The Mostra da Semana da Ficção Científica Brasileira 2026 (Brazilian Science Fiction Week Showcase 2026) presents a concise, vibrant, and up-to-date panorama of science fiction produced in Brazil during 2024 and 2025. Organized by RS Fantástico, the event brings together short and feature films that highlight the aesthetic and narrative diversity of the genre in Brazil and around the world, including speculative futures, emerging technologies, dystopias, regional imaginaries, and new audiovisual mythologies.

Held in December in celebration of Brazilian Science Fiction Day (December 11), the showcase reaffirms its commitment to valuing creators, strengthening the fantastic-genre ecosystem, and giving visibility to the growing science fiction production in Rio Grande do Sul. All screenings — free and open to the public — take place in cultural venues across Porto Alegre, bringing audiences, artists, and researchers closer to the landscape of Brazilian fantastic cinema.

The 2026 edition awaits your submission. For Brazilian films, registration is free.

Rules & Terms

Submission Guidelines

Mostra da Semana da Ficção Científica Brasileira 2026 (Brazilian Science Fiction Week Showcase 2026)

1. Eligibility

National Showcase (Brazil): accepts Brazilian short and feature films in the science fiction genre.

International Showcase: accepts international short films only.

Films must have been completed within the last two years (2024–2025).

Older films may request special consideration.

Works in progress are accepted, provided their status is clearly indicated.

2. Genre

We accept films that engage with science fiction in a broad sense, including:

speculative futures

emerging technologies

dystopias

science-based horror

science-based fantasy

hybrid narratives grounded in scientific or speculative concepts

Our definition of science fiction is flexible, but a speculative component is required.

3. Submissions

Each film must be submitted as a separate entry.

Non-Portuguese films must include English or Portuguese subtitles.

Premieres are welcome, but not required.

Submission for Brazilian films in the National Showcase is free of charge.

DVDs are not accepted for screening or review purposes.

4. Rights & Responsibility

By submitting, filmmakers affirm that they hold all necessary rights for exhibition and agree to hold the festival harmless from any rights-related disputes.

Selected films are expected to support the festival with social media and promotional outreach.

5. Exhibition Format

Selected films must provide screening-ready digital formats, such as ProRes, H.264/H.265, or DCP.

Technical note: DCPs made using Mac-based software may not be compatible; prior testing is strongly recommended.

Final exhibition materials must be delivered within the deadline set by the festival.

6. Attendance

Attendance by filmmakers or representatives is encouraged, though not mandatory. Participants may be invited for Q&As or presentations.