Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca took place on the island of Mallorca, in an event that succeeds Conecta Fiction & Entertainment on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. Over the course of four days, the international market featured networking opportunities and training activities focused on the audiovisual sector.

The Portugal Film Commission once again participated in what is widely regarded as the world’s leading market for the film industry, in an edition that brought together around 16.000 participants from more than 140 countries.

The 23rd edition of IndieLisboa - International Film Festival took place from 30 April to 10 May, and the Portugal Film Commission once again partnered with the festival’s industry programme, reinforcing its presence at the event.

"Banzo", the feature film by Margarida Cardoso supported by the Cash Rebate Incentive, won ten awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography.

Lisbon hosted the first edition of Content Europe, a strategic market for the audiovisual industry that brought together around 900 professionals from across the world. The Portugal Film Commission (PFC) played a central role in the event, reaffirming Portugal as one of Europe's most competitive destinations for international production.

By participating in the event, the Portugal Film Commission had the opportunity to engage in Industry Meetings with international professionals from the sector, particularly Latin American producers interested in co-production opportunities with Portugal and in the new SCRI.PT incentive programme.

The Portugal Film Commission was an Industry Partner of this inaugural edition, with highlights including a panel on Portugal, its ability to attract international productions, and its growing role as a hub for projects focused on technology and innovation.

From 24 to 26 March, the Portugal Film Commission took part in the Series Mania Forum, an international market dedicated to TV series that brought together around 5,000 professionals. The team hosted a meeting table in the Delegates’ Hall and organised a networking breakfast that kicked off the second day of the event.

The Ibero-American Film Commission Network (IBEROFIC) announced this week the formation of its Board of Directors. Ana Marques, Executive Director of the Portugal Film Commission, has joined the organisation’s leadership, reaffirming Portugal’s role within the Ibero-American context.

Portugal Film Commission's participation in the 29th edition of MAFIZ strengthened Portugal's positioning in the Ibero-American audiovisual market.

The workshop brought together around 45 participants from 32 countries, marking the beginning of an eight-month programme dedicated to the development of documentary projects.

The Portugal Film Commission is an Industry Partner of the event, which will take place in the Portuguese capital from 13 to 15 April at the EPIC SANA Lisboa hotel. The team will be present at several moments of the programme, with particular highlight on the panel “Portugal on Screen: A High-Growth Market for Streamers & Global Content Players”.

The list of the six projects admitted to the 2025 Cash Refund Incentive was published on Wednesday, 11 March, by the Portuguese Institute of Film and Audiovisual (ICA).

From 18 to 23 April, Portugal will have a stand at the Guadalajara Film Market, with this year’s edition taking place at the Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas and the Cineteca FICG. Portugal thus continues its participation in what is the oldest film festival in Mexico, after having been Guest of Honour in 2025.

The EFM, the industry event of the Berlin International Film Festival, returned to the German capital from 12 to 18 February. Portugal was present with a stand hosted by the Portuguese Institute of Film and Audiovisual (ICA) and the Portugal Film Commission, which served as a meeting point for Portuguese professionals.

Figueira da Foz won the EUFCN Location Award 2025, a prize decided by public vote and presented by the EUFCN. The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the Radisson Collection Berlin, on the sidelines of the European Film Market (EFM).

Around 20 technicians from the municipalities of the Historical Villages of Portugal Network took part in the session, where questions were addressed and suggestions and good practices were shared, helping to streamline procedures and enhance the conditions of these territories.

Loulé hosted the first edition of the Ibero-American Animation Market – MAIA, which took place between January 21 and 23 and was attended by the Portugal Film Commission, reinforcing the institutional commitment to the development and internationalization of Portugal’s animation sector.

The application was submitted by the Portugal Film Commission, highlighting the city’s central role in "Broken Spies", a series supported by Pic Portugal - Cash Rebate Incentive. Until 30 January, the public can vote online for the EUFCN Audience Location Award 2025.

Over the two days of the market, Portugal Film Commission met with professionals interested in learning more about the conditions Portugal offers as a filming and production destination.

Transparency, ethical conduct and response times are among the topics addressed in this survey, which is confidential and anonymous. Responses may be submitted until 8 December.

Participants will gain in-depth insight into European documentary production and explore various possibilities for partnership and coproduction. The workshop will focus on the development of documentary projects and is aimed at industry professionals based in Portugal.

Around 95 participants attended the Forum, which combined pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with informal networking moments, allowing for the exchange of experiences, the identification of common interests and the exploration of coproduction opportunities.

Ana Marques, Executive Director of the Portugal Film Commission, took part in the seminar, presenting the work developed to promote the country as a leading destination for film and audiovisual productions, as well as the Pic Portugal production incentives.

The participants included producers, directors, screenwriters, sustainability consultants and representatives of film commissions, who gathered at Heden Alvalade, the venue that hosted the initiative.

In recent years, Portugal has established itself as an international destination for film and audiovisual production. This recognition has been strengthened by the creation of the Tourism and Cinema Support Fund, as well as by a strategic effort to promote the sector among key industry players and international events.

The programme included a networking coffee hosted by the Portugal Film Commission which, together with several one-on-one meetings held over the four days, helped strengthen the goal of fostering partnerships and co-productions with the Brazilian market and other international participants.

In partnership with WPP Portugal, the Portugal Film Commission’s podcast brought together filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter Matīss Kaža, who joined journalist Martin Dale for a conversation on Friday, 31 October.

The Portugal Film Commission once again collaborated with Doclisboa – International Film Festival, reinforcing its presence in this year’s edition through several initiatives within the festival’s industry programme.

The Portuguese stand was shared with APIT, RTP, SIC and TVI. The joint space served to promote international co-productions, showcase national talent and highlight Portugal as a competitive destination for filming and post-production.

The Shooting Locations Marketplace hosted 1.581 business meetings involving participants from 24 countries. The Portugal Film Commission team met with more than 20 international industry professionals, including location managers, scouts and producers.

Curated by Carole Desbarats, this edition focused on the role of the producer in the process of creating a series, from the writing stage to their relationship with other key creative players. The discussions also addressed the influence of series on society and politics, the roles of screenwriters, producers and broadcasters, as well as issues related to distribution and transmission.

Environmental sustainability has been established as one of the main pillars of action for the Portugal Film Commission. On the occasion of the National Sustainability Day, we highlight a resource designed to raise awareness within the sector and encourage the adoption of sustainable practices.

The Portugal Film Commission’s Directory of Entities is a key tool for international professionals to discover companies, associations, and individuals active in Portugal’s film and audiovisual sector.

In 2025, the second phase of applications for the Pic Portugal – Cash Rebate Incentive will open on September 29 at 10:00 am and will close on October 29 at 6:00 pm (Lisbon time).

The event is aimed at companies working on audiovisual and film projects, across all genres and formats, with projects in development or seeking partners for coproduction.

With the aim of fostering international dialogue and reinforcing ties between Portugal and Brazil, the Portugal Film Commission stood out through a workshop on funding opportunities for Brazilian audiovisual projects and through the active participation of Ana Marques in several debates and roundtables.

Ana Marques, Executive Director of the Portugal Film Commission, took part as a speaker during the forum Noronha2B and as a participant in the institutional and business meetings held throughout the programme.

Applications are now open for the Green Film Lab, a TorinoFilmLab initiative taking place in Portugal with the support of the Portugal Film Commission and the Portuguese Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual (ICA).

In 2025, the Pic Portugal incentives took on a dedicated presence at the festival, through a session included in the Industry Program, held this Wednesday. “Producing with Incentives: Cash Rebate in Practice” was the title of the masterclass.

After Portugal having been the focus country at the previous edition, the country returned to the spotlight in one of the event’s panel discussions, featuring Ana Marques, Executive Director of the Portugal Film Commission, and Victor Lamadrid, Secretary General of the Spain Film Commission.

Between films in competition and an extended retrospective, the programme featured 38 Portuguese films, including fiction shorts and features, animation and documentary.

The Portugal Film Commission took part in the latest edition of the Marché du Film, further strengthening Portugal’s position as a competitive and attractive destination for international film and audiovisual productions.

The 2025 Sophia Awards once again celebrated national cinema, with several productions supported by the Pic Portugal – Cash Rebate Incentive receiving distinctions in some of the most prestigious categories of the Portuguese Film Academy awards.

The regulation outlining the conditions for this financial support has been updated to cover the development of environmental sustainability plans carried out by specialised consultants. It also includes the hiring of auditing services aimed at obtaining green shooting certification or sustainability certification for other initiatives within the film and audiovisual sector.

As part of the Series Mania Forum, the Portugal Film Commission hosted a networking event entitled Portugal – Meet the Producers. Distributors, executive producers, screenwriters and sales agents were among the international participants in this meeting.

The Portugal Film Commission once again participated in MAFIZ – Málaga Festival Industry Zone, which took place from 17 to 21 March in Spain. Portugal had a stand in the industry section of the Málaga Festival, which welcomed around a thousand participants from 63 countries.

"Filming in Alentejo and Elvas" was the theme of a discussion held at the Centro Artístico Elvense last Saturday, 22 March. The event explored the region’s potential as a filming destination and the importance of establishing a local film office.

In 2025, the Portugal Film Commission once again partnered with the Do(C)ôa Nature Film Festival, an event dedicated to promoting natural, ecological, and cultural values, as well as environmental awareness and tourism in the Greater Côa Valley.

The application period for the Pic Portugal – Cash Rebate Incentive will begin on March 31 at 10:00 AM. This incentive supports film, audiovisual, and VOD productions, whether national, international, or co-productions.

Hundreds of industry professionals from around the world visited the stand of the Portuguese Film and Audiovisual Institute (ICA) at the Gropius Bau, where they had the opportunity to meet with the Portuguese delegation and learn more about the Pic Portugal incentives.

Portugal has been announced as the Guest of Honour at this year’s edition of the Guadalajara International Film Festival, which will take place from June 6 to 14. The announcement was made this Sunday at the stand of the CAACI at the European Film Market (EFM).