Fest Anča
Slovakia
65
Tier B
Festival dossier
Kosice International Film Festival
Košice, Slovakia · Est. 2019 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Košice, Slovakia
98
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Kino Úsmev Košice
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
The Košice International Film Festival is a live-screening festival in Košice, Slovakia that presents a small, highly selected lineup of films and screenplays from a very large submission pool. It is notable for its international competition, industry events such as masterclasses and networking, and its IMDb-qualifying status; the festival also aims to build a broader film platform through a planned VOD service featuring titles from other major qualifying festivals.[1][8]
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Kino Úsmev Košice
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2019
Venue
Kino Úsmev Košice
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.9/ 5
Reviews
526
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- Salvatore Klezmer RiggioMay 2023
Thank you for your consideration.
- Tobiasz WałkiewiczMay 2023
Thank You for the award for "Logged out". Big surprise and great pleasure.
- Chris Ross LeongMay 2023
Many thanks, KIFF staff, for taking a chance on an outsider! All of us at "LoveBeats" applaud you for your diligence, efficiency, kindness - and of course, your superb taste! LOL! Keep it up, and may your festival rise in greatness! Thanks again!
- Carlos TorresOct 2023
This festival is amazing! I'm greatful for the interview they did on my short film. Thank you Kosice!
- Carolina GarridoOct 2023
"We would like to express our most sincere gratitude to the Kosice International Film Festival for selecting our movie. This opportunity means a lot to us, and we are excited to be a part of this event."
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