1. FINCCA – Cabo Frio International Film Festival aims to promote democratic access to culture, encourage audience development, strengthen local (cabo-friense) cultural identity, and position the city within the national and international film festival circuit.
2. Festival Program and Theme:
2.1. The 1st Cabo Frio International Film Festival – FINCCA will take place in the city of Cabo Frio (RJ), Brazil, from May 14 to 17, 2026, with free admission to all events.
2.2. This year’s theme will be: SEA.
2.3. The festival will present 26 films based on this theme across four sections: International (competitive), Latin American (competitive), Children’s (non-competitive), and Great Classics (non-competitive).
2.4. A total of 16 feature films—both classics and premieres—and 10 short films (all premieres) from various nationalities and cinematic genres will be screened.
2.5. FINCCA will also offer complementary educational and cultural activities, including panel discussions, poetry and photography contests, exhibitions, reading circles, and musical performances featuring local artists, highlighting the caiçara identity. The project includes the publication of the book “Cabo Frio: Filmes, Novelas e Cinemas”, the first work dedicated to cinema in the municipality. The program will include 10 award categories in the competitive section, including the Grand Jury Prize “Tartaruga-Aruanã,” recognizing excellence in cinematic productions.
