XV Lab//Kino “León 450”

• Sunday, December 7th Pre-production Meeting (online)
• Friday, and Saturday, December 12th-13th Workshops // Screening // Welcome Party
• Sunday, December 14 Workshops // Official Reception
• Monday, December 15 Production Meeting // Opening Clapperboard
• Monday, December 15 - Friday, December 19 Filming (Assigned and authorized by the committee)
• Wednesday, December 17 - Friday, December 19 Editing Nights
• Saturday, December 20 Red Carpet // Gala Premiere // Closing Party

• Be of legal age.
• Openness to collaborating in different film roles and sharing their work in at least three projects.
• Commitment and professionalism in the agreements made between participants and with the organizing committee.
• Thanks to everyone involved: organizing committee, participants, and sponsors through the screenings in all versions of the short film.
• A sense of collaboration in the loan of equipment, props, locations, and transportation.
• Ability to experience the entire Lab//Kino experience from December 12th to 20th: workshops, production meeting, parties, opening toast, filming, and premiere gala.
• Sharing the values of tolerance, inclusion, sustainability, respect, and collaboration
• We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse or harassment of any kind, so any report is taken very seriously and will be followed through to the final consequences.
• If you have participated in previous editions in the direction and/or co-production of a short film, you must have submitted the final cut and press kit and complied with the rules during your participation.

• The projects to be developed during the XV Lab//Kino will be fiction short films that can be recognized as part of the celebration of the 450th anniversary of the city of León, Guanajuato.
• We are seeking short fiction projects of approximately 6 minutes, where the production values and acting figures are centered on and/or framed by the city.
• Only original scripts submitted in professional PDF format will be considered.
• Screenplay must be a maximum of 6 pages. (The subject matter is subject to the aforementioned guidelines.)
• Shooting must be a maximum of 10 hours.
• A maximum of 2 main actors.
• Maximum of 3 locations (within the city of León, Gto., and previously authorized by the organizing committee)
• Exclusive use of original music (a library of original music licensed for use in projects will be available)
• Only one project may be submitted per person.
• All short films.
• Only ONE (non-divisible) day of filming may be assigned.
• The crew must be made up ONLY of participants accepted for the 15th Lab//Kino, without exception.
• The event is completely free; however, Lab//Kino and Cine Colectivo will not cover any expenses that may arise during the pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution stages, nor any responsibilities that may arise during filming. This is the responsibility of the short film director or, where applicable, the production team.
• Each project may be assigned a production manager, a location manager, and a casting director, selected by Cine Colectivo.

• Some equipment needs such as sound, camera, and lighting.
• Recording booth for ADR, music, foley, and dubbing.
• Editing room with furniture and internet (no computer equipment).
• We can provide accommodation for non-resident participants (without a companion).
• Meals are provided for all registered participants during the production phase (December 11-16).

• Complete a participant registration form: https://forms.gle/Ktm8Hy9G8gby57Ac7  You must include a 1-minute video stating your reasons for participating in the 15th Lab//Kino. This registration is for individuals and does not guarantee your participation. You must wait for the acceptance message.
• If you have a short film script that you would like to co-produce, you must complete a project registration form: https://forms.gle/x3oWcobe5Kg1MNAT7  You must also include your script in .pdf format and a 1-minute video pitch in which you tell us the synopsis of your story, production values and how you will solve them, as well as a festival itinerary before October 2nd. This registration is for projects only; the applicant must also complete the participant form.
• Videos must be hosted on a platform that does not expire and is accessible (Vimeo, Google Drive, YouTube, Dropbox, etc.; avoid WeTransfer).

• Assign the Cine Colectivo the rights to screen in special screenings.
• Include Lab//Kino bumpers at the beginning and end of the short films.
• Inform the organizing committee and your crew of your project's achievements.
• Include Lab//Kino and Cine Colectivo as co-producers.
• Those responsible for the direction and production of the project agree to sign all documents required by the Organizing Committee.
• The production portfolio must be submitted no later than December 1, 2025, and must include: short and long synopsis, final draft script, breakdown, aesthetic and visual proposal, shooting plan, and shooting list. The Lab//Kino committee will offer advice throughout the pre-production stage.
• The first cut of the short films made during the Lab//Kino week must be submitted for screening during the Gala Premiere on Saturday, December 14, at 12:00 pm. Lab//Kino screens the short films as submitted and does not calibrate the projector for each short film. Therefore, it is not responsible for out-of-frame or very dark projections.
• The final cut of the short films must be submitted, along with their press kit, to the Lab//Kino team no later than March 23, 2026.