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attracted 355 entries, TAP is How to apply? and will run until May 31, 2025,
launching the second edition In order to compete, films must through the FilmFreeway platform
of the festival, reinforcing its be no longer than 30 minutes (link). The registration fee is $10
commitment to promoting and must have a connection (payable in US dollars only).
Portuguese culture and emerging to Portugal, whether through
international film talent. landscapes, language, people, or After submission, the pre-
With two categories in culture. This means that in order selection phase takes place from
competition—Fiction and to be eligible for the competition, June 1 to 30, and a shortlist of
Documentaries— the initiative short films must have been filmed 10 films per category will be
is also an opportunity for new in part in Portugal and/or focus on evaluated by a jury composed
voices in cinema, especially those Portuguese culture. of professionals from the film
who really know how to look at According to the rules, short industry, including renowned
our country. This connection to films produced between March 1, film critics and actors, such as
Portugal is, in fact, the creative 2024, and April 30, 2025, will be Rui Pedro Tendinha and Sandra
anchor of the festival. accepted. Registration is now open Balacó, to ensure a thorough and

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