Record-breaking interest:
A total of 74 submissions have been received for the festival, including 30 animated and 44 documentary films – proof of the vibrant and diverse pulse of Bulgarian cinema today.

Screenings will take place at the festival’s familiar home – Lucky Cinema House, while the Conference Hall of the City Gallery of Fine Arts – Plovdiv “2019” will host the traditional press conferences, discussions, and book presentations.

Jury 2025:
This year, the selected films will be evaluated by a jury consisting of:
Tonislav Hristov, Yuri Dachev, Galina Lardeva, Galina Zhekova, and Ivan Popov – The Rabbit.

Awards:
In addition to the festival’s traditional distinctions, the Filmautor Association will present two special awards for young authors up to 35 years old – one in the documentary category and one in animation.

The public can expect the full selection and festival program very soon.

Golden Rhyton Festival
17–22 December 2025
Plovdiv – Lucky Cinema House and partner locations

More information will be available soon on the festival’s official channels.