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The music video 'Umbral', by Brazilian singer-songwriter Tatiana Cobbett, who resides in Lisbon, has been selected for the Tokyo Film & Screenplay Awards - Best Film Awards, an international festival dedicated to independent audiovisual works. Filmed in iconic Lisbon locations such as Alfama and Praça do Comércio, the work reinforces the artist's presence on the international circuit following a series of accolades in various countries. The selection in Japan adds to other recent distinctions, including Best Low Budget Music Video at the MATE Music Video Awards in Coimbra, a Bronze Medal at the 2026 Global Music Awards, an honorable mention at the 2025 Berlin Music Video Awards, and participation in the Los Angeles Movie & Music Video Awards.

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In SEM's case, after five years in Alfama, what lies behind the closure is a 'change in life'. But it's not a goodbye to the restaurant trade, they assure — for now the restaurant will operate normally until April.

On 19 April the doors of SEM Restaurante, located in Lisbon's Alfama district, will close. The project by Lara Espírito Santo and George Mcleod, awarded in 2024 for its sustainable approach and fight against food waste, promises developments soon.
