Curtas Vila do Conde - International Film Festival

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Curtas Vila do Conde IFF is presenting in 2021 its 29th edition, and in 2022 it will be a special year celebrating 30 editions. Offering a high-quality line-up of carefully selected films and media art, Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival promotes the discovery of new films and filmmakers but also honouring the legacy of Cinema. With all its competition programs (International, Portuguese, Children Films, Experimental and Students) for fictions, documentaries, animations and experimental, and its side programmes (Retrospectives, Special Programmes, Film-concerts, Exhibitions and educational activities), Curtas Vila do Conde presents, every year, a selection on worldwide contemporary films but also the relations between film, music and art. Curtas Vila do Conde dedicates a substantial part of its programme promoting original European and International films, with a selection process from over 3000 submissions on its film competitions. It is also the most relevant showcase of Portuguese filmmaking industry. Apart from competitions, the festival is held around its core sections and activities: - From Short To Features, premiere of new films; - In Focus, retrospective programs with films and masterclasses; - European non-national highlights; - Video Library; - Debates, masterclasses and educational activities; - Curtas Pro, the industry-related activities programme; - Exhibitions. With well-balanced programming, aiming at independent and innovative short and feature films, the festival aims to provide a platform for film lovers, filmmakers, professionals and programmers, to meet in a week of exceptional cinema. The industry and professionals also have a spotlight with an array of dedicated activities to enhance co-working and business opportunities. The Festival aims at all target audiences, from children and families to general audiences, presenting over 200 films from all over the world to an overall audience of 40.000, eager to be surprised.