Molodist – Kyiv International Film Festival
Kyiv, Ukraine
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
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Max Sir International Film Festival
Ukraine · Est. 2022 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Ukraine
41
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The Max Sir International Film Festival is an international Ukraine-based festival founded in 2023 by Chilean artist Max Sir and Ukrainian filmmaker Yevheniia Kolesnykova. It is notable for its art-focused profile, bringing together cinema with painting, music, and theater, and for its growing international reach as a platform for creative and artistic storytelling. The festival is held annually in Ukraine and has been presented as part of celebrations around Ukrainian film culture.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+9 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 2 verified pro signals
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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.3/ 5
Reviews
105
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