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Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
NOX FILM FEST 2027
Salto, Uruguay · Est. 2014 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Salto, Uruguay
98
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 12 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Parque Solari
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
NOX FILM FEST is Salto, Uruguay’s international open-air festival of horror, fantasy, science fiction, and related genre films. It is notable for its free outdoor screenings, youth-and-family-friendly atmosphere, and its mix of competition, live events, workshops, and other audience activities that have made it a distinctive summer festival in South America.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Parque Solari
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2014
Venue
Parque Solari
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.1/ 5
Reviews
42
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