SUNCINE: ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
SUNCINE is Barcelona’s long-running International Environmental Film Festival, founded in 1993 and widely described as the oldest environmental film festival in the world. It is notable for combining in-person screenings with online and TV distribution, and for serving as a major platform for environmental cinema that raises awareness about climate, biodiversity, sustainability, and broader social-environmental issues. Its program typically includes documentaries, fiction, shorts, and animation, making it a significant reference point in the environmental film festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 33 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at CaixaForum
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1993
Venue
CaixaForum
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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