An annual celebration of cinema in the beach town of Lavra in Portugal. Sister festival of the River Bend Film Festival in Goshen, IN, United States.
The Ocean Coast Film Festival is a competitive festival that showcases independent films from all over the world and provides a platform for filmmakers to meet other like-minded people.
Just 15 kilometers north of the city of Porto, winner of the Best European Destination award in 2017, the OCFF will quickly become a favorite among travelling filmmakers.
'Anartem - Cultural Non-Profit' is the promoter of this event.
Total Prize Value: $5000
Award List 2020:
- Best Short Film (OCFF Main Award)
the winner of this award receives a $900 certificate to the learning platform Evenant.
- Jordon Hodges Award for Best Short Drama
the winner of this award receives a $700 certificate to the learning platform Evenant.
- Tim Richardson Award for Best Comedy Short
the winner of this award receives a $700 certificate to the learning platform Evenant.
- Best Documentary Short
the winner of this award receives a $700 certificate to the learning platform Evenant.
- Best Portuguese Short
the winner of this award receives a $700 certificate to the learning platform Evenant.
- Best Student Short
the winner of this award receives a $500 certificate to the learning platform Evenant.
- Best Animation Short
the winner of this award receives a $400 certificate to the learning platform Evenant.
- Best Local School/Institution Film
the winner of this award receives a $400 certificate to the learning platform Evenant.
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Benefits for filmmakers who get selected:
- 2 VIP filmmaker badges that give full access to all screenings and events
- Potential for one-on-one meetings with other filmmakers and industry professionals