Balkan Cinfest 2026 — The third edition is coming!

🎬 Balkan Cinefest returns with its third edition in the historic city of Berat.

Balkan CineFest is dedicated to discovering ambitious films from the Balkans and beyond. Filmmakers are invited to submit their work in the following categories:

• Balkan Storyteller: Short Film
• Balkan Storyteller: Feature Film
• Balkan Storyteller: Documentary
• Balkan Storyteller: Video Art / Moving Image
• Balkan Storyteller: Student Film
• Berat Artscape

✨ Category Descriptions:

Balkan Storyteller
(Short Films, Feature Films, Documentaries, Video Art / Moving Image)
These categories welcome Balkan filmmakers whose thought-provoking imagery and captivating narratives stand as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Balkan spirit.

Berat Artscape
Open to creators from around the world, this category invites international filmmakers to express their artistic and cultural connection to the city of Berat.

Submit your film for the opportunity to be part of this cinematic gathering in one of Albania’s most iconic cities. ✨