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The Theater by Toyota Program
The Tribeca Festival Lisbon today unveiled the full program for The Theater by Toyota, one of the festival’s two new movie theaters, offering enhanced comfort and improved film screening quality.
With several screenings between October 30th and November 1st, this movie theater will be one of the festival’s biggest projects, bringing to Lisbon a selection of films that reflect the creative diversity and transformative spirit that define the Tribeca Festival brand.
The Theatre by Toyota Program
October 30
- 2:30 PM – Charliebird, by Libby Ewing
- 5:30 PM – Ritas, by Oswaldo Santan and Karen Harley
- 9:30 PM – The Memory of the Smell of Things, by António Ferreira
October 31
- 2:30 PM – Are We Good?, by Steven Feinartz
- 5:30 PM – Terra Vil, by Luís Campos
- 9:30 PM – Lua Vermelha: Nova Geração, by Manuel Amaro da Costa
November 1
- 2:30 PM – A Teacher’s Gift, by Artur Ribeiro
- 5:30 PM – Honeyjoon, by Lilian T. Mehrel
- 9:30 PM – Match, by Duarte Neves
For Rui Pedro Tendinha, film curator at the Tribeca Festival Lisboa, “this stage is an ode to narrative boldness. It is here that cinema reveals itself without filters, where directors take risks and where the audience is challenged to feel, think, and converse. The Theater by Toyota is undoubtedly one of the beating hearts of Tribeca Lisboa, with new voices and a desire to embody a distinctive narrative desire in its works.”
Rita Dória, Toyota’s General Director of Marketing and Customer Experience, reinforces: “Toyota’s presence at Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025 represents much more than a sponsorship—it is a partnership of values and an active participation in the cultural, social, and environmental transformation that both entities promote. Aligned with our Progressive Optimist vision, with this partnership with Tribeca, we present our “Toyota Movement,” a living commitment to inspiring culture, inclusive mobility, and responsible sustainability. The collaboration with Tribeca reinforces Toyota’s role as an agent of change, moving not only people, but also ideas and consciousness toward a better future.”
It’s worth remembering that in August, the Tribeca Festival Lisbon announced the first batch of films, highlighting Bugonia, starring Emma Stone, and exclusive premieres and previews of The Best You Can and Beyond the Horizon — The Crossing, by Fernando Vendrell. These films join the list of films announced in the Theater By Toyota program and are scheduled for the festival’s other theater, whose program will be announced soon.
With international names already confirmed, such as Kim Cattrall, Meg Ryan, and Giancarlo Esposito, and with the strategic support of partners such as Betclic, Lisbon City Council, MEO, Toyota, Turismo de Portugal, and Vilamoura, the Tribeca Festival Lisbon promises to be a memorable edition.
While tickets for individual cinema sessions are not available for sale – with a release date scheduled for September 22nd – film lovers can purchase Cinema Pack I and II, offering access to 6 and 3 screenings, respectively. The organisers announce that the 20% discounted versions of these packs, still available, are close to selling out and can be purchased through the festival website www.tribecalisboa.pt, at BOL, and at the usual locations.
About Tribeca Enterprises
Tribeca Enterprises is a multiplatform media and entertainment company that owns and operates the Tribeca Festival, Tribeca Studios, Tribeca Films, and the production company m ss ng p eces. With deep roots in independent film, the Tribeca brand is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Founded in 2003 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, Tribeca Enterprises brings artists and audiences together to celebrate the art of storytelling in all its forms—film, television, music, podcasts, video games, and immersive experiences. Tribeca champions emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning talent, and showcases new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances. In 2019, James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems acquired a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises, joining Rosenthal and De Niro to expand the company’s reach and mission.
About SIC
SIC began broadcasting on October 6, 1992, becoming the first private television channel to operate in Portugal and contributing decisively to the plurality and independence of information, in addition to representing a breath of fresh air in the national television offering. SIC is the flagship channel of the IMPRESA Group, one of the largest media conglomerates in Portugal. SIC currently operates seven television channels and several digital platforms, playing a fundamental role in the Portuguese media landscape and offering diverse programming for different audiences and interests.
About OPTO
OPTO is the IMPRESA Group’s streaming platform, providing leading national television content, with over 14,000 hours of programming. The offering ranges from films, series, and soap operas to documentaries and news programs with high journalistic rigour—a hallmark of SIC and SIC Notícias. OPTO offers an accessible, high-quality digital entertainment experience aligned with the group’s editorial values.
About Unicorn Factory Lisbon
Unicorn Factory Lisbon is a dynamic cultural hub located in Lisbon’s Beato Innovation District. Housed in a historic industrial complex, it offers a vibrant space dedicated to creativity, collaboration, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse program, Unicorn Factory Lisbon establishes itself as a meeting point for artistic expression and cultural exchange in Portugal.
