47th CineFestival San Antonio

San Antonio, United States
Tier CTrusted
55
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The 47th CineFestival San Antonio is presented by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center and is recognized as the nation’s original and longest-running Latino film festival. It showcases independent Chicanx, Latinx, and Indigenous cinema, including features, documentaries, and short films from Texas, the United States, and Latin America, and is notable for elevating underrepresented voices while fostering artistic and industry connections.

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+20 pts)

  • 47 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal
  • Verified trusted status

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

1979

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Legitimacy Score55/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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