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Tier AFIAPFScreenings
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CineEco – International Environmental Film Festival of Serra da Estrela
SEIA, Portugal · Est. 1995 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
SEIA, Portugal
63
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- No physical screenings
- 31 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
CineEco - International Environmental Film Festival of Serra da Estrela, organised by the Municipality of Seia, is the only festival in Portugal dedicated to the environment, which has been held uninterruptedly since 1995. Based on the motto Films that change the world, the Festival is a meeting point for professionals, researchers and the public. Its mission is to give visibility to today's major environmental issues brought to the Festival by filmmakers and to be a space for reflection and action by offering quality cinema and little-known and alternative cinematographies in relation to the traditional market. It is a Festival that promotes public awareness of cinema, its history and aesthetics, and environmental issues. OBJETIVES . To promote, exhibit and award fiction, animation, experimental and documentary films focusing on environmental issues, produced anywhere in the world. . Promote greater ecological awareness by encouraging reflection on the relationship between human beings and the environment. . Valorise the natural and cultural resources associated with environmental heritage. . Organise parallel actions and activities related to this theme. . To promote the exchange of experiences between Festival participants. . To contribute to the promotion and economic and tourist enhancement of the territory, affirming its identity in a globalised world.
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 31 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
1995
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
1
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- Filmmaker
Amazing Festival! Thank you so much for inviting me and screening my movie. I feel very honored to be a part, it a was a great, great experience!
- Filmmaker
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