# Kinoforum festival winners and Oscar 2027 preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/film-festivals-in-so-paulo
> Updated: 2026-08-31T21:33:47.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 3.

The 37th Kinoforum – International Short Film Festival concluded in late August 2026, celebrating a diverse program of 260 short films from over 50 countries. Following the death of founder Zita Carvalhosa, the festival introduced the Zita Carvalhosa Prize to support debuting Brazilian filmmakers; Diego Benevides won the inaugural award for ‘Imagem Imaginada’. Other notable winners included ‘Diálogo Bulbul’, which received the ‘Prêmio Revelação’, and ‘Diu’ by Camila Schincaglia, which earned the Abraccine Prize. The animation ‘O Jardim’ was awarded the Kaiser Trophy, while TV Cultura recognized ‘Theo’ with an Acquisition Prize and gave an Honorable Mention to ‘Entre Mães’.

Parallel to these festival results, the Brazilian film industry has begun preparations for the 2027 Oscars. The Academia Brasileira de Cinema has identified 15 eligible films for the Best International Feature category, including ‘Cinco Tipos de Medo’ directed by Bruno Bini and the political thriller ‘A Conspiração Condor’. A shortlist of six titles is expected on September 9, with the official Brazilian representative scheduled to be announced on September 16.

Other regional developments include the Festival do Rio, which has selected 101 Brazilian productions for its Première Brasil showcase, and the São Paulo International Film Festival, which is preparing for its 50th anniversary with an opening screening of James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’.

## Claims

- The 37th Kinoforum announced its winners during a ceremony at the Cinemateca Brasileira. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The festival introduced the Zita Carvalhosa Prize to honor the festival's founder. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Diego Benevides won the Zita Carvalhosa Prize for the film ‘Imagem Imaginada’, receiving R$ 20,000. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The ‘Prêmio Revelação’ was awarded to the film ‘Diálogo Bulbul’ directed by Nicole Mendes and others. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The festival featured 211 films from more than 50 countries. (single source)
- Alex Reis won the Canal Brasil de Curtas acquisition prize for ‘Morto Não’, receiving R$ 15,000. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Brazilian cinema highlights Oscar contenders and festival winners

Brazil's film industry highlights include 15 candidates for the 2027 Oscar Best International Feature, winners from the 37th Kinoforum festival, and selections for the Festival do Rio.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kinoforum-international-short-film-festival-announces-2026-winners

### 2026-08-19: Kinoforum festival returns to São Paulo with 260 short films

The 37th Kinoforum International Short Film Festival in São Paulo features 260 free screenings from 58 countries and introduces a new award in honor of founder Zita Carvalhosa.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kinoforum-festival-returns-to-so-paulo-with-260-short-films

### 2026-08-14: São Paulo to host Kinoforum and PERIFERICU film festivals

São Paulo is set to host two major film events in 2026: the 37th Kinoforum, featuring 260 international short films, and the second PERIFERICU festival, celebrating peripheral and TLGB+ culture.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-to-host-kinoforum-and-perifericu-film-festivals

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