Monstra 2024 | Open Call for entries

Monstra 2024 is inviting artists to submit their animation film for next year's competitive sections.


June 20, 2023
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After an unforgettable edition in March this year, with over 400 films and 60.000 spectators, MONSTRA | Lisbon Animation Festival is now preparing to break every record in 2024. Between March 7 to 17 next year, the festival returns with several retrospectives, curated sessions, world and Portuguese premieres, and a special focus on a guest country: this time, Ireland.

You can now submit your latest animation film to run for our competitive sections, listed below. The films must contain an animated sequence corresponding to a minimum of 60% of the total running time. We welcome animations from all over the globe and in any technique.

International Competitions

  • Feature Films
  • Short Films
  • Student Short Films
  • Super Short Films
  • Short Films for Children and Youth (MONSTRINHA)
  • Perspectives

Portuguese Competition

  • Portuguese Short Films (SPA / Vasco Granja)
  • Submissions for the Portuguese Competition are running until January 14, 2024.

Deadline: 15 October 2023

Register here