FICA - International Environmental Film Festival
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FICA, the International Environmental Film and Video Festival, is an annual film festival in the historic city of Goiás, Brazil, focused on environmental themes and related social and cultural debates. It is notable as Brazil's oldest environmental film festival and one of the pioneering festivals of its kind worldwide, with competitive sections for environmental films, Goiás-based cinema, works from the city of Goiás, and Indigenous and Traditional Peoples filmmaking.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+20 pts)
- 27 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
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- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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