Lisbon Underwater Film Festival Publishes Official Selection of Films

The Lisbon Underwater Film Festival (LUFF) announced today the publication of its official list of selected films, in accordance with the dates established in the Festival Rules & Terms.

The 2026 selection features an outstanding and diverse programme of underwater cinema, bringing together internationally acclaimed filmmakers and emerging voices from around the world. Among the selected titles are Deeper by Jen Peedom, Dive Into the Darkness by Nays Baghai, Sequoias of the Sea by Natasha Benjamin and Ana Blanco, and The Island of the Shark Guardians of Malpelo by Annie Crawley.

The official selection also highlights new talent, including the documentary 23 Miles by promising young Portuguese director Vasco Coelho, alongside many other compelling works.

In total, the Lisbon Underwater Film Festival will screen 48 films across three competitive categories — Short Film, Documentary, and Ocean Conservation — for more than 20 hours of ocean-themed screenings.

The festival will take place from February 13 to 15, 2026, at the iconic Cinema São Jorge, in the heart of Lisbon, Portugal.

The complete list of selected films and further information about the festival programme are available at: https://lisbonunderwaterfilmfestival.com