Examining the antecedents and outcomes of satisfaction in film festival context: Further evidence of validity of the eudaimonic feelings construct

Within festivals and events, film are among the fastest growing cultural events in world recognised as bringing environmental, sociocultural economic benefits to host tourism destinations including enhanced well-being. These an important marketing strategy for developing destination image attracting interest towards a destination. However, there limited studies on festival experience exploring antecedents of participants’ satisfaction. This study examines relationship between eudaimonic feelings, novelty, local culture, nostalgia, perceived quality, satisfaction, behavioural intentions. Data were gathered during last 3 days Penedo Film City Penedo, Northeast Brazil using questionnaire. A total 97 valid questionnaires collected from attendees. Findings show that only feelings quality predictors To best authors knowledge, this is first examine participants context positive psychology perspective providing further empirical support construct validity feelings. The findings contribute existing literature by identifying key (eudaimonic quality) outcomes (behavioural intentions) satisfaction with festival. One main managerial implications includes engaging co-creation processes promoting group discussions about specific movie appealing social relevant theme.