sport film festival
Krasnogorsk, Russia
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
vgik international student film festival
Moscow, Russia · Est. 1961 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Moscow, Russia
87
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 65 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
- Verified trusted status
Overview
The VGIK International Student Film Festival is one of the oldest and most authoritative platforms for showcasing student cinema, having been established in 1961 by the All-Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow. It uniquely features academic, diploma, and course films from students of Russian and foreign film schools across fiction, documentary, animation, and multimedia genres, serving as a critical forum to identify and encourage emerging talents who will shape the future of world screen art.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+37 pts)
- 65 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Festival Details
Founded
1961
Venue
All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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