Kosice International Film Festival
Košice, Slovakia
100
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
Heart Of Europe International Season Film Festival (HEI)
Kosice, Slovakia · Est. 2022 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Kosice, Slovakia
44
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 4 years of history
Overview
The Heart of Europe International Season Film Festival (HEI) in Košice is a seasonal independent festival that presents films from around the world. It is notable for screening and honoring short films, documentaries, animations, music videos, and other genres, while also building a small international platform for filmmakers and audiences in eastern Slovakia.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+9 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.4/ 5
Reviews
75
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