Tier 3
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Encontros Festival de Cinema de Viana is a film event held in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, running from May 4 to May 13. It features screenings of feature films and short movies alongside an international cinema conference focused on education.
The main submission deadline for Encontros de Viana - Cinema e Vídeo is around 1 March 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Encontros de Viana - Cinema e Vídeo is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.
No premiere requirement. Encontros de Viana - Cinema e Vídeo accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Encontros de Viana - Cinema e Vídeo takes place in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
Encontros de Viana - Cinema e Vídeo is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Encontros de Viana - Cinema e Vídeo through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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