belgrade documentary and short film festival
Belgrade, Serbia
100
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
Harmless Film Festival
Novi Sad, Serbia · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Novi Sad, Serbia
32
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Harmless Film Festival is a new international festival in Novi Sad, Serbia, devoted to films about wars, conflicts, human rights, memory, and social change. Its first edition drew attention by opening with a Venice-awarded film and by presenting a competitive selection of short films from around the world, many as Serbian premieres, alongside a non-competition program focused on communities in crisis.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-20 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
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Legitimacy Score32/100
TierWarning
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