Mar del Plata International Film Festival
Mar del Plata, Argentina
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
Festival dossier
Horror en Banfield International Film Festival
Banfield, Argentina · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Banfield, Argentina
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Horror en Banfield International Film Festival is an Argentine festival based in Banfield that was created to promote independent horror cinema and to provide a meeting point for filmmakers, students, and fans of the genre. It screens feature films, short films, and music videos, and also includes a “bizarre” section for works that fall outside strict horror while still leaning toward the fantastic or unusual. Its significance lies in being a specialized platform for independent genre cinema in Argentina and a competitive venue with international, Argentine, and Latin American categories.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score39/100
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