# Film festivals in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/film-festivals-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-18T21:00:55.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3.

Various film festivals are being held across Brazil, focusing on specialized themes such as genre cinema, childhood, and social identity.

In São Paulo, the 17th CineFantasy festival features 70 films spanning fantasy, horror, and science fiction, including the Brazilian premiere of the documentary ‘Occupy Cannes’. Additionally, the 9th Ciranda de Filmes returns to the city with a focus on childhood and education, highlighting the Brazilian animation ‘Papaya’.

Further programming includes the EducAção International Film Festival in Curitiba, which showcases films produced in educational settings, and the upcoming fourth edition of the Fim Cine – International Women in Cinema Festival in São Paulo, which invites submissions from female filmmakers.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Film festivals in São Paulo and Curitiba highlight women and education

Two film festivals are arriving in Brazil: the Fim Cine festival in São Paulo, focusing on women filmmakers, and the EducAção festival in Curitiba, centered on education and audiovisual preservation.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/film-festivals-in-so-paulo-and-curitiba-highlight-women-and-education

### 2026-09-01: Ciranda de Filmes returns to São Paulo with focus on childhood

The 9th Ciranda de Filmes festival returns to São Paulo this September, featuring over 50 films, including the acclaimed Brazilian animation 'Papaya' by Priscilla Kellen.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ciranda-de-filmes-returns-to-so-paulo-with-focus-on-childhood

### 2026-08-26: CineFantasy festival returns to São Paulo for 17th edition

The 17th CineFantasy festival arrives in São Paulo from September 1–6, featuring 70 films from 24 countries with free admission and online streaming options.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cinefantasy-festival-returns-to-so-paulo-for-17th-edition

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