The 15th edition of Filmambiente is around the corner!! 

From September 23rd to October 2nd, 2026, Rio de Janeiro will host the best and most awarded Brazilian and international films; documentaries, animations, fiction films in live screenings, many with the presence of their filmmakers to Q&As after presentations. There will also be Debates with experts, Master Classes, Special Screenings for children, young people, and people with disabilities and in vulnerable situations. And online screenings (geo-blocked to Brazil).

On JANUARY 5th, SUBMISSIONS for the 15th edition of Filmambiente will be open for the following categories: Brazilian Documentary Feature film (over 60 min), International Documentary Feature Film (over 60 min), Animation and Fiction Shorts, and Documentary Shorts (up to 20 min). 

To participate in the competitive sections, films must have been produced within the last 2 years; for the non-competitive screenings, films can have any duration and production date. 

Submissions are open UNTIL MAY 10th, and the selected films will be revealed on our social media starting June 30th. 

Every year the number of excellent films we receive is overwhelming, but unfortunately we cannot program them all.

But all submissions will receive a feedback on their status, and the production team will contact only selected films.

Please, submit your film through Filmfreeway - we look forward to viewing it there.