Since its 1st edition in Barcelos in 2008, the ART&TUR Festival has effectively fulfilled its mission of making known to the world the best audiovisual productions in Portugal and in the world.

As a forum for sharing experiences, the ART&TUR Festival has achieved a high international recognition, thanks to the quality and quantity of films that it distinguishes annually, as well as its integration into a worldwide network of similar festivals: CIFFT (International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals) that annually elects the best tourism film worldwide, among all the films that travel the international circuit of 16 festivals.

From 2018, ART&TUR Tourism Film Festival rights were transferred from APTUR to Centro de Portugal Film Commission (CPFC). Associated to this change, and thanks to an agreement between the CPFC and the Regional Tourism Entity of Center of Portugal, the ART&TUR Festival will now be held in the Central Region, roaming through the various municipalities of the Center of Portugal.

Worldwide entries are invited: Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Films, Animation, Independent Travel Videos, Documentaries, Webdocs and TV Programmes.

Awards & Prizes

The international jury is composed of professionals and experts in the areas of Audiovisual and Cinema, Tourism, Marketing and Communication.

In the National Competition, the jury awards prizes (1st and 2nd place) to the 2 best films in each thematic category and also awards the prize for the best film in each Portuguese tourism region and the Grand Prix (Best Portuguese film).

In the International Competition, the jury awards the prizes in the thematic categories (1st and 2nd place) of the section Promotional Films, Educational Films and Documentaries & TV Reports.

In the world competition of the Festival the Jury will also award the following prizes:
- Grand Prix ART&TUR (Best Film of the Festival)
- Grand Prix Sections (best film in each section)
- Special awards: Best Asian Film, Best Iberian Film, Best European Film, Best American Film, Best Portuguese DOC, Best Commercial and Best Advertising Campaign.

The jury may award special prizes. Winners who can not attend the festival but wish to receive their trophy after the festival can do so, they must inform the organization and make the payment for the processing costs and the respective shipping costs.

Rules & Terms

The Rules and Regulations are issued in Portuguese and in English. In case of doubt the Portuguese version will be valid.

Please fill in the entry form very carefully. These details provided will be used for certificates and other festival listings. Once the entry form has been submitted, any changes are not possible.

The ART&TUR Festival's mission is to be a national reference in the field of tourism cinema, creating a favorable ecosystem for creativity and innovation in this sector, and honoring the best projects and give them greater national and international visibility.
As a consequence, the ART&TUR Festival is an important means of promoting tourism and territorial branding of the partner brands.

Read the Rules Here: https://tourfilm-festival.com/en/regulamento-artfilm/
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  • Marco Miranda Blaster Image Works

    ART&TUR is a tourism film festival with a very special sensitivity towards cinema as an art form. From the very first moment, we felt welcomed, valued and truly well looked after, within an organisation that was thoughtful, warm and consistently up to the occasion.

    With a diverse programme bringing together screenings, talks, networking moments, gastronomy and guided tours, the experience was truly enriching. We came away with so much gained: not only did we have the opportunity to see our film in competition, but we also had the chance to discover Fundão and its surroundings more closely.

    June 2026
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  • Clément Fumey

    Thank you for selecting my film for the festival ! It was a super interesting and diverse week full of incredible people and amazing movies.

    October 2025
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  • Azvdo Projects

    Thank you to the ART&TUR team for the impeccable organization. I couldn’t attend in person, but communication was exemplary and, during the announcement of the Best Series award for “Antarctica Land for All,” I was able to join virtually. Professionalism and hospitality from start to finish.

    September 2025
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  • Antonio Aleixo

    Really well organised and welcoming. Very productive debates and met a lot of valuable like minded people.

    September 2025
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  • Danijel Bolic

    The Art&Tour Film Festival was an incredible experience from start to finish. The staff was kind, professional, and passionate, making the event feel truly special. The selection of tourism films was diverse and inspiring, complemented by engaging panels and lectures. Networking opportunities over wine and dinner were a highlight, fostering great connections. The trip to the village of Candal was the perfect way to close the festival. We enjoyed the beautiful setting and relaxed in the company of amazing colleagues. Huge thanks to Mariana and her team for their hospitality and hard work. Everything was organized flawlessly. The festival is highly recommendable, and I look forward to visiting again in the future!

    December 2024
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