San Sebastian International Film Festival
San Sebastián, Spain
100
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Blanes - Costa Brava International Film Festival
Blanes, Spain · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Blanes, Spain
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Blanes - Costa Brava International Film Festival is a young international festival held in Blanes, on Spain’s Costa Brava, that positions itself as a showcase for independent cinema. It is notable for its broad programming—especially short films and feature films in fiction, documentary, animation, and related formats such as video art—along with its emphasis on emerging talent, audience participation, and parallel cultural activities. The festival has quickly become a regional reference point and a platform for local and international filmmakers within the Catalan festival circuit.[3][7][10][11]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
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Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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