Cinema no Estendal/Cinema on the Washing Line is a cinema for the streets and public spaces. We celebrate washing lines, neighbourhood life, short films, art, music, occupying of public spaces and the neighbours' underwear.

Throughout the warmer months of the year, short films and music videos are projected on a washing line somewhere within the neighbourhoods of Lisbon and of other cities and towns around Portugal.

Rules & Terms

We want you to send us your work IF:

- you have made a film, a video OR any type of moving image piece;
- it’s your original work and you have the right to present it;
- it’s under 15 minutes;
- you would like to screen it on our Estendal / Washing line

Important Information:

Only projects submitted on FilmFreeway are considered.

No premiere requirements, films may already be available online.

Films not in English language or Portuguese must have English subtitles (Portuguese if possible but not mandatory)

You will be required to provide a HD .MOV or .MP4 of the selected film/video.

Selected films won't be uploaded online, unless the submitter gives prior permission, or it is already intentionally public.

Submitter grants Cinema no Estendal/Cinema on the Washing Line authorisation to include images, sounds, extracts and/or promotional material for its own promotional purposes.

Submitter agrees to screen their film in any extensions of the festival that might be organised by Cinema no Estendal/Cinema on the Washing Line in other parts of Portugal or abroad in subsequent months and years.

When submitting submitter agrees they have read and understood all the terms and conditions, rules and guidelines before doing so.
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  • Darren Dominique Heroux

    Had the privilege to screen at "Cinema on the Washing Line" this year. It's a thoughtfully run, community-centred festival
    that screens international and local short films in public spaces across Portugal. The outdoor settings create a welcoming, accessible atmosphere and give the program a distinctive character. A great opportunity for filmmakers looking to reach engaged audiences in a unique setting. Highly recommended.

    September 2025
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  • Ana Daniel

    I really enjoyed taking part in this edition of 'Cinema on the Washing'. The team was very attentive and the selection of films was both interesting and eclectic. Having the screenings outdoors and evoking the washingline makes the exhibition very original and gives it a unique spirit. The community around this event is also very special and socially aware. I even ended up networking thanks to the selection of my film

    September 2025
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  • Miriam Pedrozo

    Such a lovely festival ! and what a beautiful, genuine and kind community. It was a pleasure to be present, and to be part of the washing line this year :) Thank you so much to the festival for the selection and for the magical screening !

    November 2024
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  • Thomas Kunstler

    Such a great initiative and concept!
    Beautiful festival. <3

    October 2023
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  • KWAM Collective

    We had a fantastic experience being part of this festival. Even though we couldn't attend in-person, the programme looked super interesting and the communication was great!

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful film with us!