cinedays festival of european film
Skopje, North Macedonia
97
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
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Poppy Film Festival
Skopje, North Macedonia · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Skopje, North Macedonia
29
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- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
The Poppy Film Festival in Skopje is presented as an international platform for emerging and underrepresented filmmakers, with a strong emphasis on youth voices, queer cinema, and niche themes. It showcases a wide range of work including narrative features and shorts, documentaries, student films, animation, experimental films, and other genre categories, and uses a monthly online format with an annual live event for winners. Its significance lies in its focus on inclusivity and on giving visibility to diverse new voices rather than functioning as a large traditional prestige festival.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-23 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
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