Cartagena International Film Festival
Cartagena, Colombia
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS -COLOMBIA
Bogotá, Colombia · Est. 2013 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Bogotá, Colombia
65
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
Since its foundation in 2013, FICDEH has established itself as the premier stage for the filmmaking community committed to life, memory, and dignity. We firmly believe that cinema is not merely a reflection of reality, but a tool for social transformation capable of crossing borders and healing the social fabric. Under the conviction that defending life is the most cinematic act in existence, we invite filmmakers from around the world to be part of our 13th edition. If you believe your film can change the world, submit to FICDEH.
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2013
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
15
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
I had an amazing experience with this festival. The team showed genuine care for filmmakers and for the stories they represent.
- Filmmaker
Un festival super transversal, humano, lleno de actividades y talleres muy necesarios para la comunidad. Estoy muy feliz que mi cortometraje, La Cerrillana haya podido proyectarse además en un contexto que le era propio a la narrativa. Un gran detalle! Muchas gracias!
- Filmmaker
¡Maravilloso Festival! Es muy importante que un Festival de estas características exista en Colombia. Buena comunicación y organización, con muchas muestras en todo el país.
- Filmmaker
Un excelente festival de cine en el que los protagonistas son quienes visibilizan los derechos humanos. Me atrevería a decir que en ese sentido es uno de los 3 festivales más importantes del país.
- Filmmaker
Fue memorable y nos hace muy felices haber estado seleccionados en competencia con nuestro cortometraje documental. Les agradecemos por realizar un Festival donde todos pudimos compartir, ver y nutrir nuestros conocimientos con tan completa programación y talleres. Los felicitamos por la solemne labor realizada los días del festival.
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