IN THE PALACE is open for sumbissions for its 10th edition during the months of June and July.
IN THE PALACE is an International festival dedicated to short films under 45 minutes in length. It is held annually in the late June in the Black Sea town of Balchik. Established in 2003, the festival had grown from a competitive forum for student films into the largest and most prestigious short film festival in Bulgaria and the region.
114 short films originating from 39 countries, selected out of nearly 4000 titles, competed in the last edition of the festival in 2011. 10% of them had their world premiere in Balchik.
The Festival aims to present the contemporary film art in Bulgaria, Europe and the World, contributing to its development and creating a favorable environment and platform for young filmmakers and established professionals.