Make Art Not Fear

The Make Art Not Fear aims to bring independent cinema to the foreground while supporting emerging filmmakers from all walks of life.

Taking place since 2022 in the beloved Gato Vadio, MANF has become a yearly meeting point for cinephiles, filmmakers and industry professionals. Attracting a young audience of Porto and foreigners.

Films run the gamut of genres from fiction films and documentaries to music videos and animated movies. We welcome all filmmakers whether experienced or beginners to show us their artwork and become part of our diverse screening programme.

The MANFIFF is organised by Ramaldar Productions, a pioneer organisation that runs Film Festivals and other events showcasing and championing ideas of diversity. We work also with Anthologies and Book editions to promote the interaction between the new emerging talents in Art. Through our global series of film Festivals we open the path to voices with a compelling story to share. Our main mission is to honour independent cinema and establish a network of artists eager to join forces and spread their work across all nations.