CPH:DOX
Copenhagen, Denmark
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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The Next Film Festival
Denmark · Est. 2014 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Denmark
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 12 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Next Film Festival (TNFF) is Denmark’s largest film festival for young filmmakers, centered on creators under 21 or 22 depending on the program description. It is notable for giving emerging talent a public platform through screenings, Q&As, workshops, awards, and networking, and for running as a youth section within Odense International Film Festival (OFF), one of Denmark’s major short-film events. TNFF showcases a broad mix of films, including fiction, documentary, animation, music videos, and experimental work, and it plays an important role in connecting young Danish and international filmmakers to the wider festival and industry network.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 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
2014
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3.8/ 5
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