The Sofia Film Festival, also known in short as the SIFF, is one of the most popular events in the city. The main aim of this international film festival in Sofia is to promote the local talents and offering a platform for viewing the international films. Taking the excellent creations in modern cinema of Bulgaria and the Balkan region to the world stage is another objective of the film festival of Sofia.
The Sofia Film Festival, officially known as the Sofia International Film Festival, invites entries of the directors from different countries of the world. The festival is a competition of international films. Several prizes are awarded to the winners in different sections. Some of the awards given away at the Sofia Film Festival in Bulgaria are:
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- Best Balkan Film
- Best Bulgarian Feature Film
- Special Mention
- Special Jury Award
- FIPRESCI Prize-Special Mention
- FIPRESCI Prize
- Award of the Association of Bulgarian Film and TV Cinematographers
- Sofia Municipality Award
- NISI MASA Award
- Audience Award
- Best Bulgarian Short Film
The Sofia Film Festival is held every year in the month of March. It is also the greatest film festival in the south eastern part of Europe. The international film festival in Sofia sets up a festive atmosphere in the city and is regarded as one of the most popular events in the Bulgarian cultural calendar.
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