"Kinovacation" brings together new Bulgarian cinema in Burgas

Three days, full of cinema, meetings and conversations about contemporary Bulgarian cinema, await viewers of the fifth edition of the "Kinovacation" festival. It will be held from June 20 to 22, 2026 at the House of the Petrochemist in Burgas.

The festival continues its mission to introduce the audience to new Bulgarian films and their authors, creating a space for a lively dialogue between filmmakers and viewers. This year's program includes feature-length and short feature films, animation and documentary films - a selection that presents the diversity and energy of contemporary Bulgarian cinematography.

"Kinovacation" will open on June 20 with the film "Wild Strawberries" by director Tatyana Pandurska. On the first day of the festival, viewers will be able to see a special program of animated and short films, followed by discussions with some of the authors and teams.

Among the highlights of the festival program are the documentaries "The Unequal Soul" by Sofia Stoycheva and "Zlatyu's Dog" by Petar Valchanov and Kristina Grozeva, as well as the international co-production "Eternity Package" by Magdalena Ilieva. After the screening of the film, the audience will have the opportunity to meet and talk with actor Kitodar Todorov.

On June 22, the festival will present films by the finalists of the Stoyan Kambarev Foundation competition, as well as the documentary "We Are All Children" by Svetla Tsotsorkova and Svetoslav Ovcharov.

The finale of "Kinovacation" 2026 will be set with the screening of "Birthday" - the new film by Ivaylo Penchev, starring Meglena Karalambova, who will present the film to the Burgas audience.

Over the years, "Kinovacance" has established itself as an important cultural event for Burgas. The festival creates a community around Bulgarian cinema and becomes a space for meetings, conversations and shared experiences. It gives viewers the opportunity to get up close and personal with contemporary Bulgarian cinema and the people behind it.

The festival is financed by the Culture Fund of the Municipality of Burgas.

Admission to all screenings and events is free.