Biencortos | Festival Internacional de Cine Corto de Maracaibo
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Biencortos | Festival Internacional de Cine Corto de Maracaibo is an annual short-film festival founded in Maracaibo, Venezuela, in 2022 and organized by the audiovisual collective Proyecto Gaveta. It is notable for positioning Maracaibo as a hub for regional, national, and international short cinema, with competitive sections for Venezuelan, international, and mixed-format works, including fiction, non-fiction, and experimental pieces. Its significance lies in providing one of Venezuela’s key dedicated showcases for short-form filmmaking and in linking local production with a broader international circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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