We are an independent international film festival based in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Our Categories:
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Experimental Short Film
Best Experimental Feature Film
Best Animation
Best Short Documentary Film
Best Feature Documentary Film
Best Music Video
Best Dance Video
Best Microfilm
Best Short Screenplay
Best Original Screenplay
Best Feature Screenplay
Best Television Screenplay
Best Script Unproduced
Best Feature Film Director
Best Short Film Director
Best Director Debut
Best Student Film
Best Producer
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Director of Photography
Best Editing
Best Composer
Best Costume
Best Visual Effects
Best Scenography
Best Drone Video
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Dark Comedy
Best Black&White Film
Best No-Dialogue Film
Best Romance
Best Fantasy
Best Sci-Fi
Best Action
Best Horror
Best LGBTQ+
Best Thriller
Best Historical Film
Best Inspirational Film
Best War Film
Best BLM Film
Best Mobile Film
Best Sport Film
Best Symbolic Film
Best ECO Film
Best Erotic Film
Best Web-Series
Best TV Pilot
Best Original Song
Best Poster
Best Trailer
Best Photography

Rules & Terms

1.Films can be of any genre and come from anywhere in the world as the festival is an international competition.
2. We can use trailer/teaser/film poster/stills for promotional purpose (but do not release, under any form or circumstances, the full film)
3. All Entries must be in English or with English subtitles
4. Entry fees are non-refundable
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  • Mohinder Pal Singh Sobti

    Thank you so much, it’s truly appreciated to be offices selection in your festival, thanks a lot and hope more of my works get featured in future. Regards

    November 2024
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  • Mark Hewitt

    It was a great honour to receive an Honorable Mention for my micro film, Excuses. Thanks to Stefania and the team at Sofia IFF for the encouragement and kind communication. So pleased to have my work screened in Bulgaria for the first time.

    March 2024
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  • Pau Albà

    Thank you so much! a pleasure that my work has been part of your program and show to your audiences.
    Best regards!

    January 2024
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  • Alessandro Salaorni

    We sincerely thank Sofia International Film Festival for selecting our documentary. Thank you again!

    January 2024
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  • Kate Ryan

    Thank you so much for including CLOWN THING in your great festival!

    December 2023
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