Sofia International Film Festival
Sofia, Bulgaria
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
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AGAINST THE FLOW International Film Festival
Sofia, Bulgaria · Est. 2018 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Sofia, Bulgaria
44
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
AGAINST THE FLOW International Film Festival is a Sofia-based festival that presents award-winning Bulgarian and international films and has received support from the Sofia Municipality and the Ministry of Culture.[1][2] It is notable for building a program around themes such as freedom, memory, identity, the environment, and art, and for pairing screenings with talks, lectures, workshops, and live events.[2] Its significance lies in its role as a culturally active platform for contemporary independent cinema in Bulgaria, with events held in central Sofia and, in earlier editions, in historic locations like Koprivshtitsa.[1][2]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2018
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
19
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