Films are generally reflections of contemporary society and the culture and traditions of a country. Lisbon Film Festivals are important events, offering an unmissable opportunity for the people of Lisbon to view films from different parts of the world. Filmmakers from all over the world not only come with different types to films but also experiment with new formats.
IndieLisboa - Celebrating the world of Independent Cinema
IndieLisboa is a famous international independent film festival of Lisbon. The festival is a platform to explore the world of independent cinema. Around 200 films from all over the world are screened in this festival. The ten day long festival turns Lisbon into a mecca for the film lovers. International competition are held for short films and long feature films, national and international premiers are also a part of this festival. Indie Junior is a special section showcasing films for the kids. In the year 2005 Indie Lisboa attracted around 17,000 people compared to 12,000 people in its debut year. The number of foreign guests and dignitaries attending this festival have also increased over the years. Eminent film makers and producers participate in the different round tables, panel discussions and exhibitions.
Prestigious awards are given for different categories of films. The awards are also backed by a monetary reward and a trophy.
- Grand Prize 'City of Lisbon Award' is bagged by the best feature film.
- Tobis Award is given to the best Portuguese Feature Film
- Restart Award goes Best Portuguese short film Director.
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Jury members are different for different categories. The International Jury of IndieLisboa Film Festival includes eminent personalities like Michelle Carey, Albertina Carri, Masa Sawada, J.P. Simoes and many more.
Lisbon Village Festival - spectacular annual film festival in Lisbon!
This annual movie festival is a spectacular event for ardent film lovers in Lisbon. Filmmakers from not only Europe but also from Canada and South Asia come to participate in this festival. The special significance of this festival is that all entries of this festival are screened digitally. Quebec Cinema has been given the massive task of organizing the popular film festival for 2 years in a row. For digital screening, Quebec cinema has introduced technological innovations, which has been appreciated by all the participating film makers. Films with different themes and made of different formats are screened in this festival. The Portuguese film lovers get a chance to see the varied colors of experimental cinema in this festival.
Lisbon Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is one of the most important festival for alternative cinema. In the year 2006, the festival celebrated its 10th anniversary, showcasing 114 films consisting of 30 feature films, 34 documentaries and 50 short films. All the films in this festival are screened at the famous Cinema Quarteto in Lisbon.
The Lisbon Film Festivals held every year, are attended by hundreds and foreign visitors and are eagerly awaited by the movie buffs and the film lovers in Portugal.
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