The Abycine Independent Audiovisual Market, known as Abycine Lanza, has announced the 18 film projects that will participate in the 2026 edition of Impulso CMM Desarrollo, one of the benchmark programs for Spanish films in the early stages of production.
The call for entries is significant because it combines direct financial support with a training and networking itinerary that has historically served as a springboard for independent feature films to advance toward their final financing. This year, the selection also stands out for its geographical, linguistic, and narrative genre diversity.
A program backed by Castilla-La Mancha Media
Impulso CMM Desarrollo once again has the support of Castilla-La Mancha Media (CMM), which will award two grants of 17,250 euros each to boost the progress and future production of the selected projects.
The 18 chosen feature films will be part of the 11th edition of Abycine Lanza, which will take place in Albacete from October 20 to 23, within the framework of the 28th edition of the Albacete International Independent Film Festival.
What Impulso CMM Desarrollo offers the selected teams
The program offers participating teams a professional journey that includes specialized training, personalized mentoring, pitch preparation, and industry presentations, as well as one-on-one meetings and networking spaces with industry professionals.
The goal is for the projects to gain tools, contacts, and concrete opportunities to advance their financing, production, and positioning within the audiovisual market.
The 18 projects selected in 2026
The list of chosen feature films covers genres such as drama, comedy, science fiction, documentary, animation, and hybrid proposals. These are the projects and their teams:
- Gure Etxea, directed and written by Yangxi Chen, from Imval Madrid.
- Conchita, directed and written by María Trénor, produced by Incomedia Producciones.
- España va bien. 50 años después, directed by Jaime Bartolomé and written with Elena Martínez, from Creta Producciones.
- Islandia, directed by Alfonso Zarauza and written with Ledicia Sola, from Matriuska Producciones and Maruxiña Film Company.
- ¿Conoces a Salaria Kee?, directed and written by Beatriz Mbula, from Ibirí Filmes.
- Purísima y Sangre, directed and written by Jesús Lacorte, from LACØRTE Films.
- Préstame tus ojos, directed and written by Natalia Grande, produced by Tambo Films, Pink Shadow Films, PAI Films, and La Salita Films.
- No somos nada, directed and written by Pau Teixidor, from Amore Cine.
- El rey del aire, directed by Laura Ferrés and written with Chema García Ibarra, from Materia Cinema.
- El deseo de matar a un hermano, directed and written by Ismael Sordo, from Sincio de Pelis.
- Se eu morrer (If I Die), directed and written by Esther Vital García, co-produced by Pangur Animation, O Par, Sardinha em Lata, and Midralgar.
- Queridísimo hijo, directed by Javier Horcajada Fontecha and written by Jorge Moreno Andrés and Julián López García, from Cabiria Film Media.
- Turtle Blues, directed by Asur Fuente Barrera and written with Julio Rodríguez Suárez, from Báltico Media.
- Ultra todo, directed and written by Marina Maesso and Casandra Macías Gago, from Amora Films.
- Un viento lúcido, directed and written by Luana Bovet and Pau Berga, from crema.film.
- La medida del amor, directed by Mauricio Cuffaro and written with Catherine Ulmer López, from Apnea Films and Aquí y Allí Films.
- Cupido y otros arqueros, directed by Erik Rodríguez Fernández and written with Ainhoa Olaso, from El Rayo Verde Films and Lamia Producciones.
- El mar, directed and written by José Luis Aparicio Ferrera, from Estudio ST Producciones Cinematográficas.
Territorial and linguistic diversity
This year's selection reflects Abycine Lanza's commitment to a plurality of voices and production models. Among the chosen projects are co-productions and links with Portugal, Germany, the United States, Peru, Brazil, Romania, Iceland, and Argentina.
The languages present in the scripts include Spanish, Galician, Catalan, Basque, Asturian, Portuguese, Chinese, English, and Icelandic, highlighting the international nature of the call.
Collaborations with other programs and institutions
In 2026, Impulso CMM Desarrollo is strengthening its alliances with other territories and audiovisual programs. Cupido y otros arqueros participates as a guest project thanks to the collaboration with Atlántida Mallorca Film Fest, while El deseo de matar a un hermano joins through the Cantabria Film Commission.
Meanwhile, Gure Etxea and Si yo muero arrive as guest projects through the Noka program by Zineuskadi, and Turtle Blues participates in collaboration with the Asturias Paraíso Natural Film Commission. These alliances seek to expand the circulation channels for the projects and generate new connections between audiovisual initiatives from different territories.
Industry meetings in Albacete
During Abycine Lanza, the selected teams will present their projects to national and international professionals and hold meetings with producers, distributors, sales agents, and programmers, among other industry stakeholders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Impulso CMM Desarrollo?
It is a support program for feature films in the early stages of production, organized by Abycine Lanza with the backing of Castilla-La Mancha Media, which offers training, mentoring, and financial aid to the selected projects.
How many projects have been selected in 2026?
18 film projects in the development phase have been selected to participate in the 2026 edition of the program.
What is the financial aid provided by the program?
Castilla-La Mancha Media awards two grants of 17,250 euros each to support the progress of the participating proposals.
Where and when will the projects be presented?
The projects will be presented during the 11th edition of Abycine Lanza, which will be held in Albacete from October 20 to 23, within the framework of the 28th edition of the Albacete International Independent Film Festival.
What type of projects does this year’s selection include?
The selection covers genres such as drama, comedy, science fiction, documentary, animation, and hybrid proposals, with the participation of teams from various Spanish and international territories.
Are there collaborations with other programs or institutions?
Yes, several projects participate as guests thanks to alliances with Atlántida Mallorca Film Fest, Cantabria Film Commission, the Noka program by Zineuskadi, and the Asturias Paraíso Natural Film Commission.
