About

Founded in 2003, IN THE PALACE International Film Festival is dedicated to short films and audiovisual arts. Originating as a competitive forum for student films, it is now a recognized platform for expression of both young and emerging artists and experienced professionals. 
IN THE PALACE is an Academy Awards®/OSCAR® qualifying qualifying festival in the categories of Best Fiction, Best Animation, Best Documentary, and Best National Film. IN THE PALACE is a member the Short Film Conference.
IN THE PALACE annually launches the last weekend of June and offers a range of events, activities, and programs for both - local and international film industry and audience:
•    International and national, professional and student competitive programs of fiction, documentary, animation andexperimental films
•    ON FOCUS film programs & screenings
•    Q & A sessions
•   FILMER FORGE industry program: panels, industry meetings, pitching training and sessions, an interdisciplinary conference and a range of opportunities for formal and informal networking
•   THE SHORT FILM: GENRE SUI GENERIS – annual science conference on she short film genre since 2018
•    Video library
•    Film events and initiatives for general audience
•    Parties
 
Aiming to provide an access to industry, trends and developments, and learning in the arts and culture through exhibition, training and interdisciplinary exchange, IN THE PALACE is a cultural meeting point of film industry, artists, students, civil sector, public institutions and the general public