KinEst Fest is the festival of Eastern and Central Europe films, organized by Dolina Miru association.
An opportunity to discover and enhance the masterpieces of an increasingly original and innovative cinematography, with a wide and fascinating overview that tells us about society and changes through the eyes of a generation of directors and authors, hybrid and open to cultural and stylistic contaminations.
For the 6° edition, fomr 1 to 10 October 2026, the films in competition were voted directly by the public and by a qualified jury.
The program includes a section of films in competition, as well as special events, live performances, retrospectives, workshops and masterclass.

Awards & Prizes

Audience Award
Best Film Jury Award
Press Award

Rules & Terms

Film productions from Central, Eastern, Balcanic and Baltic European countries are admitted to the selections, free of charge. Proposals must be submitted until May, 31, 2026.

For the selection of the films in competition, works of less than 70 minutes are not allowed. Films cannot be older than 2025. ONLY FEATURE FILM, NOT EXPERIMENTAL OR DOCUMENTARY.

ATTENTION, PLEASE! No fee is paid for the screenings at the festival.

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  • Kuba Ptaszyński

    Really great place to explore cinema you otherwise wouldn't get the chance to see! So thankful for showing My Love there! 💙💛

    October 2021
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  • Leila Ahang

    I am really appreciate your mazing festival for giving the film a chance to be seen and its message to be heard. I deeply hope that peace come back to middle east and the rest of the world, now more than ever, that Afghanistan is in the grip of Taliban.

    September 2021
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  • Dima Proykova

    We are very proud that our film No Perfect Memories took part in your film festival. Thank you so much!
    Dima and Sonia :) ;)

    September 2021
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  • Vasilis Kalemos

    Excellent festival with exceptional hospitality, really had a great time in Catania

    September 2021
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  • Marjan Gavrilovski

    exceptionally well organized, the team was very very polite and on top of things. Highly recomendet festival.

    September 2021
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