Blog: Film festivals

NOIA is a university film festival that originated at a Brazilian public university. It was created by students who wanted to make their own films, share their stories, and create spaces for exhibition, dialogue, and artistic exchange. Since 2002, the festival has evolved alongside changes in culture, education, and the audiovisual industry, building a legacy defined by training, diversity, innovation, and the empowerment of new generations of filmmakers.

In its 24th edition, the NOIA Festival reaffirms its commitment to democratizing access to culture, fostering exchange among universities, artists, and institutions, and promoting independent cinema created by students and emerging filmmakers from Brazil and around the world.

In 2026, the festival celebrates the theme “Women-Made Cinema,” highlighting the strength of women's narratives, the diversity of perspectives, and the vital contributions women have made and continue to make to the history and future of audiovisual storytelling. The program encourages reflection on representation, inclusion, gender equity, and the challenges women face in the fields of film creation, production, and exhibition.

Held in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, NOIA brings together competitive screenings, panel discussions, workshops, forums, educational activities, and accessibility initiatives, strengthening the connection between art, education, and social transformation.

The 24th NOIA Festival is organized by PROPONO Cultural Consulting, with the support of partner institutions and sponsors who believe in the power of culture as a catalyst for human and social development.

To complete your registration, please send your Proof of Enrollment and NOIA Festival Participation Declaration to:

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For more information and the full regulations:

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Thank you for participating in the 24th NOIA Festival. We wish you success with your submission and look forward to celebrating cinema with you in Fortaleza! ????✨