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IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival
Bulgaria
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Founded in 2003, IN THE PALACE International Film Festival is dedicated to short films and audiovisual arts. Originating as a competitive forum for student films, it is now a recognized platform for expression of both young artists and experienced professionals. It is the only professional short film festival in Bulgaria.
IN THE PALACE is a Goya Awards qualifying festival, Student Academy Awards® qualifying festival, and an Academy Awards®/OSCAR® qualifying festival for shorts in the categories of Best Animation, Best Fiction, Best Documentary, and Best National Film. IN THE PALACE is a member of the Short Film Conference.
IN THE PALACE takes place last weekend of June to first weekend of July annually and presents:
IN THE PALACE offers a range of events, activities, and programs for both – local and international film industry and audience. IN THE PALACE is a cultural meeting point of film industry, artists, students, educational institutions, and the general public, that provides access to latest trends, developments, and learning in the arts and culture through screenings, training and interdisciplinary exchange.
27.06.2026 ⟶ 04.07.2026
COMPETITIONS:
SHORT FILM AWARDS:
Awarded films in categories of Best Fiction, Best Animation, Best Documentary Film and Best National Film are qualified for Academy Awards®.
All awarded directors receive IN THE PALACE trophies.
Admin Adress
53 Gen. Parensov Str.
1142 Sofia, BULGARIA
Event address
Palace of Culture – Pernik,
1 Krakra Pernishki sq.
2300 Pernik, BULGARIA
Entry fee: €20
(Festival Director)
Tsanko Vasilev is a director and producer. He is the founder and Festival director of IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival (Bulgaria).