eurasia international film festival
Almaty, Kazakhstan
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
Festival dossier
Almaty Indie Film Festival
Almaty, Kazakhstan · Est. 2018 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Almaty, Kazakhstan
44
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The Almaty Indie Film Festival is an international, non-commercial festival in Almaty, Kazakhstan, founded in 2016 and centered on low-budget independent cinema. It is notable for its open-air summer screenings, original-language presentations with subtitles, and industry workshops on making and distributing independent films, giving it a visible place in the regional film-festival circuit as a platform for emerging and established filmmakers. It showcases independent films from around the world, with entries including documentaries, features, and animated films, and emphasizes creative, innovative work made on modest budgets.
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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
3.4/ 5
Reviews
12
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