Mar del Plata International Film Festival
Mar del Plata, Argentina
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
Festival dossier
Festival Internacional de cine Luz del Desierto
Buenos Aires, Argentina · Est. 2016 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Buenos Aires, Argentina
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 10 years of verifiable history
Overview
El Festival Internacional de Cine Luz del Desierto es un encuentro de cine independiente con sede en Buenos Aires y Avellaneda que pone el foco en obras de realizadores emergentes. Se distingue por programar largometrajes y cortometrajes nacionales e আন্তর্জাতিকes, con especial atención a temáticas sociales y de género, y por haber sido declarado de Interés Cultural por el Senado de la Nación.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
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Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
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