Kimolos International Film Festival

Kimolos Island, Greece
Tier CUnder Review
47
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Emerging or unverified festival

The Kimolos International Film Festival (KIFF) is an annual summer festival on Kimolos Island in the Cyclades, Greece, known for outdoor screenings in an intimate island setting and for drawing strong audiences, with many screenings reported as sold out. It presents a curated mix of feature films, documentaries, and short films from Greece and around the world, often including premieres and films by both emerging and established filmmakers, which gives it growing significance within Greece’s festival circuit.

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 8 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE

Festival Details

Founded

2018

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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