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\n\tCoinciding with the 20th anniversary of the Berkshire International Film Festival<\/a> (BIFF) the Delegation of the European Union to the United States has selected BIFF as the inaugural U.S. festival partner for its newly launched Transatlantic Rising Stars Project. The initiative is \u201cdesigned to deepen cultural connections and spark creative collaboration between the EU and the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tOn Tuesday, it opened its first call for EU film directors to apply for the 2026 edition. The 20th festival of BIFF will run May 28 to May 31, 2026 in the Berkshires in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

\n\tDuring BIFF\u2019s 20th anniversary celebration, the selected directors will participate in the festival\u2019s Filmmaker Summit and present their work in a dedicated European Filmmakers Showcase.<\/p>\n

\n\tFunded by the European Union, the Transatlantic Rising Stars Project, supports artists in film, visual arts, and music through immersive, on-the-ground experiences in the United States. Beginning in 2026, selected EU filmmakers will embark on a fully funded two-week exploration of the American film landscape between mid-May and early June.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cAs we celebrate our 20th anniversary, BIFF is stepping confidently into its next chapter. Our partnership with the Transatlantic Rising Stars Project not only elevates emerging voices, but it also reinforces the Berkshires as a vibrant crossroads for global storytelling. We\u2019re honored to help open new doors for creative talent while marking a milestone year for the festival.\u201d said Kelley Vickery, founder and artistic director at BIFF.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThis program is a landmark moment \u2014 the first time the EU has created a program designed to bring European artists to the U.S.,\u201d EU Ambassador to the U.S. Jovita Neliup\u0161ien\u0117 said. \u201cAmerican and European artists will be working side by side, creating new pieces that connect with local communities \u2014 all the way from Alaska to Massachusetts. I hope this program will create lasting friendships and networks that not only boost the artists\u2019 careers but also help Americans and Europeans understand each other better.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tApplications to apply are open from December 2, 2025, to January 16, 2026. The application portal is available on the EU Delegation to the United States website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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