New Directors | New Films

FEST is a new generation of festivals, featuring film screenings, music concerts & showcases,... More

New Directors | New Films

With the conclusion of FEST’s 18th edition, all the winners of the festival’s various competitions... More

Pitching Forum

FEST’s Pitching Forum is an international film financing and co-production event focused on... More

New Directors | New Films

The last day of FEST's industry program ended with two great masterclasses. Caprice Crawford... More

New Directors | New Films

One of the coolest new additions in FEST’s program in this 18th edition was the Sound and Music... More

New Directors | New Films

The fifth day of FEST PRO was dedicated to VFX, with three masterclasses and one roundtable. Pablo de la Chica, the producer of The Other Kids (2016) and director of Dreams Without Borders (2020), gave... More

New Directors | New Films

Great names in the film indsutry were present on FEST’s fifth day - the fourth day of its industry... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST’s 18th edition brought some of cinema’s greatest names to Espinho. Gael García Bernal... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST’s fourth day kept everyone booked and busy with various masterclasses and workshops. The... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST’s 18th edition is already halfway through and the third day gave everyone a schedule packed... More

New Directors | New Films

The enthusiasm for Gaspar Noé's masterclass could be felt across Centro Multimeios de Espinho... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST’s Industry Program could not have started on a better note. After an afternoon of speed... More

Training Ground

FEST PRO mantains in 2022 the high level of speakers and a consistency in its program. Like... More

New Directors | New Films

It's the final countdown to FEST - ND | NF Festival, taking place between the 21st and 26th... More

Pitching Forum

FEST — Pitching Forum returns in full form with a total of 22 selected projects for its 2022... More

Training Ground

On the 22th June, in Centro Multimeios de Espinho, FEST Film Educators Meetup will... More

New Directors | New Films

As a film festival grows, so does its scope, and its own perspective on the meaning of filmmaking... More

New Directors | New Films

On the 23rd and 24th of June, as a part of FEST PRO 2022, FEST and Creative Europe Media Desk... More

New Directors | New Films

The Silver Lynx Competition is a short film competition that attempts to provide a launch board... More

New Directors | New Films

A festival that aspires to discover the latest talent in filmmaking could never be kept too... More

New Directors | New Films

Between the 21st and the 26th of June, the award-winning film directors will enlarge the FEST... More

New Directors | New Films

In a special selection, FEST presents the FESTinha film program. FEST once again features a... More

New Directors | New Films

We are glad to announce that in FEST ND| NF we will dedicate a full day to VFX! At VFX day... More

FEST 2022 will have its usual wide range of competitive sections; rewarding and exhibiting... More

New Directors | New Films

We have always looked at the film universe as a series of dots scattered around the planet,... More

New Directors | New Films

On the 24th and 25th of June, a special two-day event will enlarge the 18ª edition of FEST... More

New Directors | New Films

On the 24th and 25th of June, a special two-day event will enlarge the 18ª edition of FEST... More

New Directors | New Films

Between the 21st and the 26th of June, the well-known Casting Director Caprice Crawford - CEO... More

The evolution of the audiovisual content sector in the last 5 years, the changes to come in... More

New Directors | New Films

Between the 21st and the 26th of June, Juliette Welfling and Polly Duval enlarge the FEST PRO... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST PRO - a week of Networking, masterclasses, conferences and debates guided by established... More

New Directors | New Films

The 18th edition of FEST will be about the most transversal emotion in humanity - LOVE. Once... More

New Directors | New Films

From June 20th to the 27th, FEST 2022 will gather once again some of the biggest creative minds... More

Pitching Forum

FEST — Pitching Forum is an international film financing and co-production event focused on... More

New Directors | New Films

After a successful 17th edition of FEST, a new one is confirmed and already in progress. After... More

New Directors | New Films

The courage in art, the overload of digitalisation in the world, and a nostalgia for a more... More

Pitching Forum

As a conclusion to this 17th edition of FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival we present,... More

New Directors | New Films

As a conclusion to our 17th edition of FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival, we reveal... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST’s 17th edition entered its final stretch this Saturday, but it saved the best for last.... More

New Directors | New Films

Friday’s industry program selection brought an eclectic mix of talks to sunny Espinho. After... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST turned its attention to the future of cinema on the fourth day of its industry program.... More

Training Ground

Artificial Intelligence (AI) started being used in the cinema industry at the start of the... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST’s second day of masterclasses put actors at the center of the conversation. Across four... More

Training Ground

The days are getting shorter, but FEST's Industry Program keeps on growing! Kleber Mendonça... More

New Directors | New Films

The days until FEST's 17th edition keep on passing by, but the news don't stop coming! In... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST's 17th edition starts 4th of October, in Espinho. However, just like last year, the festival... More

New Directors | New Films

As the film industry grows in size and scope, so does our festival: this year, FEST will debut... More

New Directors | New Films

On the final sprint of revealing our film program, FEST draws the curtains on its NEXXT and FESTinha... More

Pitching Forum

After a revamp of its categories, FEST — Pitching Forum returns in full form with a total of... More

New Directors | New Films

Portuguese cinema returns to Espinho with more films than ever: this year, FEST expands it... More

Training Ground

FEST's 2021 Industry Program welcomes film consultant Dörte Schneider and veteran sound editor Eddy... More

New Directors | New Films

This year's selection of short films in competition for the Silver Lynx award returns to Espinho... More

Training Ground

As the festival dates rapidly approach, FEST's Industry Program starts to take shape, adding... More

New Directors | New Films

A month away from the festival proper, FEST kicks off September revealing its feature film... More

Training Ground

FEST is excited to announce a brand new confirmation for its industry program: the remarkable... More

Pitching Forum

This year, FEST — Pitching Forum is back stronger than ever. With applications closing August... More

Training Ground

After a brief respite last year, FEST's industry program is back, promoting a cycle of live... More

New Directors | New Films

During the past week of 19th - 23rd of July, FEST — New Directors | New Films Festival held... More

New Directors | New Films

This past 19th and 20th of July, FEST — New Directors | New Films Festival held the first part... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST presents “THE FUTURE OF FILM”, an online conference dedicated to the immediate future... More

New Directors | New Films

Accreditations for the 17th edition of FEST — New Directors | New Films Festival are now officially... More

New Directors | New Films

Catalan filmmaker Isabel Coixet will be in focus at the 17th edition of FEST - New Directors... More

New Directors | New Films

Hope you are all having an amazing Pride Month! More

New Directors | New Films

FEST returns in 2021 with "HOPE". This year, after months of uncertainty and a weakened cultural... More

Pitching Forum

Do you have a great story to tell? Do you wish to share it with the world, but don’t know... More

New Directors | New Films

Sign up now to be part of FEST 2021! Every year, dozens of volunteers make FEST the best festival... More

Pitching Forum

FEST — Pitching Forum returns with a new online edition, taking place October 8 — 9, 2021. This... More

Training Ground

This past May, FEST FILM LAB organized a "Film Title Design" workshop with industry veterans... More

Training Ground

Digital Production Challenge II's post-production for Film and TV workshop will have two free... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST has new dates! The current situation in Portugal regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has... More

New Directors | New Films

Applications for Digital Production Challenge II are in full swing.This year, DPC II will run... More

New Directors | New Films

Digital Production Challenge II, an workshop to help improve film production workflow More

Pitching Forum

We have reached the end of three great days of FEST - Pitching Forum! Our participants' energy and enthusiasm was amazing and the quality of the projects presented was impressive, which made up one of... More

Pitching Forum

Today at FEST - Pitching Forum day 2, Short Films took center stage! After a great morning of pitches, our Jury elected two projects that stood out: More

Pitching Forum

Today marked the first day of FEST's - Pitching Forum that, this year, tackles a new format! This is the first time ever that the event is taking place online, but distances have been shortened for a... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST WINNERS 2020   Golden Lynx BEST FEATURE FICTION PAPICHA, Mounia MeddourJury's declaration:Papicha... More

New Directors | New Films

The program for yet another edition of FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival is now closed. In... More

New Directors | New Films

On the final sprint of revealing our film program, we present today the selected films for... More

Pitching Forum

We already know the selected projects for FEST - Pitching Forum 2020!  In total, there will... More

New Directors | New Films

The films competing for the Silver Lynx and the National Grand Prix are revealed today, with... More

New Directors | New Films

On our way to our 16th edition, FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival continues to unravel... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST starts to unravel today its Film Program for the 2020 edition. A series of programs focused... More

Pitching Forum

FEST - Pitching Forum 2020 will go online with new dates, taking on a new format, and tackling... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST – ND | NF carries on with its 16th edition, this year between the 2nd and the 9th of August, instead of the initially planned 22nd to the 29th of June It is with great pleasure we announce FEST 2020... More

New Directors | New Films

As isolation struck over two months ago, we know the general feeling of uncertainty is set amongst almost every country and affects all people.  The COVID-19 pandemic continuously takes a toll on all... More

New Directors | New Films

In this last week of our film campaign, we bring you yet again 5 great movies that we think are worth watching this quarantine. More

New Directors | New Films

It was week #3 of this movie marathon, so this is the list of what we choose for you this week: More

New Directors | New Films

So this week we brought you 5 more jam-packed days of great films, so you don’t feel tempted to leave your house, and can spend time inside, watching movies all day long. More

New Directors | New Films

Easter is around the corner and if this quarantine is keeping you locked safe at home, then here are a few ideas of how to fill in your time. Here are our suggestions for your Easter 2020 film list. More

New Directors | New Films

This past week, to honor the spirit of solidarity and offer our support to everyone quarantining at home, FEST started a campaign on our social networks (Facebook and Instagram) where we will be sharing... More

Pitching Forum

Good news everyone! We have extended our final date for the submission of the pitching forum.  So if you are in any of the following categories, be sure to submit your project. Fiction Feature Films... More

New Directors | New Films

Dear friends FEST and Family,  While the world faces a crisis of unprecedented times caused by the global pandemic of COVID-19, we at FEST are doing our part as agents of public safety and following the... More

New Directors | New Films

As we continue the preparations for FEST 2020, we start to unveil the industry program with our first confirmed Guests Speakers.  Lone Scherfig will be at FEST, from the 22nd to the 29th of June in Espinho,... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST has been busy! We are present at yet another edition of the Berlin International Film... More

Pitching Forum

Call for Projects for FEST - Pitching Forum 2020 is now open! Submit your project and get... More

New Directors | New Films

Starting today you can buy your accreditation for the 16th edition of FEST - New Directors... More

New Directors | New Films

We are glad to announce that the Call for Films period for FEST 2020 is officially open. We... More

New Directors | New Films

The 15th edition of FEST was a success! With more than 250 films, various activities and participants... More

New Directors | New Films

We reach the seventh day of FEST! More

New Directors | New Films

On the final stretch of FEST's 15th edition, we reveal this year's winners.... More

New Directors | New Films

We are now facing the last two days of FEST. For This Saturday we will be covering some of... More

New Directors | New Films

At the entrance of the weekend, FEST Training Ground continues with the fast-paced rhythm,... More

New Directors | New Films

We all know how important it is to master the way we work, collaborate and manage the people... More

New Directors | New Films

We have now arrived at day three of FEST. Today is the day we launch our Director's Hub section,... More

New Directors | New Films

Welcome to FEST 2019 - New Directors | New Films festival is about to start with a full daily... More

New Directors | New Films

Closing in on the 15th edition of FEST, Clifford De Spenser, Guillermo Garcia Ramos, Mariana... More

New Directors | New Films

It may not seem so, but 15 years of existence is a real triumph for a film festival. In this... More

New Directors | New Films

It is our pleasure to announce that Ritesh Batra, one of India's most exciting directors widely... More

Training Ground

With less than a month to FEST 2019, we take one more step to a truly remarkable line-up of... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST – New Directors | New Films Festival yet again lifts up its veil to reveal the cinema... More

Training Ground

We are almost a month away from FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival and FEST - Training... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival continues to unravel the cinema program for its 15th... More

Pitching Forum

No better way to continue the celebration of FEST’s 15 years than by announcing the selected... More

New Directors | New Films

A little more than a month away from FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival's takeoff, and... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST 2019 marks the symbolic date of the festival’s 15th edition. From the memories of the... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival is close to putting out the candles for its 15th... More

Training Ground

Stuart Dryburgh will be presenting a Masterclass at FEST - TG; and Carey Duffy, from Cooke... More

New Directors | New Films

As we walk steadily in the direction of FEST’s 15th birthday party celebrations, we start to... More

Training Ground

The industry experts first time at FEST will add to the festival’s industry program, that is... More

New Directors | New Films

On the latter Friday, 29th of March, FEST was at Escola Básica e Secundária Dr. Manuel Gomes... More

New Directors | New Films

We are very excited to introduce the Director’s Hub - a new platform to further expand networking... More

Training Ground

Marjane Satrapi, the author and director of “Persepolis”, is the most recent confirmation for... More

Training Ground

John Warhurst, Tim Cavagin and Nina Hartstone are the new confirmations on FEST’s 2019’s Training... More

New Directors | New Films

Just a few days after we announce the presence of Jonathan Morris in FEST 2019, who is coming... More

Pitching Forum

FEST – Pitching Forum end of submissions is almost around the corner! Do you have an amazing... More

Training Ground

We reveal two more speakers confirmed for FEST 2019’s Industry Program. Jonathan Morris, editor... More

Training Ground

We start to unveil the industry program with our first Guest Speaker: Tony Grisoni is coming... More

New Directors | New Films

With FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2019, the... More

New Directors | New Films

Now that FEST 2019 is getting into proper shape we can share with you some details of what... More

New Directors | New Films

In the last 15 year FEST grew from a small local film festival into an obligatory stop for... More

New Directors | New Films

Preparations for the 15th Anniversary of FEST are underway. At this point there’s a lot going... More

New Directors | New Films

Filmed in nine days and released in 1963, Francis Ford Coppola's “Dementia 13” leads us to... More

New Directors | New Films

For us, a very dear director, whose career has always been linked to FEST. Franziska Hoenisch... More

New Directors | New Films

The winners of FEST - New Directors | New Films 2018 have been announced. More

New Directors | New Films

The Mars Generation 10h30 | Cinema Casino "The Mars Generation" relaunches our attention... More

Pitching Forum

We have the list of winners for this year's edition of Pitching Forum, the section that allows... More

New Directors | New Films

From the quietness of the prairies, somewhere in Zambia, the chants and the cries of women... More

New Directors | New Films

A Portuguese by birth, a Londoner of habits, Pedro Lino studied art and design before dedicating... More

New Directors | New Films

On its third day out masterclass calendar streched with session occupying Centro Multimeios... More

New Directors | New Films

A 14 years old festival, still in its teenage years. Getting here wasn’t easy, there were inevitably... More

New Directors | New Films

It is always difficult for a teenager to deal with the feeling of being ‘weird’. Lisa Brühlmann’s... More

New Directors | New Films

Considering the theme of FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival 2018,  Borders, North Korea... More

New Directors | New Films

Hlynur Palmason | DEN, ISL | 100'   After the short film “Seven Boats” (2014), Hlynur Palmason,... More

New Directors | New Films

Born in Katowice, Poland, Alexandra Wesolowski studied political science at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität... More

Training Ground

The Training Ground program is officially closed! Just 3 days away from the beginning of FEST... More

New Directors | New Films

In this ever changing contemporary world the physical borders that separate all nations on... More

New Directors | New Films

After a year of traveling through several festivals of the international circle and analyzing... More

New Directors | New Films

  Today we announce the selected for two major short films competitive sections: Silver Lynx... More

Pitching Forum

We have the pleasure to announce the selected projects for FEST - Pitching Forum 2018. More... More

Training Ground

As time brings us closer to another edition of FEST - the 14th - we present you the preliminary... More

Training Ground

Our two most recent additions to the Training Ground speakers panel share one thing: both have... More

New Directors | New Films

A festival that aspires to discover the latest talent in filmmaking could never be kept too... More

Training Ground

There are 3 main sections of FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival, the Film Program, Training... More

Training Ground

We are so honoured to announce that the two time Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi is coming... More

New Directors | New Films

With sessions directed to three different age groups (below 6 yo, between 6 and 12 and below... More

New Directors | New Films

The beach marks the border between land and sea. Besides being the place where these two different... More

Training Ground

We start with Christopher Hampton, the highly acclaimed screenwriter who won the Oscar and... More

Training Ground

It’s 40 days until FEST kicks off and to show you how committed we are, we’ll give you 40 hours... More

New Directors | New Films

We are less than a month away from FEST, so we understand that the concerns with the trip may... More

Training Ground

Our latest confirmation, besides being the third Oscar winner amongst the Training Ground 2018... More

New Directors | New Films

We all have those musics that help us get through the day, the ones we recognize at the very... More

New Directors | New Films

In an edition dedicated to borders and ways to accept or go through them, a retrospective of... More

Training Ground

With May approaching fast this year’s Training Ground line-up is filling up quickly with good... More

Training Ground

Work in dance and movement in film can be extremely challenging. There are a host of details... More

Training Ground

We bring you another confirmation:an Italian editor with a very complete and highly achieved... More

New Directors | New Films

Although it is never the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a movie, aspect... More

Training Ground

Scandar Copti is coming to Espinho, bringing once again his workshop on Techniques For Directing... More

Training Ground

It's not every day we get to confirm such keynote speakers as these two:an Oscar Winner Scriptwriter... More

New Directors | New Films

A border is much more than a line where a place ends and the other starts: this is the motto... More

Training Ground

We are so very excited to bring you these news:Roman Coppola is coming to FEST -  Training... More

Pitching Forum

There are times when you need to make the world your oyster and show what you worth: preparing... More

New Directors | New Films

Shortcutz is an urban and international short films movement with implementation in several... More

Training Ground

With 18 weeks left until FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival, the Film Program, which is richer in quantity and quality than ever before, will reach its crucial period with less than 20 days for... More

New Directors | New Films

2017 was an important year for FEST in regards to the film programing, and everything else... More

Pitching Forum

Since we're packing up our things to go to Berlin we found it appropriate to have a throwback... More

New Directors | New Films

As it’s traditional around this time, the Berlin International Film Festival brings hundreds... More

Pitching Forum

The 2017 edition of FEST – Pitching Forum was the most sucessful one to date. It counted around... More

New Directors | New Films

The theme for the 2018 edition of FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival is Borders. Whether... More

Training Ground

Christmas is almost here and as gift aficionados we couldn’t pass the opportunity to offer... More

New Directors | New Films

A discussion arose at FEST headquarters, partially because it’s November, partially because... More

New Directors | New Films

The refugee crisis, homosexuality and pathological narcissism: this week we highlight the films... More

New Directors | New Films

From the story of a serial killer who, with the first snowfall, returns to kill, the connection... More

Training Ground

FEST is delighted to announce the return of one of its most illustrious guest speakers in the... More

New Directors | New Films

This week we highlight six films. To “The Queen of Spain” and “Al Berto”, films performed by... More

New Directors | New Films

We start off FEST 2018 with two good news.   The first one is a calendar note: In 2018, FEST... More

New Directors | New Films

With the end of the 13th edition of FEST - Festival New Filmmakers | New Cinema at sight, we take this opportunity to congratulate the winners of the film festival, announced at the Closing Session, which... More

And FEST is finished for this year! Eddy Joseph, Salomé Lamas and Jennifer Parker closed our... More

We would like to invite you to the closing ceremony of the 13th edtion of FEST - New Directors... More

  Amidst the features that make FEST so special year after year is Be Kind Rewind, a thematic... More

The sixth day of FEST couldn’t have done better! It was time for  Ed Lachman: Live commentary:... More

What not to miss today! More

FEST continues! On 23 June, many participants attended the Masterclass by Allan Starski. The... More

What not to miss today in FEST! More

FEST continues! Yesterday Ed Lachman's masterclass "Through The Lens: A DOP Perspective" was sold out, where the director of photography shared with the audience his experience and the strategies used... More

Training Ground

We talk acting, learning, and playing strong women with the Oscar-winning actress Melissa Leo. More

New Directors | New Films

It´s interesting to see how the animation and experimental formats have been constantly explored,... More

What not to miss today in FEST! More

The Highlight for 21th June was the masterclass by the film sculptor Brian Muir - Sculpting For Movies: Challenges of the Past and the Future. Gary Yershon was present to continue the Training Ground... More

New Directors | New Films

Surfing by day, films at night – if that sounds like your ideal lifestyle, you've come to the... More

What to see, hear and participate today at FEST! More

FEST has already started! The 20th of June featured the screening of Old Stone at Multimeios... More

New Directors | New Films

What to see, hear and participate today at FEST! More

New Directors | New Films

The 13th FEST could not have started better, with a sold out Centro Multimeios in Espinho for... More

New Directors | New Films

The 13th edition of FEST – New Directors, New Films Festival in Espinho is about to start.... More

Training Ground

The official programme for this year's edition of Training Ground is already closed. The line-up... More

Training Ground

As the festival draws near, more and more top experts confirm their presence at FEST Training Ground 2017. This time, we announce the presence of actor Nuno Lopes. More

New Directors | New Films

FEST recognized by EFFE - Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe. More

New Directors | New Films

The endless months of working and intense film watching have resulted in one of the most eclectic... More

New Directors | New Films

Our trip through this year's film program is reaching its end, but not without first revealing... More

New Directors | New Films

As it has been mentioned before, this year’s film program is perhaps the most provocative in... More

New Directors | New Films

As we continue through this voyage through this year’s selection, the time has come to reveal... More

New Directors | New Films

Today we reveal the remaining part of Silver Lynx Competition: our Short Fiction selection.... More

Training Ground

Only a few weeks away from FEST Training Ground, were delighted to announce the return of one... More

New Directors | New Films

Following yesterday's publication, we now proceed with the first take on the Silver Lynx. FEST’s... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST is as usual happening in Espinho, but not before making a quick stop in Oporto. On the... More

New Directors | New Films

Now that we are only four weeks away from the opening of the 13th edition of FEST – New Directors... More

Training Ground

Garyʼs career composing music for drama spans 40 years and encompasses scores for the leading... More

Training Ground

Iain Smith, who recently produced “Mad Max: Fury Road”, was born in Glasgow and graduated from... More

Training Ground

Ed Lachman is one of the most notorious DOPs of our generation. With a career that spans over... More

Training Ground

Richard Morrison is one of the most prolific designers of TV and film title sequences and channel... More

Training Ground

Allan Starski is one of the top Production Designers working today with more than 45 Production... More

New Directors | New Films

From an artist who used her art to defend what she believed in, to someone who unexpectedly... More

New Directors | New Films

This week we talk about a story about strength “Aquarius”, another about difficult family relations... More

New Directors | New Films

This week, our highlight goes to the expected “Saint Jorge”, directed by Marco Martins and... More

Training Ground

Fest is thrilled to announce Brian Muir’s presence at this year’s Training Ground. Brian Ian... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST 2016 speaker Ben Johnson is the CEO of Gruvi, a technology based media agency that helps... More

New Directors | New Films

The newest film of Dome Karukoski “Tom of Finland” was selected for the Tribeca Film Festival,... More

New Directors | New Films

Still in the Oscars aftermath, we recommend you three films that are premiering in Portugal.   Mal... More

New Directors | New Films

With the award ceremony for this year Oscars' this Sunday, we decided to do a TOP 10 from all... More

New Directors | New Films

At a time when race, immigration and women's issues are hot topics of the day, it is a happy... More

New Directors | New Films

Past participants from FEST have been leaving their imprint among many top festivals – from... More

New Directors | New Films

This week we highlight four films, among them the so awaited sequel of Trainspotting who arrives... More

New Directors | New Films

This week, we highlight films from Brazil, from Germany and from the United States.   Don’t... More

Training Ground

It is with great pleasure that we write to you today, from cold Berlin, on the first day of... More

New Directors | New Films

This week "Jackie" will première in Portugal – directed by Pablo Larraín, with Natalie Portman... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST is going to Berlin, from the 8th to the 15th of February. If you're around, you can meet... More

New Directors | New Films

This week we highlighted two feature films and one documentary, which will only premiere at... More

Pitching Forum

Turkish writer/director Ceylan Özgün Özçelik's debut feature INFLAME, that was at FEST -... More

New Directors | New Films

Oscars nominated are announced and now we’re only one month away to know who are the winners.... More

New Directors | New Films

We already know who are the nominees for the 88th Oscars' Cerimony, that happens on the 26th... More

New Directors | New Films

Europe has entered 2017 in what promises to be a particularly cold winter, with much of the... More

Pitching Forum

The submissions for Pitching Forum are now open. The event occurs at the same time as FEST... More

New Directors | New Films

This week we have less Portuguese premieres, contrasting to last week. So our highlight goes... More

New Directors | New Films

Right after the Golden Globes, and already with our eyes in the Oscars, we leave you with a... More

New Directors | New Films

The official selection of the Berlinale has been released. The festival happens in less than... More

New Directors | New Films

"Premiering this Week" will choose the best films that are premiering in Portugal, as the title... More

New Directors | New Films

  In the last month of the year, the FEST team chose the best feature films that premiered... More

New Directors | New Films

It is hard to think of Greek cinema without immediately being transported to the sick and... More

New Directors | New Films

The first 14 films present in the catalogue of the 67th edition of the Berlinale were announced... More

The film “9 Days – From My Window in Aleppo”, which was in FEST | New Directors New Films’... More

New Directors | New Films

© Isak Bodin Alfredsson     It is astounding to observe how much the documentary format... More

New Directors | New Films

  It's that time of the year again - vampires are out cruising for blood, black cats hissing... More

New Directors | New Films

 As we reach the middle of October it is time to reveal which young filmmaker we believe deserves... More

New Directors | New Films

The good folks at Cinephilia and Beyond have had their eyes wide open on the great series of... More

New Directors | New Films

As we kick of the preparations for the 13th edition of FEST it is hard, if not impossible,... More

New Directors | New Films

The film submission process for the 13th edition of FEST – New Directors | New Films Festival... More

New Directors | New Films

As FEST began showing its first signs of life back in 2004 it is hard not to look back at the... More

New Directors | New Films

It is hard not to get excited with the brand new teaser for “Tom of Finland”, the up coming... More

New Directors | New Films

Some would be intimidated by such a phenomenon, but we are quickly getting ready for the upcoming... More

New Directors | New Films

It has been recently announced that Kuba Czekaj's new film, “The Erlprince” is premiering in... More

New Directors | New Films

The San Sebastian International Film Festival kicks off today, and there is no need to dig... More

New Directors | New Films

After a flash publication of this year's winners list it is time to get to the details More

New Directors | New Films

  A week away from the official launch of the event, we are delighted to let you know our... More

Pitching Forum

For a second consecutive year FEST New Directors | New Films is collaborating with Filmarket Hub to offer the projects selected in the Pitching Forum a chance to find producers and co-producers on their... More

Training Ground

Cinematographer Remi Adefarasin will be at FEST Training Ground 2016 to share his extensive... More

New Directors | New Films

We are coming close to the end of this avalanche of revelations, but we still have a few chapters... More

New Directors | New Films

We return to the public announcement of our film program for this coming edition.  More

New Directors | New Films

As we enter June, and the event is only weeks away, we are delighted to let our Feature Film... More

New Directors | New Films

A new week calls for new announcements and we begin by revealing our extraordinary Short Fiction... More

Training Ground

The director of “Endgame” actually had a late start in his filmmaking career - before becoming... More

Training Ground

Halo’s senior Colorist Ross Baker is known as one of the hottest creatives on London’s post... More

New Directors | New Films

Before the weekend's arrival we unleash the 11 short documentary films that make up our Silver... More

New Directors | New Films

We continue revealing our film program gradually. This time around it is the chance to find... More

New Directors | New Films

After months of analyzing the over 2500 film submissions FEST received this year we have finally... More

Training Ground

It’s the first Sprocket Rocket Soho first event abroad, and it will happen at FEST! On the 25th of June SRS will present Flightpath talk "Ignition: Movie Beginnings". More

Training Ground

Béla Tarr is one of the most appraised directors today and is responsible for films that are... More

Training Ground

Mark Sanger is an Oscar winning film editor ("Gravity") with extensive experience in the industry.... More

Training Ground

Eddy Joseph has worked in over 80 films, with all the biggest names in the film business and has... More

Training Ground

Another big name confirmed for this year’s Training Ground: art director and production designer... More

Training Ground

Another heavyweight speaker has been confirmed for the Training Ground. We are pleased to announce... More

Training Ground

The Executive Master in Audiovisual Production and Management (MPXA) has opened inscriptions... More

Training Ground

Another heavyweight speaker has been confirmed for the Training Ground. We are pleased to announce... More

Pitching Forum

Envy, one of the biggest post-production houses in Europe is now a FEST partner. With several... More

New Directors | New Films

FEST announces a new partnership with CP – Comboios de Portugal (CP – Trains of Portugal). This... More

Pitching Forum

To add to the prize of three months of mentorship by a top expert, Pitching Forum now has... More

Training Ground

What to see, hear and participate today at FEST! More

New Directors | New Films

What to see, hear and participate today at FEST! More

Training Ground

What to see, hear and participate today at FEST! More

Training Ground

What to see, ear and participate today at FEST! More

Training Ground

What to see, ear and participate today at FEST! More

Pitching Forum

FEST announces, in partnership with Goldcrest Films- one of the biggest post-producer, producer... More

Training Ground

FEST proudly announces the return of Gareth Wiley to this year’s edition. The Golden Globe... More