“Filming in Portugal. See the big picture” is the film industry podcast of the Portugal Film Commission.The professor and journalist Martin Dale hosts the show, interviewing professionals of the audiovisual and film sector who share their insights into some of the most up to date issues and trends on film.
Paul Miller joins Martin Dale for the second episode of Season 3 of Filming in Portugal: See the Big Picture, recorded live at FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival, in Espinho.
With a career spanning the United States, Europe and the Middle East, the British-American producer has experience in production, financing and education, and previously served as Director of Film Financing at the Doha Film Institute.
Drawing on his international experience, Miller discusses independent film production and different financing structures, production incentives and distribution models, as well as the role of streaming platforms and film festivals.
The conversation also explores the importance of considering how a film reaches its audience, alongside international co-productions and Portugal’s potential as a filming destination.
More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available here.
23 Sept 2026
S3 Ep. 1 – “The future is bright when it comes to storytelling”
Bruno Caetano, producer and founding member of COLA Animation, and Vier, multidisciplinary artist and director, are the guests of the first episode of the third season of Filming in Portugal: See the Big Picture. Together, they brought Lúcido to life, the first Portuguese production selected for the Cannes Immersive Competition.
In conversation with Martin Dale, they take us behind the scenes of this immersive animation, from its origins in Vier’s visual work and fascination with lucid dreaming to the challenges of building a narrative in virtual reality. They also reflect on what VR brings to storytelling, the relationship between technology and artistic creation, and their experience presenting Lúcido at Cannes.
The episode also looks at the collaborative process behind animation, and the talent and growing international recognition of Portuguese animation.
More information on filming in Portugal and episode transcripts available here.
25 Nov 2025
S2 Ep. 11 - From Latvia to the Oscars: Matīss Kaža and his journey in Cinema
In this special episode of Filming in Portugal: See the Big Picture, we welcome Latvian filmmaker Matīss Kaža, producer and co-writer of Flow, the feature film that won this year’s Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
The director, producer and screenwriter spoke with Martin Dale about the creative process behind this co-production between Latvia, France and Belgium, as well as his career path, animation cinema, and future projects - including the next film by director Gints Zilbalodis.
The episode was recorded live at the 2025 Tribeca Festival Lisboa on October 31, made possible through a partnership between the Portugal Film Commission and WPP Portugal.
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