The Copper Flower International Youth Film Festival
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The Copper Flower International Youth Film Festival is an annual youth-focused festival held in Verkhnyaya Pyshma, Russia, and founded in 2019. It is notable for showcasing films made by directors up to age 35 from Russia and around the world, with a program that includes both short and feature-length works across genres. The festival has grown into an international platform for emerging filmmakers and screens its competition program at multiple venues, with free public access to many events.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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Positive Signals
- FF_RATED
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