FEST – New Directors | New Films Festival is an annual film festival and training event held in Espinho, Portugal, dedicated to promoting the work of new directors globally and showcasing emerging trends in world cinema. Established in 2004, the festival features both competitive and non-competitive sections for feature and short films across various genres, including fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental non-narrative. Alongside the film screenings, it hosts "Training Ground," an educational initiative where international film experts share their knowledge with aspiring filmmakers. The festival is organized by FEST – Associação Cultural, a non-profit NGO.