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Prizren, Kosovo
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Tier AScreenings
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UPward International Student Film Festival
Prishtinë, Kosovo · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Prishtinë, Kosovo
37
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
UPward International Student Film Festival is a student film festival held in Prishtinë, Kosovo, and organized by the Faculty of Arts at the University of Prishtina. It is notable for bringing together emerging filmmakers, film students, professors, and industry professionals from many countries, positioning Prishtina as a meeting point for international student cinema. The festival showcases short films, documentaries, animation, and experimental works made by students or early-career directors, with a strong emphasis on networking, screenings, and professional exchange.
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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
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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