human rights film festival of barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
festival de cans
Cans, Spain · Est. 2004 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Cans, Spain
94
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 22 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Círculo Recreativo y Cultural de O Porriño
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The festival de cans is a established film festival held in Cans, Spain, founded in 2004. The festival hosts confirmed physical screenings. It offers 1 award category. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 67/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+44 pts)
- 22 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Círculo Recreativo y Cultural de O Porriño
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2004
Venue
Círculo Recreativo y Cultural de O Porriño
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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