Ocean Coast Film Festival, Portugal
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The Ocean Coast Film Festival is an annual independent film festival held in Lavra, Portugal, near Porto. It is notable for its competitive format, international reach, and its emphasis on giving filmmakers a networking platform in a beach-town setting; the festival has also received the EFFE quality label from the European Festivals Association.[1][2][3][5]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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