April 27, 2026
7th Meeting – The Creative Process
Room 2.37 and online* / Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
*Request the link for online participation at: penafria@ubi.pt
On February 21, 2020, Alfonso Palazón (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos) and Manuela Penafria (UBI) brought together researchers and filmmakers at UBI in an event titled “The Creative Process.” The aim was—and continues to be—to promote debate and foster closer connections between artistic creation and academic research.
Understanding what lies behind a film work, its creative process, as well as the possibilities for dialogue between artistic creation and academic research, are the focus of these meetings, which take place alternately at each of the participating universities. In 2023, the University of Algarve joined the organization of this event.
In 2026, the 7th Meeting takes place at the University of Algarve, maintaining the format of invited guests and a roundtable with all participants, encouraging a deeper understanding of cinema and promoting research in the arts.
What is a creative process and what does it involve?
Organization
Ana Isabel Soares and Mirian Tavares (UAlg)
Manuela Penafria (UBI)
Alfonso Palazón (URJC)
Guest
Célia Palma is a PhD candidate in Digital Media Art (UAlg/UAb), holds a degree in Communication Design, a Master’s in Communication, Culture and Arts, and a postgraduate qualification in Rapid Prototyping Design and Commercial Marketing Communication.
She works as a collaborative designer on projects and communication strategies in the cultural sector. In 2001, she began her professional activity in the Algarve, where she is from. Driven by a passion for traditions, she promotes local culture as a communication designer and has the privilege of working on various projects that allow her to explore different forms of expression, such as photography, travel, and other arts.
Participants
Students from the Master’s in Creative Processes, University of Algarve
Students from the Master’s in Cinema, University of Beira Interior
Students from the PhD in Digital Media Art, University of Algarve
Students from the PhD in Media Arts, University of Beira Interior
Professors and researchers from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, University of Algarve, and University of Beira Interior