MOTELX - Lisbon International Horror Film Festival
Lisbon, Portugal
100
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Eco Screen Fest
Portugal · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Portugal
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Overview
Eco Screen Fest is a four-day non-profit educational film festival held in Madeira, Portugal, organized by Teatro Metaphora to raise awareness of environmental challenges and encourage collective action. It is notable for its focus on short films, with submissions limited to works of up to 45 minutes made in the last five years, and for its community-oriented, awareness-raising mission.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
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