Curtas Pro
Curtas Pro, part of the Curtas Vila do Conde International Film Festival, is a program dedicated to film industry professionals, providing three intense days of activities, networking, cooperation and project creation. Since 2019, Curtas Pro has encompassed a variety of events related to the film industry, festivals and professionals in the sector, such as programmers, distributors, buyers and producers. This set of activities includes professional meetings and screenings of films in the post-production phase. This program not only offers a space for networking and cooperation between various industry professionals, but also stands out for presenting practical solutions.
During Curtas Pro, participants have the opportunity to find answers both to technical challenges and to questions relating to team-building and the financial set-up of their cinematographic works. The event provides a suitable environment for the presentation of projects, pitching sessions and informal contacts with a view to internationalization, with the aim of boosting co-production and establishing collaborations between Portuguese and international producers.
Curtas Pro also offers an overview of the financing options that producers can apply for and proves to be crucial for the co-production of films that have already been supported to a large extent but need to be supplemented. The event offers concrete strategies for making these projects viable, providing valuable insights and facilitating the search for practical solutions. The diversity of events related to the film industry opens doors to promising partnerships, consolidating Curtas Pro as an essential catalyst for the success and growth of the film industry. Every year, Curtas Vila do Conde welcomes more than 350 guests linked to the film industry, including a substantial group dedicated to Curtas Pro activities.
Industry Screenings
These are private screenings of new short films seeking a world or international premiere. It is an event aimed at all festival programmers and artistic directors, as well as sales agents, distributors and other film professionals. This activity is created in collaboration with the Croatian Audiovisual Centre and the Agência – Portuguese Short Film Agency. Access to the Industry Screenings is by invitation only.
The deadline for submitting Croatian applications is May 16th, 2025., while Portuguese applications is May 30th, 2025.
In Development
Fiction, animation, documentary, or experimental short films in the early stages of development are presented to international programmers, broadcasters, and producers. The best project is awarded by a jury. This event aims to foster partnerships between production companies and international decision makers, around short film projects. In addition to the pitching sessions, it is also a unique opportunity for producers and participants to engage in informal meetings. This activity is created in collaboration with the Croatian Audiovisual Centre.
The deadline for submitting Croatian applications is May 16th, 2025., while Portuguese applications is May 30th, 2025.
Meet the Festivals
This is an opportunity for directors, producers, distributors, film schools, among others, to meet with programmers from the most important international film festivals. The aim of this meeting is to gain insight into the specificities of each event and to promote films on the international circuit. Meet the Festivals is limited to 24 participants.
The deadline for submitting applications is June 15th, 2025.
Festival
Contacts
Curtas Vila do Conde
International Film Festival
Praça José Régio, 110
4480-718 Vila do Conde
Portugal
T +351 25 2646516 / 252 643386 (National fixed network call)
E-mail: info@curtas.pt
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