Fiction and non-fiction feature films from directors who are on their first or second feature-length project, regardless of age.

Fiction, Documentary, Animation, and Experimental Short films from directors who have completed no more than two feature films, regardless of age.

The Festival has two distinct types of competition, competitions focused on Feature Films (upwards of 55 minutes length) and competitions for Short Films (up to 54 minutes).

The films must have been concluded after the 1st of January 2023 and they cannot have been screened in previous editions of FEST.

English subtitles required in case the film is not in English.

Fees will be waived for all Portuguese entries, as an effort to promote national participation.

This is just an excerpt of the regulations, carefully read the complete regulations before submitting.