Cinalfama wants to be a moment of encounter, a starting point for new audiences. We aim to r(e)discover and celebrate Alfama, a place for Portuguese, and other cultures', cinematographic explorations that intend to question the present, past, and future of cinema.
In July 2022, we take a step forward with the Cinalfama Lisbon International Film Festival (C'22), an annual open-air event that will gather, for a week, independent films from around the world.
This event will bring a new life into various historical corners of Alfama's neighborhood through different activities like debates, workshops with specialists, educational activities, and more.
We hold a second Open Call for the Seasonal Screenings (regular competitive sessions), with different submitting categories: https://filmfreeway.com/cinalfama
We invite all winning directors, screenwriters and composers to personally present their work in the heart of old Lisbon, Alfama.
The promotional materials for the selected films, nominated and winners, will be shared on our website and on our social media platforms.
All winners will receive a laurel and a certificate.
The winning films will be promoted by our festival partners.
Access to ECU Paris International Festival. Winners will have a privileged selection viewing at ÉCU. Several Cinalfama awarded films were selected and awarded at ÉCU as well.
The winners will have the opportunity to schedule a one-to-one mentor session with members of our renowned jury, like Leonor Teles and Pedro Cabeleira.