Throughout the year, we follow the pulse of independent cinema through the Open Call – Film Observatory, which brings together hundreds of submissions from around the world.

Selected works are presented in screenings held throughout the year at the Fado Museum Auditorium in Alfama, a place for gathering, exchange and shared cinematic experience.

Films selected for these screenings go on to be showcased at the festival's flagship event: the Cinalfama LIFF — Lisbon International Film Festival.