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 Fest.

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's winners' selection process is conducted rigorously and transparently, following a carefully planned methodology by the jury. After carefully reviewing all entries, the Festival jury selects five entries for each movie category. These movies will then be made available on TAP's in-flight entertainment system during September and October 2026, 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 1 500 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, 2026, 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, 257 KB, EN).

Find out more about the Special Category for Students here (PDF, 202 KB, EN).