Cinalfama is an association that promotes events that seek out and amplify emerging voices in world independent cinema. By doing so, we aim to revitalize one of Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods, Alfama, and recover its sense of community, which has been "numb" due to a profound transformation experienced in recent years.
The Seasonal Screenings and Awards are regular cinema competitions happening in January, April and October.
The winning films of each of the three editions (Jan, Apr, Oct), will be showcased in our annual outdoor cinema event, Cinalfama Lisbon International Film Festival, in July 2023.
We hold a second Open Call for the Festival, with different competitive categories: https://filmfreeway.com/CinalfamaLisb.onInternationalFilmFestival
Competition & Awards
Up-and-coming directors, screenwriters, music composers and filmmakers from all over the world submit their work ahead of our 3 seasonal events: January, April and October ,at which we present our jury’s final selection.
Categories
Best Medium or Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Debut Film
Best Director
Best Actor/ Actress
Best Screenplay
We invite the winning directors, screenwriters and music supervisors or composers to present their work in the heart of Lisbon's old town, Alfama.
The selected, nominated and awarded films promotional material is shared on our website and on our social media platforms.
All winners will receive a laurel and a certificate.
Winning films will be promoted at our partner festivals.
Access to ECU Paris International Festival. Winners will have a privileged selection viewing at ÉCU. Several Cinalfama awarded films were selected and awarded at ÉCU as well.
The winners will have the opportunity to schedule a one-to-one mentor session with members of our renowned jury.