Red Desert was founded in 2008 by Pedro Neves. Its films have won several prizes and have been presented in several  around the world, including Clermont-Ferrand, Guadalajara, Doclisboa, Cartagena IFF, CPH:DOX, Documenta Madrid, Curtas Vila do Conde, Curtas de São Paulo, Curtas Belo Horizonte, L’ Alternativa, Festival de Lille, Porto Post Doc, Indie Lisboa, among others.

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Os Continuadores da Revolução: we must not forget the past at Porto/Post/Doc 2026

The documentary Os Continuadores da Revolução: we must not forget the past has been selected for the Human Rights in Motion Competition at Porto/Post/Doc 2026.

Os Continuadores da Revolução: we must not forget the past awarded at Doclisba 2026

At Doclisboa 2026, the film Os Continuadores da Revolução: we must not forget the past, selected for the Portuguese Competition, received the Audience "Rights and Freedom" Award.

27.10.26

The Beach at Shortcutz Lisbon

The Beach from director Pedro Neves will be screened at Shortcutz Lisbon as a guest short film on October 6 at 9 PM.

02.10.26

Dreams of a Revolution screening

Dreams of a Revolution was screened as part of the Vai e Vem film circuit, organized by Cinema Batalha, on September 26 at the Costume and Props Workshop of Teatro Nacional São João.

30.09.26

Os Continuadores da Revolução: we must not forget the past at Doclisboa 2026

The documentary Os Continuadores da Revolução: we must not forget the past will have it's World Premiere at DocLisboa 2026 as part of the Portuguese Competition.

23.09.26

Paredes de Coura Documentary — Open Call

Help us expand the archive of Paredes de Coura with your personal photographs, videos, recordings and memories.

26.08.26

As Maçãs Azuis – The Blue Apples, in Cinemateca

A double bill featuring Edila Gaitonde's 'Bombay – Goa' and Ricardo Leite's 'As Maçãs Azuis' at Sala M. Félix Ribeiro.

26.05.26

Red Desert Films in A/R/TOGRÁFICA, Granada

The filmmaker and producer Pedro Neves was present at the A/R/TOGRÁFICA, in Granada, Spain.

12.03.26

Lucefece and As Melusinas in Leiria

The award documentaries from Melanie Pereira and Ricardo Leite will be Show in Teatro Miguel Franco, Leira with the presence of Pedro Neves, the producer. 

 

12.01.26

A brief history of the residents of Bouça

The Bouça Batalha commissioned filmmaker Melanie Pereira to develop a film project about the association that originated in the neighborhood.

 

Lucefece in Imagens do Tejo

Q&A with the director.