Lebu International Film Festival
Lebu, Chile
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
FICSURF - Chile Surf Film Festival
Pichilemu, Chile · Est. 2012 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Pichilemu, Chile
65
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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- No physical screenings
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
FICSURF, the Chile Surf Film Festival, is a surf-focused film event held in Pichilemu, a town widely associated with Chile’s surf culture. It is notable for bringing together surf filmmakers, ocean enthusiasts, and environmental voices, and for screening a mix of surf films, documentaries, and other works centered on the sea and surfing culture. The festival has a recognized place in the international surf film circuit, with selections and awards connecting it to surf-film events beyond Chile.
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2012
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
1
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Insane festival, epic crew. Embracing surf culture. Obrigado
- Filmmaker
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