FIVE CONTINENTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela
100
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
Maracay International Film & Video Festival
Maracay, Venezuela · Est. 2016 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CTrusted
Maracay, Venezuela
57
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Worth a closer look
Tier C means thinner legitimacy/clout signals. Fine for some goals; verify venue, fees, and past editions yourself.
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- 10 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Maracay International Film & Video Festival is a Venezuelan film festival based in Maracay that presents international works across many genres, including fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, video art, and web series. It is notable for positioning itself as a showcase for both emerging filmmakers and established audiovisual professionals, with a strong emphasis on Latin American cinema alongside films from other regions, making it a regional platform with an international scope.[1][5]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+25 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.1/ 5
Reviews
51
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