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100
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Festival dossier
SOBIFF - South of Brazil International Film Festival
Florianópolis, Brazil · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Florianópolis, Brazil
23
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
SOBIFF (South of Brazil International Film Festival) is an international film festival held in Florianópolis, Brazil, that positions itself as a showcase for films with strong artistic craft and expressive performances. It is notable for accepting feature-length fiction and documentary films, as well as short fiction and documentary works, while emphasizing technical quality and form over simple theme-driven programming. The festival also awards prizes across major craft and performance categories, helping it function as a competitive platform for independent and international cinema in southern Brazil.[1][3][4][6]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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