In The Palace International Short Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
In The Palace is Bulgaria's largest and most prestigious short film festival, founded in 2003 and dedicated to films under 27 minutes across fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental genres. It is notable as the only professional short film festival in Bulgaria and an Oscar®, Student Academy Awards®, and Goya Awards qualifying event, serving as a key platform for both emerging directors and established professionals.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+67 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 23 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Palace of Culture
- Named jury members
- Press/industry coverage
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2003
Venue
Palace of Culture
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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