Dear Asian filmmakers, the PLAY Lisbon’s International Kids Film Festival (Portugal) is accepting films suitable for kids and youth until October 1, 2025.

About the festival:
Play is the first film festival in Portugal completely dedicated to children. It takes place in February in Lisbon’s São Jorge Theater and the Jr. Cinematheque. After 12 successful editions, reaching 11,500 spectators, we continue to promote the best selection of films from around the world, in short films and feature films, so that the youngest have access to the best cinema that is being made today. Their program includes movie screenings for babies until children with 16 years old. Also, cinema workshops and encounters with professionals of the industry, with the intent to provide access to culture within the 7th art and so developing young audiences for the future.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts both short and feature films suitable for kids from 1 to +13 years of age.
– Films must have been completed after January 1, 2024.
– All short-movies are eligible for the audience competition.
– Films must have English subtitles.
– Submissions can be made via FilmFreeway or FestHome.
– Submission Fee: $ 2 USD
– Deadline: October 1, 2025
– Notification Date: January 31, 2026

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: http://www.playfest.pt/wp-content/uploads/rules_2026.pdf

To submit via FestHome please visit: https://filmmakers.festhome.com/f/931

To submit via FilmFreeway please visit: https://filmfreeway.com/FestivalPLAY

We remind readers that the 13th PLAY Lisbon’s International Kids Film Festival will take place from February 21 – March 1, 2026 in Lisboa, Portugal.

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