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You hear it all the time. Portugal has 300 days of sun. Endless blue skies. Warm light. Golden evenings. And then you arrive in January: It rains for three days straight. The sky turns grey. The cobblestones are soaked. You start wondering if someone mixed this place up with somewhere else. So what is it actually like filming here in winter? First, yes. It rains. Especially in the north. This year Central and Southern Portugal were hit hard with multiple storms. Weeks can go

Coming to Portugal for a shoot isn’t about locking everything down the moment you arrive. It’s about giving the story space to settle. The pace is slower, the light changes subtly throughout the day, and locations tend to reveal themselves through small details rather than big gestures. When you stop trying to control every moment and start paying attention, the place begins to support the story in quiet, unexpected ways.

As the year comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what I noticed while following Portugal’s creative and filmmaking scene—what surprised me, what felt meaningful, and what I’m curious to see next.

Lisbon recently played host to Tribeca Festival Lisboa , and the city was buzzing with creative energy. From October 30 to November 1 , the festival brought filmmakers, storytellers, and audiences together for a few days of screenings, conversations, and live events that blended global and local perspectives in a really engaging way. Big names like Kim Cattrall, Giancarlo Esposito, and Meg Ryan  were part of this year’s lineup, joining panels and discussions that drew plenty

I just spotted something in the news that really feels like part of the next chapter for filmmaking in Portugal — Green Film Lab 2025  is coming to Lisbon November 7–9. The lab is all about sustainable production: drafting sustainability plans, going through certification, and exploring how to make shoots that leave less of a footprint. It’s run in English and open to international participants, too. Portugal Film Commission Why I’m excited about this: Portugal already has a

There’s a lot happening right now in Portugal’s film industry, and it’s exciting to see how much attention the country is getting on the...

Tribeca Festival Lisboa is getting ready for its second edition this fall, running from October 30 to November 1. And it’s shaping up to...

If you’ve got plans to shoot drone footage in Portugal this year, there are a few updates worth knowing. Portugal’s stunning coastlines,...

Big news today: Magellan , an epic historical drama directed by Filipino auteur Lav Diaz , just premiered in the Cannes Premiere section...

Just in: Turismo de Portugal  has scored silver and bronze awards  at the prestigious New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2025 ,...

Big moves in European filmmaking: Netflix has officially opened its first permanent production hub in Europe , and it's just next door in...

It’s been an exciting week for Portugal’s film scene! At the 78th Cannes Film Festival , Portuguese talent showed up strong—and left with...

Big congrats to Portuguese 3D film director Renato Marques , who just picked up an Emmy Award  for his work on the VR experience of For...

The IndieLisboa International Film Festival  returns to Lisbon from May 1 to May 11, 2025 , marking its 22nd edition. This renowned...

Portugal honored as Guest of Honor at the 2025 Guadalajara International Film Festival, highlighting its rising global influence in...

Big news in the world of entertainment—and even bigger news for Portugal’s growing film industry. Portuguese football legend Cristiano...

Applications are now open for the 2025 PIC Portugal Cash Rebate Program—an exciting film incentive offering up to 30% back!

Portugal is quickly becoming one of Europe’s top filmmaking destinations. With expanded film incentives, diverse locations, and internationa

The 45th edition of the Fantasporto Film Festival lit up Porto with international talent, award-winning films, and a celebration of fantasti