santa maria da feira film festival
Thorn, Portugal
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Curtas Vila do Conde
Vila do Conde, Portugal · Est. 1993 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Vila do Conde, Portugal
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 33 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Teatro Municipal Vila do Conde
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival, founded in 1993 in Vila do Conde, Portugal, is one of the country’s most prestigious festivals and an OSCAR®-qualifying event. It is notable for its strong focus on short films and for championing contemporary, innovative cinema across fiction, documentary, animation, experimental work, and music videos, making it an important stop on the European film festival circuit.[2][6]
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+58 pts)
- 33 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Teatro Municipal Vila do Conde
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (4 refs, 4 languages)
- 5 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
1993
Venue
Teatro Municipal Vila do Conde
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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