Mockumentaries and Forgotten Gems
First highlights of the 23nd edition of IndieLisboa 2026 In partnership with the Portuguese Film Archive, IndieLisboa presents this year’s “This Is Not a Documentary” Retrospective, dedicated to the mockumentary—a genre that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. In the Director’s Cut section, we revisit the past with a contemporary perspective through a selection […]
IndieJunior: a place for sharing, leisure, and connection
IndieJúnior is the IndieLisboa section for children, schools, and families, where cinema is discovered as a space for sharing, leisure, and connection, nurturing audiences from 6 months to 15 years old. The program, organized by age groups, combines films and themes that stimulate imagination, empathy, and critical thinking, offering shared experiences with adults, and activities […]
Sections in collaboration with European networks
ESFN The European Short Film Network (ESFN) was founded in 2018 to promote and strengthen European short films. The network consists of six festivals, including IndieLisboa and five others in Germany, the Netherlands, Croatia, Austria, and Sweden. In 2026, the ESFN ventures into expanded cinema with an immersive installation by Spanish artist Luis Macías. In […]
Early Bird Booklets Now on Sale for IndieLisboa 2026
Starting March 16, 100 Early Bird booklets are now available for the 23rd edition of IndieLisboa at a special price. Each booklet includes 10 ticket vouchers, which can be used for festival screenings, featuring over 200 films in its program. Those who purchase an Early Bird booklet will also receive a voucher for one month […]
Open Call Smart7 Jury
IndieLisboa is selecting a higher education student to join the Smart7 Jury, representing the festival in the 2026 edition of this European initiative. We are looking for higher education students in the final stages of their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the areas of Arts and Humanities, Communication, Cinema, Cultural Studies, or Social Sciences, with […]
These are the selected projects for IndieLisboa Lab 2026
IndieLisboa Lab is a mentoring workshop for film and audiovisual projects, created within the IndieLisboa Festival in partnership with Project Paradiso, which in 2026 will once again provide a stage for new film talent. This film writing lab is led by Fernanda Polacow and focuses on the development of projects with non-normative characters, seeking to […]
The IndieLisboa trophy: creativity and sustainability in collaboration
The trophies for the 23rd edition of IndieLisboa are already being produced and are the result of a collaboration between the festival, BOATO Woodworking Projects, and FabLab Lisboa (Fabrication Laboratory), involving various entities from the maker ecosystem. The project was conceived and initially prototyped at FabLab Lisboa, whose mission focuses on prototyping and supporting the […]
IndieLisboa 2026 Volunteering: be part of the festival
IndieLisboa returns from April 30 to May 10 and is once again accepting applications for its volunteer program. Every year, the festival is built with the contribution of a diverse community that chooses to actively participate in its organization. Volunteering at IndieLisboa is a formative and immersive experience, designed for those who want to learn […]
Early Bird accreditations for IndieLisboa 2026 now available
Starting today, March 2, film professionals can secure their place at the festival, which returns between April 30 and May 10, 2026, to celebrate the best of independent cinema. Industry accreditations ensure access to professional activities and festival screenings (subject to availability, with the exception of the opening ceremony and some special screenings). On the […]