About Us

Sofia DocuMental is the first international festival in Bulgaria for creative non-fiction film with a focus on human rights. Organised by the Balkan Documentary Center, the event is a platform for human rights debates, open to a wide range of Bulgarian and international audiences, that presents a selection of documentaries that aim to showcase the truth about the times we live in, in a visually appealing manner. Through screenings, special events and discussions between the filmmakers and the audience, the festival focuses on the most pressing social issues in society, making the subject matter accessible to a wide audience in order to increase the degree of social engagement.

SOFIA DOCUMENTAL 2026

he international documentary festival returns in 2026 for its 7th edition, celebrating human rights and the power of information. This year’s programme is united by the theme “Keep your eyes peeled”.

TEAM

Martichka Bozhilova, festival director

Georgi Bogdanov, executive director

Neda Milanova, industry director

Radina Vladimirova, programmer, partnerships manager

Anna Messechkova, festival coordinator

Kevork Vanlyan, technical supervisor

Nelly Rousseva, editing and administration

Mihail Ilievski, festival production

Nadezhda Moskovska, public relations

Ivana Valcheva, Rosen Tzakovski: agency Content Fest, social media