Sofia International Film Festival
Sofia, Bulgaria
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
Festival dossier
Sofia International Film Festival for Children and Youth
Sofia, Bulgaria · Est. 2022 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BUnder Review
Sofia, Bulgaria
75
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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- Trust status under active review
- 4 years of history
- Physical screenings at Vidin Theatre and multiple Sofia cinemas
Overview
Annual festival dedicated to films for children and youth, featuring physical screenings in theaters across Sofia and Vidin. Focuses on family-friendly international shorts and features with 12 categories.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+25 pts)
- 4 years of history
- Physical screenings at Vidin Theatre and multiple Sofia cinemas
- 2 verified pro signals
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2022
Venue
Vidin Theatre and multiple Sofia cinemas
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.0/ 5
Reviews
34
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