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Brasília, Brazil · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
Festival Filmaê is a Brasília-based film festival dedicated exclusively to films made with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. It is notable for promoting low-cost, accessible filmmaking and for helping bring mobile cinema to the big screen, with competitive Brazilian selections and non-competitive international showcases.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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