San Sebastian International Film Festival
San Sebastián, Spain
100
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CINECO FESTIVAL
Elche y Alicante, Spain · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Elche y Alicante, Spain
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
CINECO FESTIVAL is the International Film and Ecology Festival held in Elche and Alicante, organized by the University of Alicante with local institutional support. It is notable for using cinema as a tool for environmental awareness, bringing together filmmakers, scientists, conservation groups, and the public around ecological issues such as biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change.[1][2]
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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
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Legitimacy Score37/100
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