The 33rd edition of Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival came to a close on July 20th, with the traditional closing ceremony and the announcement of the award-winning films. This year, the festival once again hits the road with the new edition of Curtas On Tour 2025, bringing audiences three programs that showcase some of the most notable films from this year's selection.

The tour kicks off on August 8th at Solar – Cinematic Art Gallery (Vila do Conde) and runs until November, with screenings scheduled in several Portuguese cities, including Vila do Conde, Lisbon, Cascais, Vila Real, and Braga, among others.

Three Programs, Multiple Perspectives

The “Best of Curtas” program features a curated selection of award-winning films from the festival, including:

• Sol Menor, by André Silva Santos – Best National Competition Film Award

• Porque Hoje é Sábado, by Alice Eça Guimarães – National Audience Award

• Alișveriș, by Vasile Todinca – Grand Prize – International Competition

• Como Si La Tierra Se Las Hubiera Tragado, by Natalia León – International Audience Award

For younger audiences, the “Curtinhas” program offers a collection of short films aimed at children and families, selected by a jury of kids aged between 8 and 12. The lineup includes:

• Amen, by Orphée Coutier, Bettina Demarty, Kimié Maingonnat, Laurène Perego, Louise Poulain, and Avril Zundel – Best Curtinhas Film Award

• A Cozinha de Bobel, by Fiona Rolland – Special Mention

• Trabalho de Casa, by Nacho Arjona – Special Mention

• Uma Guitarra à Deriva, by Sophie Roze – Special Mention

Aimed at teenagers, the “My Generation” program is curated by a committee of local high school and university students. The selection includes:

• Children of the Bird, by Júlia Tudisco

• Home Sweet Home, by Tiffany Deleuze – My Generation Audience Award

• A Emancipação de Mimi, by Marcelo Pereira

• Extracurricular Activity, by Dean Wei and Yidan Xu

How to Host Curtas On Tour?

Institutions and venues interested in hosting Curtas On Tour 2025 can reach out to the festival team via email at: parcerias@curtas.pt.

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