Cooperation Agreement between the Canary Islands Institute of Cultural Development and Laboratorio Audiovisual for Screenwriting Training Program in 2025
Published: July 17, 2025|culture-and-arts|Gobierno de Canarias
Canary Islands Institute of Cultural Development and Laboratorio Audiovisual Launch 'IsLABentura Canarias Laboratorio de Guion' for 2025
Overview
The Canary Islands Institute of Cultural Development (ICDC) has officially published a cooperation agreement with Laboratorio Audiovisual to promote a specialized training program called 'IsLABentura Canarias Laboratorio de Guion' for 2025.
Program Objectives
- Foster local talent in developing screenplays rooted in the islandsā unique history and landscapes.
- Focus on various formats: feature films, TV series, and animation.
Participant Experience
- Duration: Six months.
- Mentorship from renowned experts.
- Multiple trips to immerse participants in Canary Islandsā culture.
- Production of scripts with potential for professional development.
Strategic Importance
"The agreement underscores the governmentās commitment to boosting the regional audiovisual sector, considered a strategic industry since 2009, contributing to job creation, cultural pride, and international promotion."
Culminating Event
- A prestigious pitch event held in La Palma.
- Best scripts will win a behind-the-scenes sound postproduction prize in Dolby Atmos.
Collaboration and Support
- Involves a local sound studio, Laboratorio Audiovisual, handling postproduction for the prize-winning project.
Broader Development Goals
- Ongoing efforts to develop Canary Islandsā cultural industries.
- Support for local creators.
- Enhancement of global presence through training, networking, and production opportunities.
Duration and Future Outlook
- Agreement extends until late 2027 with possibilities for renewal.
- Reaffirms commitment to innovative cultural development in the archipelago.