AEI Film Festival

Nicosia, Cyprus
Tier CUnder Review
47
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Emerging or unverified festival

The AEI Film Festival is Nicosia’s annual Archaeological, Ethnographic and Historical Documentary Film Festival, organized in Cyprus by the non-profit AEI Audiovisual Forum and supported by the Ministry of Culture. It is notable as the only film festival of its kind in Cyprus and is recognized as one of the leading archaeological and ethnographic documentary festivals in the Euro-Mediterranean region, with a competition section and an international profile. [1][2][7]

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 7 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE

Festival Details

Founded

2019

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
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