Animafest Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Student International Film Festival (STIFF)
Rijeka, Croatia · Est. 2013 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Rijeka, Croatia
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 13 years of verifiable history
Overview
STIFF (Student International Film Festival) is Rijeka’s first international film festival devoted entirely to student and debut films, making it a key platform for emerging filmmakers in Croatia and beyond. Founded by Filmaktiv and the Student Cultural Center of the University of Rijeka, it showcases short student work from around the world, including fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental films, and is valued in the festival circuit for promoting new voices and international collaboration.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2013
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3.8/ 5
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