festival internacional de cine de quito
Quito, Ecuador
96
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
FICCLACPI
Quito, Ecuador · Est. 1991 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Quito, Ecuador
63
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- No physical screenings
- 35 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
FICCLACPI in Quito is the Ecuador edition of the Festival Internacional de Cine y Comunicación de los Pueblos Indígenas, organized by CLACPI, a Latin American network founded in 1985. It is notable as a major Indigenous media forum in the region, bringing together filmmakers and community representatives to showcase and debate audiovisual works that strengthen Indigenous identities and challenge monocultural narratives.[2][4][8]
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 35 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
1991
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.0/ 5
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