© Tomás Laranjo / “Louva” by Sílvia Fernandes and Marine Perruchoud / Mostra de Jovens Criadores FAÍCC 2024
In 2026, FAÍCC will take place from January 12 to July 29, in Porto, with a total of 700 hours of intensive training.
The application process is divided into three independent phases, allowing each candidate to choose the most convenient time to apply. The opening of the competition for the 2nd and 3rd phases depends on the number of vacancies remaining from the previous phase.
Applicants with Portuguese nationality or tax residence in Portugal for more than two years are eligible to apply for a GDA Foundation scholarship (30% discount).
Audition Periods
The application process is divided into three independent audition phases. These phases are not cumulative – each candidate applies only once, in the phase that suits them best, and is not expected to participate in the following phases.
Early Bird (closed)
Auditions: until July 31
Results: by August 15
1st phase (ongoing)
Auditions: August 1–31
Results: by September 15
2nd phase
Auditions: October 1–31
Results: by November 10
3rd phase
Auditions: November 15 – December 15
Results: by December 31
Fees and Discounts
1st phase
Pay only €1,130 (+ €180 registration fee)
If you are eligible for the GDA Foundation scholarship and pay the registration fee by September 30.
This is the maximum possible discount in this phase: 20% 1st phase + 30% GDA scholarship = 50% discount.
Full tuition (no discount): €2,260
Registration fee (mandatory and non-refundable): €180 (not included in the discounts)
To secure the discount for the respective phase, the registration fee must be paid within one month after the end of the phase in which you apply.
Discounts
1st phase (20%)
With GDA scholarship (30%): €1,130
Without scholarship: €1,808
2nd & 3rd phases
With GDA scholarship (30%): €1,582
Without scholarship: €2,260 (base rate, no discount)
Applicants with Portuguese nationality or tax residence in Portugal for more than two years are eligible for the GDA Foundation scholarship. The scholarship does not cover the registration fee.
Payment in four instalments
Available in all phases, with an additional cost of €100 in total compared to the full payment option.