Festival de Cine de Maracaibo
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The Festival de Cine de Maracaibo is a Maracaibo-based Venezuelan festival organized by the Fundación Manuel Trujillo Durán and the Festival de Cine de Maracaibo foundation. It is notable for its long-running role in Venezuelan film culture and for presenting a competitive program centered on documentary cinema, including feature, medium-length, short, and student works, with both national and international entries. The festival has also built significance as a regional platform for training, screenings, and discussion while drawing submissions from many countries, giving it visibility beyond Venezuela.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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