26 International Film Schools Festival / 26 Festival Internacional de Escuelas de Cine - Uruguay
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The 26 International Film Schools Festival (FIEC) in Montevideo is an annual event organized by the Escuela de Cine del Uruguay and Cinemateca Uruguaya. It is notable as Uruguay’s only festival dedicated exclusively to student work from professional film schools, showcasing short fiction, documentary, non-fiction, and animation films from Uruguay and around the world, and serving as a key showcase for emerging filmmakers in the regional and international festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 26 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinemateca Uruguaya & Sala Zitarrosa
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2000
Venue
Cinemateca Uruguaya & Sala Zitarrosa
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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