international film festival for children and young people
Yerevan, Armenia
94
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
Fresco International Film Festival
Yerevan, Armenia · Est. 2015 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Yerevan, Armenia
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 11 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Fresco International Film Festival in Yerevan is an annual Armenian festival devoted to modern art and spiritual films, with screenings and discussions that promote love, solidarity, humanitarian values, and cultural dialogue. It is notable for its inclusive, socially oriented program that features fiction, documentary, animation, and short films addressing peace, tolerance, violence, discrimination, ecological harm, and family values, and it has become a recognized event on Armenia’s cultural calendar with international participation. [1][2][3][9]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2015
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3.2/ 5
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