Bulgarian Cinema Conquers Paris: Autumn Festival Focuses on Co-Productions and New Online Opportunities for Bulgarian Audiences

Paris Welcomes Bulgarian Cinema with Open Arms

As autumn brings golden sunlight over Paris, the city becomes the stage for an exceptional cultural event — a Bulgarian cinema festival dedicated to international co-productions and the latest achievements in national filmmaking. This event goes beyond the usual festival framework, becoming a bridge between Bulgaria and the European audience.

Co-Productions: The Key to New Screens

The festival is the result of targeted efforts to promote Bulgarian cinema abroad — a trend that has brought our productions to prestigious forums such as Cannes, Berlin, and Sarajevo. Co-productions between Bulgarian and French teams are on the rise, with titles such as:

• “Yugo Florida” — a bold visual interpretation with an international team;
• “9-Month Contract” — a socially engaged production with broad recognition.

These films showcase a spirit of innovation and national character, successfully integrated into the European cultural context.

Online Streaming – The New Gateway to Bulgarian Cinema

For the first time in the festival’s history, part of the program will be available online via the Gledam.bg platform. This innovation allows Bulgarian audiences to:

• watch premieres, documentaries, and short films in real time;
• participate in online discussions with directors and screenwriters;
• rate and comment on films through the interactive platform.

Gledam.bg has already established itself as the digital home of Bulgarian cinema, offering easy access to classics and contemporary titles with Bulgarian and English subtitles.

The Effects of International Cooperation

The festival not only reflects the creative rise of our national film industry but also emphasizes the importance of international partnerships. Organizers expect:

• increased international interest in Bulgarian projects;
• investment in technical infrastructure and training for young professionals;
• development of new audiences through online accessibility.

Pride and Inspiration for Bulgarian Audiences

For viewers in Bulgaria, the festival is more than an on-screen event — it is a chance to be proud of the talent of local creators, to support culture from their own screens, and to recognize the role of Bulgarian cinema in the European context.

Conclusion

This autumn, we look to Paris not just as a cultural capital, but as a starting point for a new generation of Bulgarian films — accessible, emotional, and connected with the audience in a new, digital, and interactive way.

Our cinema knows no borders — only new screens.