St.Moritz Art Film Festival
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The St. Moritz Art Film Festival (SMAFF) is a young Swiss festival founded in 2020 and launched as a recurring platform for cinema and audiovisual culture in St. Moritz and the Engadin Valley. It is notable for its alpine setting, annual curatorial themes, and its focus on the intersection of arthouse cinema, video art, experimental work, and artist films, positioning it as a distinctive event in the international art-film circuit.[5][10][2]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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