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Festival dossier
It's All True International Documentary Film Festival
Sao Paulo, Brazil · Est. 1996 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Sao Paulo, Brazil
100
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Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 30 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinemateca Brasileira
Overview
It's All True (É Tudo Verdade) is the leading event devoted exclusively to documentary culture in South America, founded in 1996 by film critic Amir Labaki. The festival showcases around 75–100 Brazilian and international documentaries—including features, medium-length, and short films—screened simultaneously in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro with free admission. It is notably an Academy Award-qualifying festival, meaning winners of its competitive sections automatically qualify for Oscar consideration in the Documentary Feature and Short categories.
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+96 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 30 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinemateca Brasileira
- Named jury members
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (60 refs, 3 languages)
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (8 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
1996
Venue
Cinemateca Brasileira
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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