FUTURE WORLD THEME: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? SHARE YOUR VISION OF TOMORROW’S WORLD.
BE BOLD, BE ORIGINAL! THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO SEND A POWERFUL MESSAGE ABOUT THE FUTURE YOU IMAGINE. UTOPIAN, DYSTOPIAN OR SOMEWHERE IN BEWEEN. WE WANT TO SEE YOUR VISION TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES OF OUR FUTURE WORLD!
Future World Film Festival
Join us for the Future World Film Festival,
June 17, 2025, at the prestigious Cinema São Jorge in the heart of Lisbon!
There will be live screenings and an award ceremony recognizing outstanding films in multiple categories, including Best Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film, Best Micro Short Film, as well as awards for youth-made and Portuguese-made projects in each category.
We warmly welcome participants of all ages from 12 years old and up to submit their creative visions of the future, with a special emphasis on encouraging young filmmakers to share their unique perspectives. This exciting short film festival is your opportunity to showcase your storytelling talents, regardless of experience or equipment.
To make participation accessible to everyone, films under 2 minutes are welcome, so there's no barrier to entry-no matter how much material vou have!
AWARDS:
Adult and Youth awards for every category.
Special Prize: Cherish the Earth: An award for films that emphasise sustainability and the importance of caring for our planet.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Submissions end March 17, 2024.
Announcements for final nominees will be April 17, 2024.
Your work will be evaluated by a distinguished jury that includes accomplished Directors, Producers, Actors and also Visionaries who will be looking for creative thought-provoking innovative films.
Your Guide to the Festival
FILM SUBMISSIONS:
Fiction & Non Fiction
Micro Shorts: up to 2 mins
Fiction
Shorts: from 2 to 20 minutes
Documentaries
Shorts: under 30 minute
All formats are welcome! Whether you shoot on a professional camera or a smart phone, we want to see your work.