The 33rd edition of Curtas Vila do Conde - International Film Festival runs from July 12th to 20th and promises to once again transform the city into the Portuguese capital of short films. This year's program features more than 250 films, including more than 90 national premieres and more than 30 world premieres.

Every year, the festival relies on an essential team of volunteers, who collaborate in various areas that are fundamental to the smooth running of the event. Those interested can consult the regulations and register using the following form.

From June 1st to 30th, applications are open for the 2025 edition of the Showcase Contest - Curt'as Montras. Under the motto “Cinema takes us on a journey,” local retailers are encouraged to decorate their shop windows with elements related to cinema and the festival universe.

The 2025 edition of ANIMAR attracted more than 5,000 visitors, including film screenings, workshops, and guided tours of the exhibition.

In the 2025 edition, to mark the twenty years of the continuous activity at Solar – Cinematic Art Gallery, Agência and Solar will present at Waking Life a selection of Portuguese experimental and fictional Portuguese short films.

Alexandre Sousa's short film is part of the official selection of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. The short film "Amarelo Banana" (2025, ANI, 13', directed by Alexandre Sousa, has been selected for the "Midnight Specials" section of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

The 33rd edition of Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival once again asserts itself as a benchmark in contemporary cinema, awarding more than €25,000 in prizes and services in its various competitions.