Call for Entries: 12º FIS - Festival Internacional de Teatro de Sombras / 2025
Bringing Shadow Theatre to Life – Deadline 26 May 2025, Apply Now!
Are you part of a shadow theatre company or group looking for a unique opportunity to showcase your craft? Our friends at the 12º FIS - Festival Internacional de Teatro de Sombras / 2025 are calling for shadow theatre companies from around the world to apply for participation in this extraordinary event.
Why Apply?
The FIS is the only festival of its kind in Brazil, dedicated exclusively to shadow theatre. Over the past 12 years, the festival has brought together artists, researchers, and producers from Brazil and across the globe, fostering a rich exchange of creative ideas and practices. It's a unique opportunity to be part of an international community of shadow theatre creators, perform in non-traditional spaces, and engage with audiences in the rural areas of São Paulo state. In 2025, the festival will take place from October 3 to 12, offering an exceptional platform to present your art to an engaged and diverse audience.
Key Dates and Deadline:
Festival Dates: October 3–12, 2025
Selection Announcement: June 26, 2025
Application Details
Applications are open to legally registered shadow theatre companies, groups, and producers. All performances must involve shadow theatre as a central element of the dramaturgy. Whether it’s a large-scale performance, a street show, or an intimate lambe-lambe production, they want to see your creativity come to life.
Eligibility: Open to shadow theatre companies, groups, and producers.
Performance Types: Stage performances, street shows, lambe-lambe, solo acts, storytelling, and more.
Application Process: Free, online submission only via the festival’s website. For full details, visit www.festivalinternacionaldeteatrodesombras.com.
The application process allows for multiple entries, but each must be submitted separately. Groups are also encouraged to submit educational proposals such as workshops or masterclasses.
Why You Should Apply
The festival’s mission is to foster an exchange of ideas and research around the art of shadow theatre. The selected companies will not only perform in São Paulo's Vale do Paraíba region but may also be invited to take part in regional tours and educational events. Additionally, the festival offers free accommodation, negotiated fees for performances, and the opportunity to engage in workshops, media interviews, and more.
How to Apply:
Visit the festival website and fill out the online application form.
Submit the required documents, including performance details, a high-resolution photo, and technical requirements.
Be ready for an announcement on June 26, 2025, with the selected performances.
Please note: Applications after the deadline or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
For more information and to apply, visit www.festivalinternacionaldeteatrodesombras.com.
Registration open until 26 May, to download the application in your language visit:
https://www.festivalinternacionaldeteatrodesombras.com/?lang=en
Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your shadow theatre work at a truly unique event.