Mar del Plata International Film Festival
Mar del Plata, Argentina
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
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Ufology and Paranormal Phenomena International Film Festival
Cipolletti, Argentina · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Cipolletti, Argentina
24
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- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Overview
The Ufology and Paranormal Phenomena International Film Festival (FICUFP) is a niche Argentine festival based in Cipolletti, Río Negro, devoted to films about UFOs, ufology, and paranormal phenomena. Founded in 2020, it is notable for creating a meeting place for filmmakers and audiences interested in anomalous themes and for screening a mix of fiction, documentaries, experimental works, and animation; it has also gained attention beyond Argentina through links with Roswell and other genre-oriented events.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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