. Personal data will be used exclusively for participation management. By applying, participants authorise the use of images and/or videos taken during the Lab for communication purposes.
