Festival ECRÃ
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Festival ECRÃ is an experimental art and cinema festival held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for showcasing works that challenge conventional ideas of moving-image production and exhibition. It presents films alongside video art, installations, interactive art, performances, and games, and is recognized as one of Brazil’s leading spaces for experimental audiovisual work, often with free and hybrid in-person/online programming.[2][3][12]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+38 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinemateca do MAM (in-person 2022-2026; later remote)
- 5 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
- Photos/press/video of past screenings
Festival Details
Founded
2015
Venue
Cinemateca do MAM (in-person 2022-2026; later remote)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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