festival icaro guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala
94
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
ÍCARO Festival Internacional de Cine en Centroamérica
Guatemala, Guatemala · Est. 2002 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Guatemala, Guatemala
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 24 years of verifiable history
Overview
El ÍCARO Festival Internacional de Cine en Centroamérica, con sede en Guatemala, es uno de los encuentros audiovisuales más importantes de la región y se presenta como un proyecto multicultural, diverso y democrático. Es notable por su papel en la integración del cine centroamericano y por funcionar también como un espacio de diplomacia cultural, memoria viva y formación audiovisual, con una fuerte proyección internacional.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 24 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2002
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Avg. rating
4.1/ 5
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