Dear Asian filmmakers, the DOC.Coimbra International Documentary Film Festival is accepting documentaries until October 31, 2026.

About the festival:
DOC.Coimbra is an international film festival that showcases the best in documentary films from political and social perspectives. Their festival is based in the historical city of Coimbra, Portugal, and showcase films from Portuguese speaking countries and international films.

Eligibility:
– The festival is interested in documentaries that reflect the complexities of the contemporary world and its relationship with the past. Docs that address social, political and cultural themes, whilst at the same time demonstrating technical excellence and pushing the boundaries of documentary filmmaking.
– The festival accepts short films (up to 49 minutes) and feature-length films (over 50 minutes), with no restrictions on themes or countries.
– Films must have been completed after January 1, 2025.
– Priority is given to world premieres, international premieres, and Portuguese premieres.
– Films that have already been shown on television channels, via streaming services or are available without a subscription on platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo will be disqualified.
– Submission Fees:
* Feature Documentaries – $ 34.50 USD
* Short Documentaries – $ 23 USD
– Deadline: October 31, 2026
– Notification Date: February 15, 2027

To submit to the festival please visit: https://filmfreeway.com/doc-coimbra

We remind readers that the 4th DOC.Coimbra International Documentary Film Festival will take place from March 16 – 21, 2027 in Coimbra, Portugal.

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