Blagoevgrad Short Film Festival
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The Blagoevgrad Short Film Festival (BSFF) is a new Bulgarian festival dedicated to short films, with a distinctive emphasis on works made using artificial intelligence. It is notable for being the first festival in Bulgaria to create a separate AI-film category, and it positions itself as a platform for emerging and established filmmakers through screenings, workshops, masterclasses, and discussions.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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