Canary Islands' Institute of Cultural Development and Telefónica Collaborate on Audiovisual Talent Development

Partnership Overview

The Canary Islands' Institute of Cultural Development (ICDC) has formalized a collaboration with Telefónica's Movistar Plus+ platform to support and promote local audiovisual talent.

Key Objectives

• Support and promote local audiovisual talent
• Foster local creativity and cultural representation
• Stimulate economic growth through audiovisual storytelling rooted in the Canary Islands

'IsLABentura Canary Islands Script Laboratory 2025'

• Aims to nurture screenwriters to create stories grounded in the islands’ landscapes and culture.
• Duration: Six months.
• Participants will receive expert mentorship.
• Opportunities to travel to the Canary Islands to gather inspiration.

Awards and Opportunities

• The project includes the awarding of the 'Movistar Plus+ Best Series Script' prize.
• The winning project may be considered for development and distribution on the platform.

Responsibilities of Parties

• ICDC: Handle organization and funding of the laboratory.
• Movistar Plus+: Participate by selecting and analyzing the winning scripts for potential future production.
• Both parties will promote the project publicly and ensure legal and data protection compliance.

Broader Impact

This collaboration reflects a broader goal to foster local creativity, support cultural representation, and stimulate economic growth through audiovisual storytelling rooted in the unique heritage of the Canary Islands.