cinedays festival of european film
Skopje, North Macedonia
97
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
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Galichnik Film Festival
Skopje, North Macedonia · Est. 2018 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Skopje, North Macedonia
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 8 years of verifiable history
Overview
Galichnik Film Festival is a small open-air festival held in the mountain village of Galichnik, near Skopje, and is known for its distinctive setting in a historic amphitheater at high altitude. It focuses on short films—especially short fiction, documentary, and animation—and has gained significance as a platform for emerging filmmakers from North Macedonia, the region, and beyond, while also screening films that have circulated at major international festivals.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2018
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
5
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