Brazilian film festivals announce new programming and registration updates

Several Brazilian film festivals have announced upcoming programming and registration updates. The 21st Fest Aruanda has extended registration for its Caleidoscópio Universitário Short Film Showcase, which is dedicated to films produced by students of the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). The festival is scheduled to take place from December 2 to 10, 2026.

Frame7 Cinema will open film submissions for the 2027 edition of the Mostra Livre de Cinema on October 1, 2026. This international festival aims to decentralize film exhibition by bringing Brazilian and international works to 50 cities in the interior of São Paulo.

In Florianópolis, the Mostra de Cinema Infantil is celebrating its 25th anniversary. From October 9 to 31, the event will feature 137 national and international films, alongside workshops, debates, and masterclasses. The anniversary program includes a retrospective and a closing performance by the musical duo Palavra Cantada.