Tier 2 · FIAPF accredited
Kyiv, Ukraine
Last verified 3 July 2026
Over the course of half a century 'Molodist' developed from the local, purely professional review of student films of the newly opened Faculty of Cinematography at the Karpenko-Kary University to a major international event that discovers world-class directors. Nowadays the
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.
The main submission deadline for Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival is around 1 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival costs from EUR 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Yes. Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival takes place in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it holds FIAPF accreditation, an internationally recognised mark of a legitimate competitive festival; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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