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EMAIL: cinematic.efilmfestival@gmail.com
Our Film Festival has been formed by teachers, students, film directors, musicians, and writers from the very love and passion for filmmaking.
The festival is held in one of the most beautiful places in Eastern Europe, known as "Bania", place located in the South of Transylvania.
The region is known through the well-known national theatre ''Marin Sorescu'', which has got many awards internationally throughout the years.
It encourages the artistic vision of everyone who is passionate about film, without restrictions or borders. The Festival is desired to be the bond between cultures, nations, and people.

Awards & Prizes

- Best Short Film
- Best Feature Film
- Best Screenplay
- Best Animation
- Best Documentary
- Best Director
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Original Score
- Best Student Filmmaker
- Best VFX
- Best Sound Design
- Best Sound Editing
- Best Costume Design
- Best Production Design
- Best Makeup
- Best Movie Poster

Rules & Terms

Every single submitter must have every right for every single thing that they have in the film.
The Winners / Honorable Mentions will receive winner certificates.
Also, every film that is in a foreign language must have English subtitles.

The organizers have the right to not decide a winner in a certain category in case none of the films in that category meet all the jury criteria.

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  • What Do You Want

    Thank you to the Cinematic European Film Festival for selecting 79 Tombstones in the Best Documentary category. We truly appreciate being part of a platform that celebrates European storytelling and independent cinema. It’s an honor to be included in your program, and we’re grateful for your support.

    April 2026
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  • Trix StarT

    🔥Killer fest! 🎬 Huge thanks supporting the vision of TrixStarT - 'demi-devil, semi-saint filmmaking monster'. 😈✨ 🤘🩸🏆 https://www.youtube.com/@TrixStarT

    March 2026
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  • Giuseppe Ivan David Di Giorgio

    Thank you for giving me the honorable mention as director.

    March 2026
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  • Jairo Quintana

    Thank you for the opportunity to screen my short film at this wonderful festival, regards from Chiapas, Mexico.

    March 2026
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  • Zoran Ignjatović

    I am honored to be part of the Cinematic European Film Festival with my film "Out in the open"!!! Thank you for supporting art !!!

    March 2026
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