Transilvania Film Festival Founder, Industry Head on Growing the International-Facing Program While Staying True to Its Romanian Roots

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When Tudor Giurgiu founded the Transilvania International Film Festival 25 years ago, he envisioned more than a Romanian cinema showcase. The festival has since grown into a major international event, balancing its mission to promote Romanian filmmaking with an expanding global program. Now, as the festival navigates rapid growth, its leadership faces the challenge of maintaining its distinctive identity rooted in Romanian culture while appealing to an increasingly international audience of filmmakers, industry figures, and cinephiles.