Tier 2
Lisboa, Portugal
Last verified 7 May 2026
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Win Best Short Film to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
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.
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.
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
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.
Doclisboa - Lisbon International Documentary Film Festival takes place in Lisboa, Portugal.
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