Festival Internacional de Cinema Florianópolis Audiovisual Mercosul - FAM

Brazil
Tier CTrusted
55
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

Festival Internacional de Cinema Florianópolis Audiovisual Mercosul (FAM) is one of the oldest and most established film festivals in Brazil, based in Florianópolis and organized by Associação Cultural Panvision. It is notable for its long-running focus on Mercosur and Latin American cinema, with competitive showcases that include short films, feature films, children’s and youth programming, videoclips, and an online competition, making it an important platform for independent audiovisual work in the region.

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+20 pts)

  • 27 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal
  • Verified trusted status

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

1999

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Legitimacy Score55/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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