On the 40th edition of Fantasporto – Porto International Film Festival, its legacy and impact, and how the world went crazy in two weeks.
Happy 40th, Fantasporto!
A cureless epidemic spreads panic worldwide. Fantasporto 2020 celebrates its 40th anniversary. Both events are a coincidence and none of them is fiction.
35 Azores Festivals and Cultural Events to Add to Your Calendar
The archipelago is famous for its green pastures and cows. But these 35 Azores festivals and cultural events are also good reasons to visit the islands.
5th Pedras Negras Writers Meet-Up: the (ever-present) weight of the island
We talked openly about writing, the challenges of publishing, the pains of being an islander, and how it all magnifies and shapes who we are as artists.
Fantasporto 2019: Out of this World (No, Seriously)
All you need to know about Fantasporto 2019 (and whether two “cachorrinhos” is one two many before a busy afternoon of movie screenings).
Of nature and art: Azores Fringe Festival 2018
On sustainable cultural tourism, the democratization of art, and the Azores Fringe Festival – the only truly democratic cultural event that happens on all nine islands of the Azores once a year.
6th Azores Fringe Festival: 25th May – 1st July 2018
All you need to know about the 6th edition of the Azores Fringe Festival (25th May – 1st July 2018).
Fantasporto: 38 years putting Porto on the horror film festivals map
My third year at Fantasporto (on its 38th edition in 2018) brought me no surprises: if you’re a fan of the horror/fantasy/SciFi genre, this is one of the best film festivals in Europe (and probably the world, too).
Where to go for traditional Carnival in Portugal
Find out where to go for traditional Carnival in Portugal, how to reach these destinations, and what to expect from these traditional celebrations. Some of them can be traced back to Celtic pagan rituals and others are just too peculiar to miss.
MotelX 2017 Wrap-Up, Winners, Ups, and Lows
The 11th edition of MotelX in Lisbon honored Corman and Jodoroswky and premiered Andy Muschietti’s “IT” at a sold out session.