The Naked Festival is an event dedicated to showcasing independent short films from various parts of the world. With meticulous curation, the festival aims to provide the audience with a unique experience, featuring incredibly well-made shorts, and promoting an environment of idea exchange and networking.

The event takes place in August, with the specifics to be announced by the end of May. Our screening session will feature 10 short films, carefully selected to offer a variety of perspectives and styles. The session promises to engage and captivate the audience with exceptional storytelling and cinematic techniques.

The festival will also be an excellent networking opportunity, featuring the presence of executives from the Brazilian film industry, distributors, streaming companies, and industry professionals, including technicians, actors, and film students. After the screening, there will be a talk session where directors, creators and the audience can discuss the films presented, promoting a rich exchange of ideas and insights.

Closing the night, the lobby will transform into a lively space for socialization, with good music, food and drinks available for guests to interact, meet new people, and expand their networks. The Naked Festival promises to give everyone a taste of what exceptional cinema has to offer, leaving the audience eager for more.

All selected filmmakers will receive a uniquely designed laurel from the festival, special invitations for the directors and producers, and ten additional tickets to share with whomever they wish. Additionally, tickets will be available for purchase in the month preceding the event, should creators want to invite more people.

Pitching Competition:
If you have an amazing project and would like our help to bring it to life, sign up for the Pitching Competition. In partnership with equipment rental companies and post-production houses, we will assist the winner in making their film a reality. Additionally, I, @fernandohaddad_ will be personally involved in your project, offering guidance and feedback, helping to assemble the team, secure equipment and locations, assisting you during filming, and providing support on the post-production and distribution of the film.

The finalists will be announced on June 16th, and the winner will be revealed on the day of the Naked Festival.

Awards & Prizes

The Naked Award (Best Short Film)

Rules & Terms

Short Film Competition:
All short films must be under 22 minutes.
We accept submissions from all over the world. Non-English or non-Portuguese language films must include either English or Portuguese subtitles upon submission.
For the screening, all films must have Portuguese subtitles. If needed, we can provide the translation service for you at no extra cost.
All participants should come hungry on the night of the event—we will have delicious food available!
If your film is selected, it is important that you attend the festival to help us maintain the personal and engaging atmosphere of the event.

Pitching Competition:
All projects submitted to the Pitching Competition must be Brazilian. We encourage you to have a well-developed script along with a complete presentation, including synopsis, theme, characters, references, visual concept, and distribution plan. The stronger and more complete your project, the better your chances of winning.

Note: The goal is not to finance your project with money but to help you make it feasible by connecting you with partners, teams, and resources. We will accompany the process and provide creative support to make your project as outstanding as possible.