Short fiction, animation, documentary or experimental films from Portugal or Belgium in the early stages of development are pitched to international producers, programmers, sales agents, and distributors. Representatives of these projects will then have a personalised schedule of one-to-one meetings with the professionals in attendance. The best project is also awarded by an independent jury. This activity aims to foster co-production between production companies from different countries and promote collaborations with various industry professionals. In Development is organised in collaboration with Wallonie Bruxelles Images and Flanders Image.

Open to all Industry accreditation holders.

This initiative prepares directors and producers of the short films selected for the In Development activity to present their projects in public in a succinct, interesting, and effective way. By promoting a good command of communication tools, the workshop will help establish contacts between film professionals and boost co-productions. The Pitching Workshop is organised in collaboration with Wallonie Bruxelles Images and Flanders Image.

Open to representatives of projects selected for In Development.

These are private screenings of short films from Portugal or Belgium in post-production or already completed which are looking for their world premiere. Aimed at international programmers, sales agents, distributors, and broadcasters, this activity encourages the circulation of new films at festivals, television networks and streaming platforms. The Industry Screenings are organised in collaboration with Agência – Portuguese Short Film Agency, Wallonie Bruxelles Images and Flanders Image.

By invitation only.

Meet the Festivals is an opportunity for directors, producers, sales agents, and film schools to meet with programmers from the most important international festivals which hold short film competitions. This activity facilitates encounters and dialogue between creators and programmers, presents the specificities of each event and promotes the screening of films on the international circuit.

Subject to registration.

The Industry Pass is aimed at professionals in the film and audiovisual industry who wish to attend the exclusive events of Curtas Pro (20 to 22 July 2026) at the 34th Curtas Vila do Conde. This accreditation gives access to: