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Park City, United States
100
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Cine De Muertos
Houston, United States · Est. 2023 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder review
Houston, United States
40
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Tier C means thinner legitimacy/clout signals. Fine for some goals; verify venue, fees, and past editions yourself.
- No physical screenings
- Still building a verifiable track record
- 3 years of history
Overview
Cine de Muertos is a Houston-based program presented by the Houston Latino Film Festival that centers films and cultural programming tied to Día de los Muertos. It is notable for pairing screenings with music, live literature readings, and social events, and for showcasing films from around the world that reflect Latino and Hispanic themes and broader Día de los Muertos traditions.[1][2][15]
Last reviewed Aug 27, 2026 · How we score
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Still building a verifiable track record
Festival Details
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- Not listed in our structured data — verify on the official site
- Physical screenings
- Not confirmed — treat online-only claims carefully
- Location context
- Houston, United States
Founded
2023
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
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