19th IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival

IN THE PALACE is an established international festival dedicated to short films and digital arts and also presents special competitive programs for feature films and film series.

The festival aims to present and promote contemporary film art form from Bulgaria, Europe, and the rest of the world. IN THE PALACE is a Student Academy Award® qualifying festival, and an Academy Award®/Oscar® qualifying festival for shorts in the categories of Best Animation, Best Fiction and Best National Film (short film competition). IN THE PALACE is a member of the international network of festivals and institutions serving the short film sector – the Short Film Conference.

19th IN THE PALACE will be held on 02 – 09 April 2022.

The program will consist of the following main components:

• International and national, professional and student competitive programs in 4 genres - fiction, documentary, animation, experimental - for short and feature films and series

• ON FOCUS programmes and EFA and Oscar® nominated/awarded films

• Q & A sessions

• FILMER FORGE: educational program, industry market, industry meetings and a film pitching session

• Video library

• Film events and initiatives for general audience

Traditionally, IN THE PALACE takes place over one week and offers a wide range of events, activities, and programs for both - local and international film industry and audience. IN THE PALACE is a cultural meeting point of film industry, artists, students, educational institutions, and the general public, that provides access to the latest trends, developments, and learning in the arts and culture through screenings, training and interdisciplinary exchange.