Mar del Plata International Film Festival
Mar del Plata, Argentina
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
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Festival Internacional de cine documental DOCA
Buenos Aires, Argentina · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Buenos Aires, Argentina
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Festival Internacional de cine documental DOCA is a Buenos Aires-based documentary showcase organized by Documentalistas de Argentina (DOCA) and presented in hybrid form across in-person and online venues. It is notable for its politically engaged programming, its focus on independent documentary work, and its role as a regional meeting point for Latin American documentary cinema and critical discussion around social, political, and cultural issues.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score37/100
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