K3 Film Festival

Villach, Austria
Tier CUnder Review
47
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The K3 Film Festival in Villach is a cross-border festival centered on the film cultures of Carinthia in Austria, Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Italy, and Slovenia. It is notable for presenting innovative, diverse cinema from these neighboring regions and for fostering exchange and cooperation across the Alpine-Adriatic film scene, with a program that includes feature films, short films, and sometimes documentaries and experimental work.[2][5][11][12]

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 18 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

2008

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
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