FEST is a festival with many festivals inside. It is a new generation of festivals, featuring film screenings, music concerts & showcases, conference sessions, workshops, masterclasses, projects in development, competitions, TV showcases, awards ceremonies and much more.

FEST offers a great lineup of activities for both the audience and professionals, showing the best cutting-edge films from new filmmakers with more than 200 films screened. It also includes films for young audiences, showcases and concerts of more than 18 artists, Q&A’s with the creatives, masterclasses, workshops, debates and much more.

FEST PRO section is a leading platform for filmmakers to network, enhance their film knowledge and develop new projects, as well as personally interact with the world’s leading filmmakers.

In FEST, film professionals, up-and-coming and established alike, come together to present their work, develop their skills and create synergies. The event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for personal growth and a fast track to the film industry, creating a meaningful connection with like-minded peers worldwide.

Set in the coastal resort town of Espinho, Portugal, where the audience can enjoy the best portuguese hospitality with amazing gastronomy, the best beaches and one of the best surf hotspots in Europe.

We are proud to have hosted in FEST guest speakers such as: Asghar Farhadi, Béla Tarr, Gaspar Noé, Carlos Reygadas, Fernando Trueba, Melissa Leo, Roman Coppola, Joe Walker, Gemma Jackson, Ed Lachman, Tom Stern, Finola Dwyer, Irvine Welsh, Allan Starski, Eugenio Caballero, Angela Allen, Iain Smith, Noomi Rapace, just to name a few.

FEST’s 21th edition will be held from the 21st to the 29th of June 2025.

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