Applications are now open for film submissions to the 24th edition of IndieLisboa – International Film Festival. In 2027, the festival will take place from 29 April to 9 May in Lisbon, at various venues across the city.
Applications are open for feature-length and short films across a wide range of genres.
There are three submission periods. The deadline for film submissions is 18 December 2026 (with some exceptions).
Early Bird | 3 August to 14 September 2026
international short films: €20
international feature films: €30
Portuguese short and feature films: free
IndieJúnior (children’s and youth film section): €10
Regular Deadline | 15 September to 18 November 2026
international short films: €25
international feature films: €50
national short films: €5
national feature films: €10
IndieJúnior (children’s and youth film section): €17
Late Deadline | 19 November to 18 December 2026
international short films: €30
international feature films: €50 with deadline waiver (only for films completed after 1 November)
national short films: €5
National feature films: €10
IndieJúnior (children’s and youth film section): €25
For further information and to submit your films, please see the regulations here.