belgrade documentary and short film festival
Belgrade, Serbia
100
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
International Film Directing Festival – LIFFE
Leskovac, Serbia · Est. 2011 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Leskovac, Serbia
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 15 years of verifiable history
Overview
The International Film Directing Festival – LIFFE is a film festival in Leskovac, Serbia, founded in 2008 to promote films and filmmakers from Serbia and the wider region. It is notable for its focus on film directing, its regional competition program, and its growing reputation as a prestigious event that reaches beyond local boundaries, with industry networking and conference activities that support cooperation and distribution.[1][3][13]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 15 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2011
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