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Krakow; Poznan; Gdansk; Zamosc; Katowice; Lodz; Olsztyn; Szczecin; Radom; Lublin; Krasnik, Poland
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
new horizons international film festival
Wroclaw, Poland · Est. 2001 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Wroclaw, Poland
100
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.
- FIAPF Accredited (44 festivals worldwide)
- 25 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at New Horizons Cinema
Overview
The BNP Paribas New Horizons International Film Festival is Poland's largest event dedicated to artistic, experimental, and independent cinema, held annually in Wrocław since 2006. It is notable for showcasing bold, uncompromising auteur films that push cinematic boundaries, featuring an international competition, retrospectives, and a strong interdisciplinary component blending cinema with visual arts and music. Recognized as one of the most important film events in Central and Eastern Europe, the festival attracts record attendance of over 169,000 viewers and serves as a key platform for discovering new voices and presenting daring debuts from global festivals like Cannes and Berlinale.
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+93 pts)
- FIAPF Accredited (44 festivals worldwide)
- 25 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at New Horizons Cinema
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (18 refs, 10 languages)
- 5 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (7 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
- INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY
Festival Details
Founded
2001
Venue
New Horizons Cinema
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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