Since 2013, Shorts@Fringe has showcased hundreds of short films (-15:00) at the Azores Fringe Festival, the international arts festival in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Program will happen at various islands from indoor to outdoor venues giving the opportunity for filmmakers to have their work showcased in the Azores and also for audiences that otherwise would not have a chance to see this type of work. All type of shorts are welcome up to maximum 15 minute long of English or Portuguese language or subtitled in one of those languages; no-spoken-word films have a better opportunity to be chosen for program, as well as music films and animation.

Awards & Prizes

Fringe Audience Award (multiple) - chosen by audience members; receives via postal mail the mascot of the festival, garantee entry of next film; and, is mentioned in media releases;

Fringe Prize - awarded by the programmers of the festival; receives support in local travel and accomodation to participate and present body of work in future festival; may not be attributed every year.

Rules & Terms

MiratecArts is the organization that presents the Azores Fringe Festival. MiratecArts projects and festivals are open to all. Rules are simple. You submit, you have a chance to be showcased at the festival with listings on the web and the printed program magazine. Listings will be announced online, on the festival site, the month prior.

Films arrive at the Azores Fringe without cost to the festival via email link to a downloadable platform, with your film and contact details.

By submitting, the artist/filmmaker/producer is giving rights to MiratecArts and its partners to present the film at the festival without any further costs or licences. www.mirateca.com

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  • André Meira

    Couldn't be there in person, but I strongly appreciate the selection for my short film "Momento." Applaud and congratulate the organizers of this festival for highlighting up and coming workers and thank them for the selection!

    August 2024
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    Response from festival:

    thanks for participating

  • João Estrada

    I couldn't be there, but from a distance I saw an effervescent and multidisciplinary festival that seemed very well organised, the type of event that positively shakes up a community and brings people together. An excellent and important cultural service. Communication was prompt and effective.

    August 2024
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    Response from festival:

    thanks obrigado

  • Merícia Lucas

    Thank you for the opportunity to take part in your festival with our short film "We're All Involved In This".
    Best wishes and much success for your festival.

    July 2024
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    Response from festival:

    thanks for participating

  • Alexandre de Villeneuve

    Amazing festival with awards granted by audiences

    July 2024
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  • Edgar Fernandes

    It was a pleasure to be part of the selection for the festival! Hope to be part in the future! Thanks for everything!

    July 2024
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    thanks for participating