It's All True International Documentary Film Festival
Sao Paulo, Brazil
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Cinemaz
Varginha, Brazil · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Varginha, Brazil
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
CINEMAZ is an independent film festival based in Varginha, Minas Gerais, known for its competitive program of short films and for positioning itself as one of Brazil’s major festivals dedicated to independent cinema. It showcases short works up to 30 minutes across national, international, documentary, animation, infanto-juvenil, and Minas Gerais categories, and is notable for its free, public programming and emphasis on film education, access, and regional audiovisual development.
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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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