We accept fiction films of any genre up to 20 minutes. All content that is submitted in a language other than English is required to have English subtitles included.
All films must be submitted on NTSC DVD or PAL or as an online screener. We do NOT screen films in any other format.
No porn content.
We reserve the right to promote your film via our social media channels or website. This may include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
In regards to intellectual property, you are fully responsible for the copyrights of any images, music, sound or graphics contained in your entry.
By submitting your film to the LISFF you agree that you have read and accepted rules of the festival.
LISFF is hereby granted the right to utilise an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes.
The selection committees’ and juries’ decisions are final. Lisboeta International Short Film Festival reserves the right to make any necessary changes in regulations or scheduling. There is no refund, once an entry payment has been processed.
Films that have been completed prior to April 30, 2022 are not eligible to submit to the competition category of the festival.