SPLIT FILM FESTIVAL / INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF NEW FILM
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Split Film Festival, officially the International Festival of New Film, is an international festival in Split, Croatia, founded in 1996. It is notable for being the oldest international film and media festival in Croatia and for its strong focus on experimental, innovative, personal, radical, and subversive works outside the mainstream, including film, video, and new media. The festival is significant in the festival circuit for its carefully curated selection of international independent and avant-garde cinema, often featuring Croatian premieres and films that have screened at major festivals such as Rotterdam, Berlinale, and Cannes.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 30 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Kino Karaman
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1996
Venue
Kino Karaman
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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