Perspective from below, in a close-up and cropped shot, from the top of some buildings in an alley, in the middle of which a square of blue sky is visible, on which the name “Altitude Film Fest” is inscribed.

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On Board Film Festival

Altitude Film Festival

We take international cinema to new heights!

Cinema flying higher

The 1st edition of Altitude Film Fest has come to an end!

Held on board our long-haul flights, Altitude Film Fest is our first fiction and documentary short-film festival. Its main goal is to showcase Portugal by highlighting its culture and traditions through films shot in the country.

Directors from around the world had the chance to have their films screened and voted on in one of Portugal's largest film venues—our in-flight entertainment system. With two exciting competition categories—fiction and documentary—the festival offered a thrilling journey through creativity and tradition.

Throughout October, our passengers had the final say and decided who deserved to win.

And the winners are:

Memories

Directed by Inês von Bonhorst & Yuri Pirondi

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Vale do Fogo

Drected by João Brás

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And the finalists were:

5 Docs and 5 Fiction films

245

Directed by: Gonçalo Vaz

Nuno Sobral is a paraplegic athlete who is determined to break his own limits. Together with his trainer and great friend, Sérgio Melo, Nuno attempts to complete an intense ultramarathon, facing one of the toughest challenges of his life, both physically and mentally.

2720

Directed by: Basil da Cunha

After a violent police raid in a poor clandestine neighbourhood in Lisbon, a 7-year-old girl seeks to find her missing older brother. At the same time, a young newly released ex-convict tries to start anew, free from a life of crime. The fate of these two will cross in the worst way.

Bisalhães - The Black Pottery

Directed by: Tiago Cerveira

The art of pottery recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A community, in the north of Portugal, where the hands of generations that mold clay do not want to let this art die.

Memories

Directed by: Inês von Bonhorst & Yuri Pirondi

The film is an inspiring inner journey through the vivid memories of Michelin-starred chef Gil Fernandes. "Memórias" is not only the title of Gil's menu, it's also a creative diary where he recalls the flavours and the moments of his life.

Cops, Robbers and Old People

Directed by: Inês von Bonhorst & Yuri Pirondi

On the winter solstice, in the region of Trás-os-Montes magic and superstition combine. “Cops, Robbers and Old People” is an ode to the “Festa dos Velhos” (The festival of the old) men. The dreamlike documentary explores this event, which happens every Christmas Day, in the remote village of Bruçó.

15'

Directed by: Francisco Neves

In an increasingly virtual world, what are three rappers and a fan doing barricaded in a clothing store? If Andy Warhol were alive, he would say they are looking for their 15 minutes of fame — but what would we say?

Bégan

Directed by: Maria Jorge

A son of a butcher, who is miserable working in his family’s business, avoids touching meat at all costs just because he doesn’t have the guts to tell his father he wants to be vegan.

Monte Clérigo

Directed by: Luís Campos

A teenager does a forced summer job in a forest watchtower, indifferent to the immigrants in the surrounding greenhouses.

The orchard

Directed by: Ana Manana, Joana Lourenço

West, end of the summer. Laura works at the pear harvesting, a family business. During the afternoon, Carol arrives at the village to spend a few of her vacations. That night, Laura is confronted by her regarding her true intent.

Valley of Fire

Directed by: João Brás

The conch sounds. The flaming boats illuminate the mountains of the valley. Thomas seeks refuge in the sea, but the absence of fire calls to him.

The jury

Determination of winners

Prizes

Prize delivery

Regulations

For each category, TAP will designate a panel of judges responsible for viewing and selecting the finalists. This panel of judges is made up of a distinguished group of experts, carefully selected to ensure impartiality and excellence in choosing the winners.

This jury includes some personalities linked to the world of film festivals, nationally and internationally. These figures bring with them vast experience and in-depth knowledge of the film industry, contributing to the credibility and prestige of the Altitude Film Festival.

Among the jury members, we find renowned film critics and influential festival curators, all united by a passion for cinema and a commitment to elevating the art of short films.

This diverse and experienced jury not only ensures a fair and careful evaluation, but also enriches the festival with varied and valuable perspectives, reflecting the richness and diversity of international cinema and our country.

The Festival winners selection process is conducted with rigor and transparency, following a methodology carefully planned by the jury. After viewing and carefully analyzing all entries, the Festival jury selects 5 entries for each movie category. These movies will then be made available on TAP's in-flight entertainment system during October 2024, allowing passengers to watch them and participate in choosing the winners.

Selecting the winners is a process that takes place in two distinct moments, ensuring a broad and balanced assessment:

40% of the final score is awarded by the evaluation of the Festival's official jury. The jury consists of experts from the movie sector, whose knowledge and experience ensure a careful and impartial analysis of the final five movie entries.
60% of the final score is determined by the vote of the passengers who travel on TAP planes equipped with an in-flight entertainment system. Through a survey on the entertainment platform, passengers have the opportunity to watch the movies and express their preferences, thus contributing to the election of the winners.

This hybrid evaluation system, which combines the experience of the official jury with the opinion of the public, guarantees a fair and representative selection of the prize-winning movies, recognizing and celebrating the talent of the participating filmmakers.

Films awarded with the Best Fiction Film and Best Documentary Grand Prizes will be rewarded with a travel grant worth 3000 Euros each. This award not only recognizes the artistic and narrative excellence of the award-winning films, but also offers filmmakers the opportunity to explore new horizons and be inspired by new experiences around the world.

In addition, the remaining finalists in each category will be awarded a participation prize in recognition of their talent and dedication to the art of filmmaking. This symbolic award celebrates the contribution of all the participants to the success of the festival and to the diversity and quality of the cinema presented.

The result will be revealed at a special event to be held on World Cinema Day, on November 5, 2024, in Lisbon.

The exact location of the event will be announced in due course. We hope that all participants and film enthusiasts can join us for this celebration.

This event will be an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and creativity of cinema, as we come together to honor the films that have most inspired and moved our passengers.

Find out more about the Festival regulations here (PDF, 1 MB, EN).