Curtas Vila do Conde - International Film Festival

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Curtas Vila do Conde IFF is presenting its 31st edition (2023) and its 32nd (2024). Offering a high-quality line-up of carefully selected films, Curtas Vila do Conde promotes the discovery of new films and filmmakers but also honours the heritage of Cinema. With all its competition programs (International, Portuguese, Children, Experimental and Students) for fiction, documentary and animation and its side programmes (Special Programmes, Film-concerts, Exhibitions and educational activities), Curtas presents, every year, almost 200 European films, after a process with over 3500 submissions for its competitions. It’s also the most relevant showcase of Portuguese industry. Apart from competitions, the festival is held around its core sections and activities, either in its venues or online (streaming, webinars, debates): From Short To Features, premiere of new films; Stereo with film-concerts; In Focus and New Voices, retrospective programs with films and masterclasses; European non-national highlights; Online 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. The industry and professionals also have a spotlight with an array of dedicated activities to enhance artistic and business opportunities. We expect every year the presence of almost 150 filmmakers, producers and other talents related to the films, 80 programmers and buyers, 60 critics and journalists, in a total of more than 400 professionals invited. Produced by a qualified team of more than 10 full time jobs, 20 seasonal jobs and over 100 volunteers, the Festival aims at all target audiences, from children and families to general audiences, presenting films to an overall audience of 40.000, including a big number of year-long activities.