FIDOCS - Festival Internacional de Documentales de Santiago
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
FIDOCS, el Festival Internacional de Documentales de Santiago, es el principal espacio de encuentro, difusión y competencia del cine documental en Chile y América Latina. Fundado en 1997 en Santiago, destaca por su enfoque en el cine de no ficción y por abrir su programación a obras que cruzan el documental con el videoarte y el cine experimental, lo que lo ha convertido en una referencia clave del circuito documental regional.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 30 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cineteca Nacional de Chile
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1996
Venue
Cineteca Nacional de Chile
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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