31st International Festival of Local Television Golden Beggar
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The 31st International Festival of Local Television Golden Beggar in Košice, Slovakia is a long-running and internationally recognized festival for local television and audiovisual production. It is notable as one of the biggest and oldest festivals of its kind in Europe, combining competition, workshops, and lectures, and since 2009 it has been open to all filmmakers rather than only local TV broadcasters.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 31 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Kasárne Kulturpark
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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No red flags found
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Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1995
Venue
Kasárne Kulturpark
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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