Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
Athens, Greece
78
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Greece International Film Festival
Athens, Greece · Est. 2021 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Athens, Greece
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 5 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema "Iris" (Cinema Sector - ΠΟΦΠΑ)
- Wikipedia-verified (1 refs, 1 languages)
Overview
The Greece International Film Festival in Athens is a newer film event that screens short and feature films from around the world in venues such as Cine Alimos and central Athens cinemas. It is notable for bringing together an international mix of fiction, documentaries, animation, and music videos, giving it a broad showcase profile within Athens’ festival scene.
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+53 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema "Iris" (Cinema Sector - ΠΟΦΠΑ)
- Wikipedia-verified (1 refs, 1 languages)
- 5 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (5 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
2021
Venue
Cinema "Iris" (Cinema Sector - ΠΟΦΠΑ)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.6/ 5
Reviews
140
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