FID:BA International Documentary Film Festival, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tier CTrusted
57
Legitimacy Score

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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

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+22 pts)

  • 14 years of verifiable history
  • 2 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

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  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2012

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Legitimacy Score57/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
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