Animafest Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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FUSE - Film Under Severe Experiment
Karlovac, Croatia · Est. 2017 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Karlovac, Croatia
45
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 9 years of verifiable history
Overview
FUSE – Film Under Severe Experiment is an international film festival in Karlovac, Croatia, organized by Kinoklub Karlovac. It is notable for championing young filmmakers and students, especially those making experimental and hybrid short films that push beyond conventional genre boundaries, and it has become a recognized platform for non-commercial, innovative work in Croatia’s film festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2017
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Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
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