On April 21, the XIV International Short Film Festival will open in Bishkek, featuring works from the CIS countries, the Baltics, and Georgia. The organizers have already confirmed this news.
This year, the festival celebrates the 90th anniversary of Algimantas Vidugiris, an outstanding figure in cinema. More than 900 applications have been submitted by directors from various countries for the competition.
Throughout its existence, this film festival has become an important part of Bishkek's cultural life, transforming into a significant platform for experience exchange and collaboration. Professionals gather here to showcase their works, discuss current trends, and lay the groundwork for future projects.
The festival not only allows viewers to get acquainted with outstanding short films from the CIS, the Baltics, and Georgia but also actively supports the development of young talents, shaping audience culture and strengthening cultural ties between different countries.
The festival program includes two competitive categories: international and national. The screenings will feature fiction, documentary, animated, and experimental films.
The international competition includes 14 films from various countries, while the national program will showcase the 15 best short films by Kyrgyz authors.
The XIV International Short Film Festival invites everyone to become part of this vibrant event that unveils new names and expands the horizons of contemporary cinema.
