9-19.03.2006.

Sofia International Film Festival (Sofia IFF) is aimed to promote significant and innovative works in the contemporary world cinema for local audience and regional (Bulgarian and Balkan) cinema to international audience, as well as to encourage the cooperation between local and international filmmakers. The 10th Sofia IFF will be held from 9 to 19 March 2006 in Sofia (main programme) with additional week (20-26 March) in Sofia and in Bourgas.
Sofia IFF is organized by Art Fest Ltd. in association with RFF International. The festival is member of the European Coordination of Film Festivals. Official partners of the festival include among others: National Palace of Culture, Sofia Municipality, MEDIA Programme of the EU, Ministry of Culture, Bulgarian National Film Centre, Boyana Film Studio, Foreign Cultural Institutes and Embassies in Bulgaria.

The programme of the 10th Sofia IFF includes the following sections:
- Official programme (international competition and special screenings)
- Bulgarian feature films
- Balkan films showcase
- European screen
- World screen
- Bulgarian shorts
- Documentary programme
- Retrospectives and tributes
- Special events

Sofia IFF will award the following prizes:
- Stella Artois Grand Prix for Best film in the International Competition (goes to the director and producer of the film)
- Special Award of the International Jury (goes to the director of the film)
- Short Film Award for Best Bulgarian short film (goes to the director of the film)
- No Man’s Land Award for Best Balkan film in the festival programme (goes to the director of the film)
- Kodak Award for Best Bulgarian feature film (goes to the director and the cinematographer of the film)
- Audience Award (goes to the Bulgarian distribution company of the film)
- FIPRESCI Award (goes to the director of the film)

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