Lebu International Film Festival
Lebu, Chile
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Valparaiso Amateur Film Festival
Valparaiso, Chile · Est. 2022 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Valparaiso, Chile
42
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 4 years of history
Overview
The Valparaiso Amateur Film Festival is a young festival in Valparaíso, Chile, dedicated to promoting amateur film production from around the world. It is notable for giving self-taught filmmakers and low-budget creators a platform to screen short films, documentaries, and other works, alongside events meant to connect participants and support independent filmmaking. Its significance lies in providing early-career and nonprofessional filmmakers international visibility within the broader film-festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
9
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