International Film Festival for Mountains Bansko

About

The purpose of this festival is to encourage production of films for mountains, extreme sports, adventures and to contribute to their development by attracting people’s attention to mountains, mountaineering and extreme sports, outdoor activities, adventures the way of life enjoyed by mountain people and the preservation of mountain nature.

Awards

Categories and awards:

• Grand Prix
• Judge Special Award
• Award for Bulgarian Short Film for Mountains, Extreme Sports and Adventures (for Bulgarian filmmakers only)
• Municipality of Bansko Award for the film of special cultural values
• Prize of the Bansko Tourist’s Busyness Union for the film on alpine sport, exploration or adventure
• Award for complete realization in extreme conditions

Rules

• Each filmmaker can present up to four movies, made during the last two years (2021-2023) preceding the current festival.
• Digital files are preferable.

All fees for shipping and handling for this mailing are paid by the participants. The Festival Board invites one representative (film-maker, producer, protagonist…) of each production presented in the competition and will cover its expenses for 2 days. Traveling expenses are covered by the representatives themselves.

Selection Media Type: digital format

Audio language: original

Subtitles language: English

Premiere Requirements

No premiere requirement

Jury and Organizers

Natalie Petrova — Festival director.