international film festival for children and young people
Yerevan, Armenia
94
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
International Women's Film Festival KIN
Yerevan, Armenia · Est. 2004 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CTrusted
Yerevan, Armenia
57
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- 22 years of verifiable history
Overview
The International Women’s Film Festival KIN is an annual festival in Yerevan, Armenia, founded in 2004 and dedicated to films made by women. It is notable for centering women’s creativity and gender equality, and for programming shorts, documentaries, and animation that address issues such as violence, discrimination, and women’s rights. The festival is a significant regional platform for women filmmakers, bringing together works from multiple countries and helping connect Armenian cinema with the wider international festival circuit.[1][5][8]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+25 pts)
- 22 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2004
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
10
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