Bulgaria · Since 2006

Early Bird International Student Film Festival

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21^st · 2026Oct 31 - Nov 4

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FictionDocumentaryAnimationFree

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Acclaimed Actor and Cultural Producer Stephan A. Shtereff Joins the Early Bird Jury

Stephan A. Shtereff, a prominent actor and cultural producer in Sofia, has joined the Early Bird Jury, contributing his extensive experience in the performing arts.

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Early Bird 2026: Submissions Are Open

We are excited to announce that submissions for the 22nd Early Bird International Student Film Festival are now open!

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Renowned Production Designer Phil Peters Joins the Early Bird Jury

We’re honored to welcome Professor Phil Peters to the jury of the 21st Early Bird International Student Film Festival. Phil has over three decades of experience and has contributed to award-winning projects worldwide.

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Early Bird International Student Film Festival is the biggest Bulgarian forum dedicated to support the creation of student short films. For more than seventeen years the Festival is fully devoted to help young filmmakers to reach their audience.

Dates2026.10.31 - 11.04

PlaceBulgaria

SectionsFiction · Documentary · Animation · Free · Campuses/Workshops · Student

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