Dear Asian filmmakers, the IndieLisboa International Film Festival (Portugal) is accepting Feature Films until November 19, and Short Films until December 19, 2025.

About the festival:
IndieLisboa focuses on bringing independent cinema closer to the audiences, showing films that do not reach the regular distribution circuit. The festival screens mostly films (features and shorts) in competitions of both young and renowned directors. It is also a platform to premiere and release new films, thus an important ally for Portuguese distributors. IndieLisboa fosters cultural and linguistic diversity by diversifying its geographical scope.

Note: This article will only cover sections or competitions where international films can be applied. For national sections please visit the official festival’s website.

Eligibility (for International Films):
– The festival accepts first, second or third works, that are fiction, animation, documentary or experimental films.
– The festival accepts feature films (over 60 minutes) and short films (under 59 minutes).
– Films must have been completed between 2025 and 2026.
– Films must be Portugal Premiere.
– In case the project was submitted and considered for the previous editions of the IndieLisboa, it can be re-submitted in case significant changes have been made and if all eligibility requirements are met at the time of the new entry.
– Submissions must be made via FilmFreeway.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: April 3, 2026

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://filmfreeway.com/IndieLisboa (This is also the submission link)

We remind readers that the 23rd IndieLisboa International Film Festival will take place from April 30 – May 10, 2026 in Lisboa, Portugal.

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