Tier 2
Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival
Lisboa, Portugal
- Submission deadline
- 1 June 2027
- Entry fee
- Free early, then EUR 5
- Premiere
- National premiere required
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Experimental
Last verified 24 August 2026
About Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival
The Doclisboa is the XXIV International Film Festival held in Lisbon, Portugal.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Win Best Short Film to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival is around 1 June 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
How much does it cost to submit to Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival?
Submitting to Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival costs Free early, then EUR 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival require a premiere?
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Is Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival held?
Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival takes place in Lisboa, Portugal.
Is Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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