the international short film festival kyrgyzstan the country of short films -
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
94
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
Kyrgyzstan - Land of short films
Бишкек, Kyrgyzstan · Est. 2012 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Бишкек, Kyrgyzstan
44
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
Kyrgyzstan – Land of Short Films is an annual international short film festival held in Bishkek and founded in 2011 by filmmaker and public figure Sadyk Sher-Niyaz. It is notable for promoting short cinema from Kyrgyzstan, the CIS, Baltic states, and Georgia, and for serving as a regional platform for cultural exchange, new collaborations, and the visibility of short-form filmmaking.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2012
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3.9/ 5
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