Cartagena International Film Festival
Cartagena, Colombia
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Alternativa Film Festival
Medellín, Colombia · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Medellín, Colombia
37
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
Alternativa Film Festival is a nomadic, impact-focused festival that came to Medellín for its third edition in 2026 after previous editions in Kazakhstan and Indonesia. It is notable for spotlighting cinema from the Global South and for combining screenings with discussions, industry events, and awards designed to support emerging filmmakers.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.6/ 5
Reviews
3
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