Carthage Film Festival
Tunis, Tunisia
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Cinétoile
Nabeul, Tunisia · Est. 2017 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Nabeul, Tunisia
45
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 9 years of verifiable history
Overview
Cinétoile is an international short-film festival based in Nabeul, Tunisia, known for its outdoor screenings under the stars in beachside and historic venues. It has gained regional and international significance by combining free public access, competitions, workshops, and professional exchanges that support short-form filmmaking and audience development.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2017
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
11
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