FID:BA International Documentary Film Festival, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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FID:BA is the International Documentary Film Festival of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is presented as the first competitive documentary festival in the country. It showcases documentary features and short films, including works that stretch beyond traditional documentary into experimental, hybrid, and new-narrative forms, and is notable in the Ibero-American documentary circuit for its industry activities and broad support for documentary filmmaking.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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