Portuguese-Speaking Countries Dominate the Sophia Awards 2026

Lusófona University once again stands out at the Sophia Student Awards 2026, being the educational institution with the highest number of projects nominated across the different categories and the only one to receive nominations in every category.

Among the projects selected by the Portuguese Academy of Cinema are:

Best Trailer

• A Hora do Chico

• Uma Nódoa de Família

Best Animated Short Film

• O Velho e o Farol

Best Documentary Short Film

• Nuno David 25

Best Master's and Doctoral Short Film

• Mariana da Estação

Best Poster

• Entre Pelos

Best Experimental Short Film

• Alegria

Best Fiction Short Film

• A Hora do Chico

• Uma Nódoa de Família

The Sophia Student Awards are among the most prestigious academic distinctions in Portuguese cinema and audiovisual production, recognising the talent and creativity of the next generation.

Congratulations to all the students, lecturers, alumni and other members of the teams involved in this achievement! Best of luck to all the nominees!

The 2026 edition of the Sophia Student Awards will take place on 24 and 25 November at the Ruy de Carvalho Municipal Auditorium in Carnaxide, Oeiras.

See the full list of nominees at academiadocinema.pt