Animafest Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Seven Issues Film Festival
Croatia · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Croatia
24
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The Seven Issues Film Festival (7IFF) is an international film festival that showcases short films by young filmmakers (aged 18-30) addressing seven global issues: Discrimination, Environment, Health, Poverty, Violence, Women’s Rights, and Youth Empowerment. Launched in Karlovac, Croatia, in 2025, it is integrated with the International Youth Media Summit (IYMS) and aims to raise awareness and inspire action through film. The festival is notable for its focus on social impact and youth empowerment, selecting 28 finalists from thousands of submissions for its inaugural edition [iyms.org](https://iyms.org/1st-seven-issues-film-festival/).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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