CineEco – Serra da Estrela International Environmental Film Festival

The published prize structure includes the Grande Prémio Ambiente for international features; the international short and medium-length award; the Camacho Costa award for Portuguese-language features; the Portuguese-language short and medium-length award; the Panorama Regional award; and an award for fiction, non-fiction and animation films of up to ten minutes. Additional distinctions recognize environmental anthropology, environmental education, animated shorts, the value of water and the youth award. The 2026 regulations provide cash awards, trophies and diplomas, and allow honorable mentions. Award conditions are determined by the regulations for each edition.

The published 2026 participation rules cover films addressing environmental issues, including fiction, documentary, animation, experimental work and visual art. International and Portuguese-language competitions distinguish features from short and medium-length work; separate sections cover the Serra da Estrela regional panorama and films of up to ten minutes. Submission is through the designated online platforms and requires film stills, a synopsis in the original language and English, and acceptance of the participation rules. Selected films require screening and promotional materials, director and producer information, and screening authorization. Films must not have burned-in subtitles; non-English films require an English subtitle file or transcript. Portuguese subtitles are supplied when available. The organizer may include submitted films in non-competitive screenings and educational, non-commercial festival extensions during the following twelve months. Edition-specific eligibility dates, fees and deadlines are set by the applicable participation regulations.