General Info
When will the next festival take place?
The 14th edition of Doclisboa – International Film Festival will take place from Thursday 20th to Sunday 30th October 2016.
When will the full programme for the 2016 edition be announced?
The full programme will be announced in September 2016 on this website. Keep checking our news feed, Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date.
Where can I find the information about ticket sales and prices?
This information will be available on the website in September.
I am a filmmaker. How do I enter my film?
If you want to enter your film, all the necessary information can be found on our regulations or submissions page.
Tickets
When will ticket sales start?
Tickets are available between September and October. Please Keep checking our news feed, Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date.
Are there any (free) activities that I do not need to purchase tickets for?
Absolutely. The programme lists the activities that are free (please note that for some free activities you might need to acquire a ticket).
Are there any passes or multiple-screening tickets?
Yes. Doclisboa has three kinds of vouchers (for 3, 10 and 20 tickets) for films in all the sessions at a reduced price.
Programme
Are the films subtitled? In which languages?
All the films in Doclisboa are subtitled in both English and Portuguese when they are not spoken in one of these languages. In that case, they will be either subtitled in English or Portuguese.
Where can I find information about the films?
The programme will be available online in September with all the information concerning synopsis, credits and other details. Also in September you can check the screenings dates, times and locations on our Programme page as well on the physical Programmes available at different locations throughout Lisbon.
I am a filmmaker. How do I enter my film?
If you want to enter your film, all the necessary information can be found on our regulations or submissions page.
My film is still unfinished, can I submit it?
Yes, you can. When you submit, please write to us or leave a note on FilmFestivaLife indicating that the work is still in progress. Nevertheless, the film needs to be completed to be screened in case of selection. For more information regarding submission, please check our regulations or submissions page.