TIFF 2026 Announces Lineups for Official Competition and What’s Up, Doc? Sections
The 25th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), scheduled for June 12-21, 2026, in Cluj-Napoca, has revealed its competition lineups. Twenty-two films and documentaries by first- and second-time directors will vie for top prizes. Twelve feature films are selected for the Official Competition, competing for the Transilvania Trophy. This diverse selection includes titles from Hungary, the UK, Norway, Kazakhstan, France, Spain, Argentina, the Netherlands, Serbia, Chile, and Greece, ranging from psychological dramas to genre-blending thrillers. Additionally, ten works will compete in the What’s Up, Doc? section, dedicated to creative documentaries. This year's documentary entries span various formats, including animation and investigative journalism, with directors hailing from regions such as America, Morocco, Mexico, and Israel. Artistic Director Mihai Chirilov described the lineup as polarizing, mixing minimalism with psychedelic visuals. Curator Crăița Nanu highlighted that despite geographic diversity, the films universally explore themes of love, closeness, and truth. The festival continues its tradition of showcasing emerging cinematic talent from around the globe.
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TIFF 2026 Announces Lineups for Official Competition and What’s Up, Doc? Sections
The 25th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), scheduled for June 12-21, 2026, in Cluj-Napoca, has revealed its competition lineups. Twenty-two films and documentaries by first- and second-time directors will vie for top prizes. Twelve feature films are selected for the Official Competition, competing for the Transilvania Trophy. This diverse selection includes titles from Hungary, the UK, Norway, Kazakhstan, France, Spain, Argentina, the Netherlands, Serbia, Chile, and Greece, ranging from psychological dramas to genre-blending thrillers. Additionally, ten works will compete in the What’s Up, Doc? section, dedicated to creative documentaries. This year's documentary entries span various formats, including animation and investigative journalism, with directors hailing from regions such as America, Morocco, Mexico, and Israel. Artistic Director Mihai Chirilov described the lineup as polarizing, mixing minimalism with psychedelic visuals. Curator Crăița Nanu highlighted that despite geographic diversity, the films universally explore themes of love, closeness, and truth. The festival continues its tradition of showcasing emerging cinematic talent from around the globe.
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