El Grito: International Fantastic Film Festival
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El Grito: International Fantastic Film Festival is a San Cristóbal, Táchira-based festival founded in 2019 and described as Venezuela’s first and only fantasy-and-horror film festival.[2] It is notable for positioning genre cinema as a space for reflection, training, and regional film culture, while connecting Venezuelan filmmakers with international circuit networks such as FANTLATAM, CIFEST, and REDIBEROFEST.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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