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.

Our screening session will feature 7 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.

Awards & Prizes

The Naked Award (Best Short Film)

Rules & Terms

Short Film Competition:
All short films must be under 25 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.