Kosice International Film Festival
Košice, Slovakia
100
Tier AScreenings
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Bratislava International Film Awards
Bratislava, Slovakia · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Bratislava, Slovakia
20
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
Overview
The Bratislava International Film Festival is one of Slovakia’s most important film events and is held annually in Bratislava, typically closing the local festival season each November. It is notable for spotlighting emerging filmmakers, especially through competition sections for first and second fiction features, documentary features, and short films, while also presenting retrospectives and non-competitive programs. It has a recognized place in the European festival circuit as a venue for discovering new talent and showcasing award-winning work.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+9 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-39 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.2/ 5
Reviews
65
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