Galichnik Film Festival

Skopje, North Macedonia
Tier CUnder Review
47
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

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 15, 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

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE

Festival Details

Founded

2018

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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