The LCF was born out of a desire to create a welcoming space where international filmmakers and the Lisbon film industry can enrich each other.
We provide and preserve the space for independent artists to present original new work. With its development programs for film and new media artists, we seek to advance the impact of independent storytelling throughout the world. As a non-profit organization, fees from submissions help us keep the quality standards of both the selection panel and partnerships.
Comprised of various backgrounds, interests, and talents, we accept films in every genre, on any topic, from every country worldwide. We do not disqualify any films based on premiere status or date of completion, and we don't look at the festival screening history of the submitted films or the directors' previous works.
Jury Award for Narrative Feature
Jury Award for Documentary
Jury Award for Narrative Short
Jury Award for Animation
Jury Award for Experimental
Jury Award for Music Video
Jury Award for Low-Budget
Jury Award for 1st Timers
-Peer Award: selected directors pick their favourite film, with a spot in the next year's jury as the prize.
-The Screenplay competition winners will have their scripts recommended to entertainment companies and an opportunity to pitch them to independent international producers.
-Our partner industry professionals will consider winner films for further online distribution.
-All selected films from each category will be promoted through our platforms.