Dear Asian filmmakers, the Curtas Vila do Conde International Film Festival (Portugal) is accepting films until April 30, 2026.

About the festival:
Assuming as the main objective the promotion and diffusion of cinematographic and audio-visual works, selected according to quality criteria, Curtas Vila do Conde focus on the discovery of new films and filmmakers and also on the recognized legacy of Cinema.

Eligibility (International Films):
– The festival accepts short films (under 60 minutes) from all kinds of genres (Animated, documentary, fiction, and experimental films).
– Films should have been produced between 2025 – 2026.
– The festival accepts films in film (16mm e 35mm) or digital (DCP), are eligible for the various competitions.
– Films should be at least Portuguese Premiere, World Premieres are prioritized.
– Movies previously programmed in other Portuguese film festivals, or that have had any other kind of public screening in Portugal, will not be admitted.
– Films can be submitted via FilmFreeway, ShortFilmDepot or FestHome.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: June 12, 2026

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

To submit via FestHome please visit: https://festhome.com/festival/curtas-vila-do-conde

To submit via ShortFilmDepot please visit: https://www.shortfilmdepot.com/en/festival/102

We remind readers that the 34th Curtas Vila do Conde International Film Festival will take place from July 17 – 26, 2026 in Vila do Conde, Portugal.

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