Aimed at students of the Degree in Digital Arts and Multimedia, this masterclass proposes a reflection on the role of film festivals as a launching pad for new filmmakers. The co-director of FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival, Fernando Vasquez, will discuss strategies for increasing the likelihood of selection at festivals, the importance of investment in this circuit and the distribution opportunities that can arise from it.

The session also includes a presentation of FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival, a film festival that promotes new directors. The festival takes place annually in Espinho and includes the Training Ground, a training event with leading experts in the field of cinema.