Ekotopfilm
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Ekotopfilm is a long-running Bratislava-based festival devoted to sustainable development, environmental protection, and ecology. It is notable for being presented as the oldest environmental film festival in the world, founded in 1973, and for attracting a very large international submission pool while selecting a small competitive lineup of documentaries and educational films.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+32 pts)
- 53 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Zrkadlový háj, Pistoriho palác, Kino Film Europe
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1973
Venue
Zrkadlový háj, Pistoriho palác, Kino Film Europe
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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