Sarajevo Film Festival
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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VIVA FILM FESTIVAL
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Est. 2018 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
45
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 8 years of verifiable history
Overview
VIVA FILM FESTIVAL is an annual international competitive festival based in Sarajevo, with screenings also held in multiple cities across Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is notable for its distinctive focus on documentary and short films centered on ecology, religion, tourism, and youth-made works, and for its stated mission of promoting inter-religious dialogue, environmental awareness, and ecotourism.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2018
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