ALTER-NATIVE International Short Film Festival
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ALTER-NATIVE International Short Film Festival is an annual short film festival held in Târgu Mureș, Romania, and is widely regarded as one of the oldest and most important events of its kind in the country.[2][5][9] Founded in 1993, it began as a Hungarian film showcase and later expanded into an international festival that supports regional cinema, emerging talent, and non-commercial, alternative film culture.[1][2][8]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+20 pts)
- 25 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
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- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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