cinedays festival of european film
Skopje, North Macedonia
97
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
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By The River Film Festival
Veles, North Macedonia · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Veles, North Macedonia
39
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
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Overview
By The River Film Festival is an intimate annual festival in Veles, North Macedonia, set along the Vardar River and centered on cinema, community, and cultural exchange. It is notable for presenting bold independent work and for programming a broad mix of narrative films, documentaries, avant-garde, and experimental titles, alongside screenings, workshops, panels, and networking events that help position it as a regional meeting point for filmmakers and audiences.[1]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2023
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
31
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