Transilvania International Film Festival
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
Festival dossier
Bistrita Romania International Film Festival
Bistrita, Romania · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Bistrita, Romania
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Bistrița Romania International Film Festival (BRIFF) is an independent festival in Bistrița, Romania, that presents films from around the world and positions itself as a platform for filmmakers to reach diverse audiences. It is notable for screening work in unconventional venues and for emphasizing short-form cinema with categories spanning documentary, thriller, horror, drama, comedy, sci-fi, experimental, animation, student, music video, and Romanian films. Its significance is mainly regional and emerging-international rather than a major A-list circuit event, but it offers visibility through competitive screenings, retrospectives, and a broad genre mix.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of 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
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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Legitimacy Score39/100
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