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.