tiff tirana international film festival
Tirana, Albania
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Balkan's Gate
Tirana, Albania · Est. 2017 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Tirana, Albania
45
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 9 years of verifiable history
Overview
Balkan's Gate in Tirana appears to be a newer Balkan-focused film festival platform centered on regional storytelling and cultural exchange, though the available results provide limited direct information under that exact name. The closest established Tirana festival in the results, Tirana International Film Festival, is notable as Albania’s first international film festival and one of the most important cinematic events in the Balkans, with a broad program spanning feature films, shorts, documentaries, animation, experimental work, and Balkan films.[3][6]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2017
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Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
7
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