Lebu International Film Festival
Lebu, Chile
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
12º Festival Internacional de Cine de La Serena, FECILS.
La Serena, Chile · Est. 2014 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
La Serena, Chile
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 12 years of verifiable history
Overview
El 12º Festival Internacional de Cine de La Serena (FECILS) es un certamen competitivo que se realiza en la Región de Coquimbo y se ha consolidado como uno de los principales encuentros audiovisuales del norte de Chile. Se distingue por impulsar la producción y difusión de cine regional, nacional y latinoamericano, además de promover la descentralización cultural, la formación de públicos y la participación de realizadores y productores mediante exhibiciones, talleres y actividades de extensión en distintas comunas.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2014
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