Beirut Shorts International Film Festival
Beirut, Lebanon
98
Tier AScreenings
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Lebanese Film Festival in Latin America - Festival de Cine Libanes
Lebanon · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Lebanon
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Overview
The Lebanese Film Festival in Latin America (Festival de Cine Libanes, FECIL) is a touring festival launched in Mexico City to strengthen cultural ties between Lebanese and Arab communities in Latin America and their roots through cinema. It is notable for presenting Lebanese, Arab, and international films—including shorts, features, fiction, animation, and documentaries—alongside cultural programming and for its collaboration with the Beirut Film Society and the Lebanese Short Film Center.[2][5][1]
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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
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Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
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- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2023
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
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