Moinho Cine Fest
From Matosinhos to the world,
a water mill driven by the force of cinema.
Submit your film to the 2027 edition of the festival
Consult the full regulations for the 2027 edition.
About Moinho Cine Fest
It is an international film festival that has been running since 2019 and is directed by filmmaker André Almeida Rodrigues. It promotes contemporary cinematic creation, both national and international, presenting short‑form works in the nano, micro and short film categories, including films, video dance and music videos. Moinho Cine Fest has been awarded the EFFE Label 2026–2027, an initiative of the European Festivals Association supported by the European Commission and the European Parliament.
Frequently Asked Questions
What awards are given by the festival?
Moinho Cine Fest distinguishes several categories, awarding monetary prizes, trophies and certificates:
- Álvaro Martins – Best Film: EUR 300 + Trophy + Certificate
- Best National Film: EUR 200 + Trophy + Certificate
- Best International Film: EUR 200 + Trophy + Certificate
- Best Short Film: EUR 100 + Certificate
- Best Micro Film: EUR 100 + Certificate
- Best Nano Film: EUR 100 + Certificate
- M – Best Music Video or Video Dance: EUR 100 + Certificate
What submission categories are accepted by the festival?
Submissions are accepted in the following categories:
Short — Competition for Portuguese and international short films, music videos and video dance works, between 05:01 and 40:00 in duration, produced from 2025 onwards.
Micro — Competition for Portuguese and international micro films, music videos and video dance works, between 01:01 and 05:00 in duration, produced from 2025 onwards.
Nano — Competition for Portuguese and international nano films, music videos and video dance works, up to 01:00 in duration, produced from 2025 onwards
How do participation prize?
The festival management awards a Participation Prize calculated at a fixed rate of EUR 0.05 per second of film, excluding the duration of opening and closing credits, to all selected films. If a fee waiver is granted, the value of the waived submission fee is deducted from the participation prize amount.
How can I request a fee waiver?
To request a fee waiver, the participant must send an email indicating the work, the reason for the request, and the platform where they intend to submit the film.
The festival management reviews each request and reserves the right to accept or decline it.