Porto Industry Days is the professional programme of Porto/Post/Doc: Film & Media Festival, bringing together filmmakers, producers, festival programmers, sales agents, distributors, broadcasters, platforms and funding bodies in Porto.
Taking place from 23 to 26 November 2026, the programme supports projects at different stages, from writing and artistic development to financing, co-production, completion and international distribution. Project presentations, screenings, workshops and individual meetings connect film teams with professionals whose expertise and interests respond to their needs.
The programme combines sustained artistic guidance with opportunities to build production partnerships and plan how films reach audiences. Its five main activities also provide a forum for exchanging working methods and examining changes in audiovisual creation and production. The Arché Porto laboratory begins on 20 November, ahead of the main industry programme.
2026 Programme
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23–24 November A work-in-progress platform for films in advanced editing or post-production. Private presentations and screenings introduce projects to festival programmers, sales agents, distributors and potential partners. Individual meetings address completion needs, premiere strategies and international distribution. |
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24–25 November A platform for projects in development or pre-production, presented by independent production companies from countries participating in Creative Europe MEDIA. Pitching sessions and individual meetings connect teams with potential co-producers, financiers and distribution partners to advance financing plans and establish international collaborations. |
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20–25 November Organised in partnership with Apordoc, this writing and artistic development laboratory supports Ibero-American projects rooted in documentary practice. Mentoring and group discussions give filmmakers time to explore narrative structure, review materials and develop their cinematic approach. The programme includes a public project presentation and meetings with invited professionals. |
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Project presentations · 25 November A programme supporting the development and production of a new film about Porto. Three invited filmmakers present projects to an international jury, which awards a €75,000 grant to one proposal. Developed over two years, the selected film will have its world premiere at Porto/Post/Doc. A companion screening programme introduces audiences to the invited filmmakers’ work. |
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26 November A day dedicated to the creation and production of documentary, audio and short-form fiction series. Case studies and panel discussions examine writing and directing approaches, financing and production models, and distribution strategies across television, radio and digital platforms. |
Accreditation and Access
The Industry Pass · €70 provides access to Porto/Post/Doc public screenings and Porto Industry Days professional activities, subject to the access conditions of each event. The pass is personal, non-transferable and valid throughout the festival, from 19 to 28 November 2026.
Participation in one-to-one meetings requires advance scheduling by the industry team. Laboratory sessions are reserved for selected participants and the professionals working with them. Other activities may require a specific invitation or be subject to venue capacity.
Series Production is also open to higher education students. Please consult each activity page for programme details, venues and access conditions.
Co-production, Supporters and Partners
Porto/Post/Doc: Film & Media Festival is co-produced with Ágora — Cultura e Desporto do Porto, Porto’s municipal culture and sports company. As part of this co-production, Porto Industry Days is supported by the Municipality of Porto and Filmaporto — film commission.
The participation of French filmmakers and industry professionals in Porto/Post/Doc is supported by the Institut français du Portugal, as part of the MaisFRANÇA 2026 programme and the PICC — Cultural and Creative Industries Programme.
Porto Industry Days is supported by Turismo de Portugal and Turismo do Porto e Norte, and has partnerships with FIDLab at FIDMarseille, Abycine Lanza and Ventura at Play-Doc.
Industry Screenings also receives support from AGADIC.
Co-Production Meetings is held in collaboration with ICAA, MEDIA Desk Portugal, Portugal Film Commission and Repensar — Associação de Green Consultants de Portugal, and in partnership with the School of Arts at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, ECAM and ESCAC.
Arché Porto partners include DAE — Documentary Association of Europe and the Eurodoc network, with the collaboration of ECAM and Studio Visits.
MAD Studios and Sound Force Studio are the technical partners for Industry Screenings, Co-Production Meetings and Arché Porto.
Contacts
Sérgio Gomes
Executive Director & Head of Industry
Ana Viegas
Industry Coordinator
