Call-Out: Launching Platform for Emerging Puppetry Artists in Madrid
Apply by 14 September 2025 for the chance to develop and present your work-in-progress at Pendientes de un Hilo Festival
From our friends at the New Audiences Association and Pendientes de un Hilo Festival comes an exciting opportunity for emerging artists working in puppetry, visual theatre, and object performance.
The Launching Platform (Plataforma de Lanzamiento) supports new projects in their earliest stages — offering a space to present your work-in-progress, receive expert feedback, and access artist residencies and showcase opportunities.
Whether you're a solo maker or part of a young company, this is a chance to pitch your idea to programmers, peers and mentors in Madrid — and begin building future performances.
What’s Involved?
Artists selected for the Launching Platform will attend the External Viewing Phase, held 29–30 October 2025 at Teatro Pradillo in Madrid. This includes:
A 2-minute pitch (verbal or visual) to introduce your project
A 15-minute preview or excerpt of your work-in-progress
Constructive feedback from international industry professionals across theatre, puppetry, programming, production and distribution
A chance to network and connect with festival participants and fellow artists
Free accreditation for the full festival and meals during the programme
Who Can Apply?
Emerging artists or companies working in puppetry or object theatre
Proposals must be in development, not yet premiered
Open to artists working in the performing arts field, regardless of nationality
Deadline to Apply:
🗓️ 14 September 2025
Fill in the application form via the festival website, or get in touch with any questions:
📩 plataforma@festivalpendientesdeunhilo.com
📞 +34 91 172 59 67
All applicants will be notified by 22 September 2025.
Further Opportunities for Selected Artists
Two of the participating projects will be awarded development residencies:
Residency at the Mira Rural Drama Centre
With accommodation, mentoring by Adolfo Simón, and the chance to present at the FEO Festival (Object Scene Festival).Residency at the Puppet Centre in Madrid
Two weeks of supported creative time, production mentoring from La Tartana Teatro, and the possibility to premiere at Pendientes de un Hilo 2026.
This is a brilliant early-career platform that fosters international collaboration, thoughtful development, and professional visibility.
We’re happy to share this opportunity from our colleagues at Pendientes de un Hilo and encourage UK-based puppeteers and object theatre artists to apply.