Cartagena International Film Festival
Cartagena, Colombia
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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X International University Short Film Festival - CINESTESIA FEST
Bogotá, Colombia · Est. 2016 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Bogotá, Colombia
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 10 years of verifiable history
Overview
The X International University Short Film Festival, known as CINESTESIA FEST, is an international university audiovisual festival founded in 2017 by Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores in Bogotá and Cartagena, Colombia. It is notable for promoting emerging student filmmakers from universities worldwide and for presenting short works across fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, and related formats, with annual awards recognizing international university talent.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
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Avg. rating
3.7/ 5
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