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Sao Paulo, Brazil
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
FICSAMAS - FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINEMA DE SÃO MATEUS DO SUL - PR -BRASIL
São Mateus do Sul, Brazil · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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São Mateus do Sul, Brazil
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
FICSAMAS, the Festival Internacional de Cinema de São Mateus do Sul, is an international film festival held in São Mateus do Sul, Paraná, Brazil. It presents national and international competition categories, including animated, inclusion, cultural incentive, and sports films, and is positioned as a platform for independent filmmakers and cultural exchange. It is a young festival, founded in 2023, and has quickly developed a local and international profile through its awards and public screenings.
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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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