São Tomé Festfilm - International Film Festival of Sao Tome and Principe
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São Tomé FestFilm is an international film festival founded in 2014 by a São Tomé-based association and organized from Aveiro, Portugal, with screenings linked to São Tomé and Príncipe. It is notable for promoting cinema from São Tomé and Príncipe alongside international works, with programming that includes feature films, short films, documentaries, and animation, and for helping place the country on the international film map.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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