This year’s edition of Nebulae’s Invited Country program will be dedicated to Spanish industry and professionals. In 2024, with the support of ICAA – Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, the Festival welcomes Spain in its activities.

Arché is Apordoc‘s space for creative development, aimed at directors, producers, critics and other film professionals. Taking place in the scope of Doclisboa, and with the support of the Ibermedia Programme, it aims to provide tools and moments of reflection for the development and creation of cinematographic projects. Visit Arché’s official website.

Jumpgate is an annual summit taking place in the scope of Nebulae and aimed at European producers from different backgrounds and levels of experience when it comes to non fiction film production. The main goal is to share professional experiences, inspire new ideas, practices and projects, and facilitate encounters, so as to foster co-productions and collaboration opportunities.

Every edition, Doclisboa and UnionDocs – Center for Documentary Art, collaborate to organize the Filmmaking Seminar. This encounter aims to explore radical filmmaking practices and the expanding languages of documentary cinema. The Seminar participants will have the opportunity to work collectively with filmmakers and film critics invited by the festival in a series of research and sharing activities, based on formally provocative non-fiction films.

Constellations are moments for debating industry topics, as well as matters related to Doclisboa’s programme. A series of encounters ranging from artistic paths to specific professional issues, led by acclaimed and experienced filmmakers and professionals.

Individual meetings for filmmakers and producers to meet with market experts, who can advise them on festivals and distribution strategies.