Vilnius queer festival "Kreivės"
Vilnius, Lithuania
65
Tier B
Festival dossier
Vilnius International Film Festival
Vilnius, Lithuania · Est. 1995 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Vilnius, Lithuania
100
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.
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 31 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Forum Cinemas Vingis
Overview
The Vilnius International Film Festival (VIFF), known locally as Kino Pavasaris, is Lithuania's largest and most anticipated annual cinematic event, held every March since 1995. It showcases approximately 170 high-quality independent and arthouse films from around the world, with a strong emphasis on European debuts, masters, and Baltic cinema, attracting nearly 100,000 attendees annually. As a premier festival in Central and Eastern Europe, it holds significant cultural importance by promoting international independent cinema while highlighting Lithuanian and regional works.
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+94 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 31 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Forum Cinemas Vingis
- Named jury members
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (16 refs, 4 languages)
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (8 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
1995
Venue
Forum Cinemas Vingis
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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