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Tirana European Youth Film Festival

TIRANA, Albania · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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TIRANA, Albania
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  • 1 documented risk signal
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Overview

The Tirana European Youth Film Festival (TEYFF) is a non-profit festival in Tirana that was created to bring European cinema that is rarely distributed in Albania to local audiences. It is notable for championing emerging filmmakers and debut or second features, making it a platform for fresh European voices and cultural exchange in Albania’s film scene.[1][2][4]

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+5 pts)

  • 3 years of history

Red Flags (-18 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • Trust status under active review

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Risk Flags

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Festival Details

Founded

2023

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Legitimacy Score37/100
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FilmFreeway3.8★ · 1

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