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OPEN CALL for VideoMotion 2025 

----Deadline: 10.10.2025----

For the 12th edition of 180° – Laboratory for Innovative Art in 2025, we are thrilled to present our renowned Silent Short Film Contest.

This year’s captivating theme is PARAD-ISO, inviting all festival participants and contest entrants to explore and interpret the word through their own unique lens.

More Info here!

We are looking for a Technical Director (f/m/d)

180° – Laboratory for Innovative Art is seeking a Technical Director to join the team for the 12th edition of the festival (11-17.10.2025).

Each year, 180° brings together 15–20 international artists from diverse disciplines (music, theatre, visual/digital arts). They meet in Sofia for the first time, experiment, and create brand-new projects within within a week. Since 2014, 200+ artists from 30+ countries have taken part.

As Technical Director, .you will align artistic vision with technical implementation, working closely with the artists and our small, flexible, highly motivated team.

Main responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate the festival’s technical setup and timelines
  • Collaborate with the artistic team, partner organizations, and technical staff
  • Manage technical logistics for venues, equipment, and events
  • Be present and hands-on during the implementation in October 2025

What you should bring

  • Technical experience in stage lighting and/or sound
  • Experience in technical coordination
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Good working knowledge of English and Bulgarian
  • А driving licence is a nice-to-have
  • Time commitment: Flexible engagement 15 Sept – 20 Oct 2025, with the main workload 6 – 20 Oct 2025.

What we offer

  • Paid position – The fee will be negotiated with the selected candidate, based on the scope of work and time commitment.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with international artists
  • A dynamic and horizontal working environment
  • To become part of a creative, passionate, and experienced team


We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.

How to apply: Send us a CV and a short motivation to artistic@180-degrees.org

OPEN CALL CriticLab° – Deadline: 22.09.2025

—-Deadline: 22.09.2025—-

CriticLab°, part of the 180° Community Lab° Program, is a platform for dialogue and critical writing, focusing on the independent art scene in Sofia. Selected participants will have the opportunity to attend a wide range of cultural events, engage with international artists and professionals, and receive mentorship to strengthen their skills in critical thinking, discussion, and writing.

More Info here!

180° CIRCLE – ISSUE 7


As we wrap up an unforgettable for us year, we’re excited to share the latest issue of our online magazine, 180° Circle. In this edition, participants of CriticLab—Ivasha, Maria, Biliana, Mihail, and Kaloyan—present their analyses and impressions of several key events from the autumn season.

🎉 Thank you for being part of 180° this year. Here’s to 2025—a year of new inspiration, exciting collaborations, and bold artistic adventures!

👉 Read it here: https://180-degrees.org/180-circle-issue-7/

CriticLab is funded by the Culture Programme of the Sofia Municipality.

OPEN CALL for VideoMotion 2024 

----Deadline: 27.09.2024----

With the eleventh edition of 180° – laboratory for innovative art in the year 2024, we are thrilled to announce our renowned silent short film contest. This year, the captivating topic is “tacet”. All festival participants and contest entrants are invited to explore their own understanding of this word.

More Info here!

OPEN CALL for art students based in Germany and Bulgaria

—-Deadline: 25.08.2024—-

Are you ready for a week of pure artistic innovation and collaboration? The 180° Festival, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Bulgaria, the Italian Cultural Institute Bulgaria, and KoreoProject (Italy), invites passionate students like you to join our exclusive Student Lab – a key part of our vibrant 180° Community Lab program.

More Info here!

New Festival Dates

Dear 180° community, we’ve got a slight change of plans. Due to turbulent magnetic storms, Mercury Retrograde, and some (un)expected chaos in the past few months, we’re rescheduling the 11th edition of 180° – Laboratory for Innovative Art Festival.

New Dates: 04 – 11 October 2024

In preparation for the upcoming 11th edition, we wish you a happy summer and promise you an exciting festival’s new chapter.

Hang onto your hats and keep your eyes peeled for more infos to come soon.

European Award 2023 Audience Choice is open for Voting!

🎉 We are proud to share that 180° – Laboratory for innovative art is a finalist at the European Award 2023 by Art Explora, having been selected from over two hundred European initiatives. 🎊
Our project, 180° Community Lab, is not just competing for the Jury’s accolade but also for the Audience Choice Award – and your support is crucial. 🙌

Please take a moment to vote for us:
1. 💻 Visit the Art Explora Audience Award page: https://lnkd.in/eFDVFh2F
2. 🔍 Find ‘180° Community Lab’ in the list of nominees.
3. 📥 Cast your vote by November 17th.
By voting for us, you’re advocating for cultural innovation and celebrating artistic endeavors that have a lasting impact. 🙏

✨ About 180° Community Lab:
180° Community Lab is an innovative educational project that offers a series of interactive labs, workshops and discussion forums aimed at engaging students and young professionals in the process of creative development. Our mission is to open doors to new knowledge and skills, encourage international networking and facilitate access to art for a wider range of people. We aim for the project to contribute to the lasting enrichment of Sofia’s cultural life and to become a source of diverse opportunities for artistic development, through monthly initiatives throughout the year.

Thank you for your support – it means the world to us. 🙏

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