Start of the 11th Burgas International Film Festival

Today, Burgas becomes the center of the seventh art with the official opening of the 11th edition of the Burgas International Film Festival (BIFF). The event is organized with the support of the Municipality of Burgas and the National Film Center, as part of the city's journey towards the title of "European Capital of Culture 2032".

"We could not imagine a city as a European Capital of Culture if it does not know how to develop as a cinema space," shared Deputy Mayor Diana Savateva.

Program and Highlights

The festival will offer the audience 7 Bulgarian and 7 foreign titles. Here is what is coming up:

  • Opening: This evening at 9:15 PM at the "Ohlyuva" (The Snail) stage with the documentary film "Snezhana and Franz" by director Svetoslav Draganov.
  • BLACK SEA Section: A special selection focusing on productions from the Black Sea region.
  • Locations: Screenings will be held at the NHK Cultural Center between July 20–25.
  • Access: Admission to all screenings is free.

This year, for the first time, a special award for the Bulgarian section will be presented by director Kiril Todorov – providing equipment for shooting a future film for the winner.