Golden Rhyton (Златен ритон)

Golden Rhyton

Златен ритон

Also known as: Zlaten Riton, Golden Rhyton – Bulgarian Documentary and Animation Film Festival, Bulgarian Documentary and Animated Film Festival, Фестивал на българското документално и анимационно кино „Златен ритон“
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Golden Rhyton presents Bulgarian documentary and animated cinema in Plovdiv, with separate competitive programmes for the two forms. Its selection also includes international co-productions with Bulgarian creative participation. The National Film Center organises the festival with Plovdiv Municipality, the Ministry of Culture and professional partners. Alongside the competitions, the Open Horizons programme presents films outside the main selection, while additional events include thematic screenings, retrospectives and professional presentations.

The festival awards Golden Rhytons for documentary and animated films, together with prizes recognising direction, writing, music and other creative work. The 30th edition dates are 22–28 January 2027, with screenings at LUCKY Cinema House in Plovdiv. Its call covers films produced after the previous edition in 2025, with entries selected for the festival programmes.

Country

Bulgaria

Focus

Animation, Documentary

Categories

Animation, Documentary, Feature, Short

Dates

22 January 2027 — 28 January 2027

Awards and prizes

Official jury awards include the Golden Rhyton for best documentary film and best animated film, Plovdiv Municipality prizes and special jury prizes in both categories. Additional awards recognise screenplay, direction, music and debut work in documentary and animation, cinematography in documentary, and production design in animation. The jury can also award honorary diplomas. Film critics and professional organisations may present additional prizes.

Festival rules

The festival presents Bulgarian documentary and animated films, including international co-productions with Bulgarian creative participation. It has separate documentary and animation competitions. The published statutes exclude films already screened at an earlier edition and films involving members of the jury. For the 2027 edition, the official call covers films produced after the previous edition in 2025; all applicants undergo selection. Producers submit through the official film entry form, which requests production details, a screening link, stills, a director photograph and a signed producer declaration. Films must have English subtitles. Consult the current call and submission form for delivery requirements and deadlines.

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