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FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival

Festival opportunity. Deadline: 2027-02-24

Type
Festival
Organizer
FEST – Associação Cultural
Deadline
24 February 2027
Where
Espinho, Portugal
Compensation
Prizes include Golden Lynx, Silver Lynx, Portuguese Grand Prix, NEXXT, FESTinha, Audience Awards; trophies sent by post by end of December 2027
Disciplines
Film, Cinema, Short Film, Feature Film

About this opportunity

The 23rd edition of FEST – New Directors | New Films Festival is a competitive international film festival in Espinho, Portugal, accepting first and second feature films (55+ minutes) and short films (up to 54 minutes) from emerging directors globally. Submissions are open from September 10, 2026, through February 24, 2027, with multiple deadlines and categories including Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Experimental, and youth-focused sections.

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