A film festival about time, memory, and fleeting moments. Stories that stay with you as everything else fades.
About Us
Cinema is a battle against oblivion—a way to capture fleeting moments before they fade into nothingness. The Oblivion Frames Festival is dedicated to films that explore memory, time, and the ephemeral nature of existence. It is a tribute to the lost, the forgotten, and the overlooked—stories that slip through the cracks of history, only to be rediscovered through the lens of cinema.
At Oblivion Frames, we seek films that challenge perception, reconstruct memories, and give voice to those on the margins of time. Whether through experimental storytelling, archival footage, or deeply personal narratives, each selected film acts as a frame salvaged from oblivion, pieced together to form a mosaic of human experience
Festival Awards & Nominations
🎬 Best Editing 🎬 Best Feature Film 🎬 Best Short Film 🎬 Best Documentary 🎬 Best Animated Film 🎬 Best Experimental Film 🎬 Best Director 🎬 Best Screenplay 🎬 Best Cinematography | 🎬 Best Sound Design 🎬 Best Visual Effects 🎬 Most Innovative Filmmaking 🎬 Best Film on Social Impact 🎬 Audience Choice Award 🎬 Special Jury Prize 🎬 Best Actor 🎬 Best Actress 🎬 Best Production Design |
The festival was founded by a group of passionate filmmakers and artists who wanted to create a platform for films that evoke nostalgia, capture ephemeral beauty, and challenge our perception of time. We believe cinema is more than just storytelling; it is a way to preserve emotions, moments, and histories before they vanish into oblivion.
Why "Oblivion Frames"?
The name "Oblivion Frames" represents the idea that cinema captures what time erases. Each film is a frame, a moment frozen before it dissolves into memory. Our festival seeks to showcase films that leave an indelible mark—stories that make us pause, reflect, and feel deeply.
What Makes Us Different?
✨ A Focus on Time & Memory – Unlike traditional film festivals, we highlight films that explore themes of transience, nostalgia, and the passage of time.
✨ A Home for Thought-Provoking Cinema – We welcome experimental and unconventional storytelling, embracing films that push the boundaries of narrative structure.
✨ A Global Community – We unite filmmakers and cinephiles from around the world, creating a space where stories transcend cultures and generations.
✨ Beyond the Screen – In addition to screenings, our festival includes immersive discussions, retrospectives on forgotten masterpieces, and workshops exploring the philosophy of time in cinema.
Where and When?
The inaugural edition of the Oblivion Frames Festival will take place in Antigo Cinema R. Martens Ferrão 12, 1050-217 Lisboa, Portugal, bringing together filmmakers, artists, and audiences in an unforgettable cinematic experience. The festival will feature screenings, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to inspire and connect creative minds.
Join Us
Whether you're a filmmaker seeking to share your vision, a cinephile searching for profound cinematic experiences, or an artist drawn to the concept of time and memory, Oblivion Frames Festival welcomes you. Submit your film, attend our screenings, and be part of a festival where cinema truly lasts beyond the moment.