Bulgaria · Since 2006

Early Bird International Student Film Festival

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21^th · 202610月31日 - 11月4日

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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 multifaceted actor and cultural producer, has been influential in the performing arts for over two decades. He co-founded the Antistatic International Festival for Contemporary Dance and Performance and currently hosts a morning show on Bulgarian National Television.

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Early Bird 2026: Submissions Are Open

Submissions for the 22nd Early Bird International Student Film Festival are now open, inviting student filmmakers from around the world to participate.

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Renowned Production Designer Phil Peters Joins the Early Bird Jury

Phil Peters, a distinguished production designer and professor, joins the jury for the 21st Early Bird International Student Film Festival.

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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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