FIFO TAHITI (International Oceanian documentary Film Festival in Tahiti)
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FIFO Tahiti, the International Oceanian Documentary Film Festival, was created in 2004 and is held annually in Papeete, French Polynesia. It is notable for promoting Oceania through documentary cinema and for serving as a major Pacific meeting point for filmmakers, broadcasters, and audiences interested in the region’s social, environmental, and cultural realities. The festival centers on documentaries about Oceania, while also including programs for short fiction and short documentary films, making it a significant documentary event in the region’s film circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 24 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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