Kosice International Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
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 Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Kino Úsmev Košice
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2019
Venue
Kino Úsmev Košice
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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