Films

The tenth edition of the "Early Bird" international festival for student films starts in Sofia on November 6.

The festival will present to the audience 122 student films from 37 countries till November 11 in the Cinema House (Dom na kinoto) and the G8 cultural centre.

The international jury will distribute the prize of USD 4100 in ten categories.

Entry is free.

By Harry van Versendaal

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