From June 1st to 15th, 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.

Six young film critics have been selected to take part in the 7th edition of the European Workshop for Film Criticism, an initiative promoted by THE END (European Network for Film Discourse) and Talking Shorts magazine.

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.

The submission period for the industry activities of the next Curtas Vila do Conde ends on May 30th. Don't miss the chance to submit your project!

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.

Laura Anahory's animated short film “The Bird From Within” will have its French premiere on May 21st at 11am at the Buñuel Theater. The film will be shown in the second program of the La Cinef section of the Cannes Film Festival.

"In Search of the Forgotten Image", by Catarina Braga, "Homúnculo", by Dora Vieira, "Botânica-eletromagnética", by Mariana Sardon, and "O Sangue da Pedra", by Renato Cruz Santos are the projects selected for the 2025 edition of the Laboratórios de Verão.

In an upcoming discussion with Max Fernandes, Pedro Bastos will delve into his latest work — Pedagogia da Bomba 3D — and explore his creative process involving archive images.