Early Bird Student Film Festival

Early Bird Student Film Festival Early Bird International Student Film Festival is the biggest Bulgarian forum dedicated to support the creation of student short films.

It is the only festival fully devoted to help young filmmakers to reach their audience. Early Bird International Student Film Festival was created by the American foundation for Bulgaria in 2005. With its second edition it became international. Over 1400 films from more than 80 countries were screened during the festival editions. Main goal of the festival is not only to provide the audience an op

portunity to meet closely with art,of young filmmakers, but also to give a platform for the participating teachers and students to exchange experience and ideas. Apart from the international competition program the festival has special programs and additional screenings of new Bulgarian professional films and film selection from partnering festivals and organizations.

A heartfelt Thank you to everyone who joined us in person - for your thoughtful discussions, your energy and your presen...
08/11/2025

A heartfelt Thank you to everyone who joined us in person - for your thoughtful discussions, your energy and your presence.

07/11/2025
Networking at its best!
04/11/2025

Networking at its best!

Last night’s documentary directors discussion. No question was left unanswered.
03/11/2025

Last night’s documentary directors discussion. No question was left unanswered.

“Dear You, The Next Station is Tokyo 1987 — and if The Rock Tensions in The Elevator turn you into Beast and Flames, you...
03/11/2025

“Dear You, The Next Station is Tokyo 1987 — and if The Rock Tensions in The Elevator turn you into Beast and Flames, you’ve entered OMBR without a Tech Check”.

To understand what it all means, join us for the Animation block of films at Cultural Center G8.”
https://earlybirdfest.org/program-2025/page.html

03/11/2025

The documentary HAVRA STREET by Mehmet Yıldız from Dokuz Eylül University in Turkey follows the traces of a fading heritage, exploring Izmir’s cultural and spiritual past through the daily lives of the city’s Jewish community and its religious leaders.
https://earlybirdfest.org/10/havra-street/product.html

Screening Today at 16:00 I Cultural Center G8

02/11/2025
Highlights from the Opening ceremony last night. All starts with a smile!Photographer Lalenaphotography
02/11/2025

Highlights from the Opening ceremony last night. All starts with a smile!
Photographer Lalenaphotography

01/11/2025

Meet Albert Nakov from New Bulgarian University, who is the director of THE ABYSS. His deeply personal film blurs the line between memory and reality, inviting us to confront the quiet terrors that shape who we are.
https://earlybirdfest.org/10/the-abyss/product.html
Screening: November 4, 2025 | 10:00 | Cultural Center G8

01/11/2025

Meet the young Bulgarian animation and music video director Aleksa Trayanova whose graduation film FLAMES pulls you into the hypnotic rhythm of everyday life. Through a striking visual loop, Aleksa explores the suffocating routine of a white-collar worker who seeks escape in weekend excess—only to find himself trapped in the same burning cycle once again.
https://earlybirdfest.org/10/flames/product.html

Screenings on November 03, 2025 I 14:30 I Cultural Center G8

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