ZLÍN FILM FESTIVAL International Festival for Children and Youth
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The ZLÍN FILM FESTIVAL, also known as the International Festival for Children and Youth, is one of the world’s oldest and largest film festivals devoted to young audiences, founded in 1961 in Zlín, Czechia. It is notable for its large international program of roughly 300 films from around 50 countries and for its role as a major showcase for children’s and youth cinema in the global festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+32 pts)
- 66 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Congress Centre Zlín
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1960
Venue
Congress Centre Zlín
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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